They do work. Tested on mothers laptop, we have the same type of laptop.
If I call tech support and they do a "direct connect" to the laptop will they be able to diagnose that? So I know exactly what part to buy so I can have it installed.
Not if the system won't boot into Windows, no. Just about any shop can replace a mainboard - before you go to that expense ($400-500), consider whether it's worth that. You might also consider seeking a shop that can do board-level soldering repairs to see if a jack replacement - cost about $150 - will solve the problem, rather than a complete mainboard replacement.
Outside of having a pro evaluate it with a multimeter/test equipment, there's no easy way to tell. However, if the system will operate except for the battery charger, there's a high probability it's just a damaged power jack, not a faulty mainboard.
A new motherboard would go ~$125 on eBay if you'd rather go that route. Sell your old motherboard while you are at it. You'd be surprised how much busted motherboards sell for (esp since only the jack seems to be broken)
You can buy the jack for about $30 from several vendors. Installing it requires de-soldering a multilayer PC board, and re-soldering the same - it's not for those without the experience and tools (this isn't a job for a hack with a handheld soldering iron) - a hack job will turn a $150 repair bill into a need for a replacement mainboard.
There are many shady vendors on EBay - I would go the repair route, rather than that one.
hockey4_mom
2 Intern
•
199 Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 14:00
ejn63
9 Legend
•
87.5K Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 14:00
ejn63
9 Legend
•
87.5K Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 14:00
ejn63
9 Legend
•
87.5K Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 15:00
Hydralisk00222
2 Intern
•
2.4K Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 15:00
hockey4_mom
2 Intern
•
199 Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 15:00
hockey4_mom
2 Intern
•
199 Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 19:00
ejn63
9 Legend
•
87.5K Posts
0
December 9th, 2007 20:00
There are many shady vendors on EBay - I would go the repair route, rather than that one.