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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts) Wed May 8, 2013, 11:59 AM May 2013

Seeking opinions....dump a laptop or get it fixed? [View all]

I have a 3-4 year old Sony Vaio laptop. Paid about $800 for it.

For the last six months, the power keeps failing and I thought it was just the cord. But, found out that the jack inside is the problem and needs to be replaced. It has gotten to the point that you have to position it "just right" for the connection to be made and it gets really hot.

I researched a bit and to fix someone would have to buy the part (new jack) - no biggie....but the labor could be a couple hundred because you have to open it up and solder a new jack in.

Geez...hate to just dump the PC - it's really a good one...but is spending $200 plus parts worth it? (estimate I saw on line from other Vaio owners with the same problem) The pc will be totaled if you can't power it up.

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Seeking opinions....dump a laptop or get it fixed? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink May 2013 OP

Why not... ChromeFoundry May 2013 #1

wow thanks ! great option ideas ! Laura PourMeADrink May 2013 #2

The bulk of the work, Denzil_DC May 2013 #6

Or do the disassembly yourself, then bring the MB in sir pball May 2013 #16

For this laptop, that doesn't really apply, Denzil_DC May 2013 #17

I think this is a budget issue. dballance May 2013 #3

It might be worthwhile to try some electrically conductive glue Fumesucker May 2013 #4

Hmm discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #5

google the laptop and the part # CountAllVotes May 2013 #7

2 points to consider. Are you ready for Win8 and clone your Hard Drive before CK_John May 2013 #8

Sometimes but not always discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #11

Seems that Sony Vaio power jack isn't soldered to the motherboard. amerikat May 2013 #9

Good find! Denzil_DC May 2013 #10

Apparently this Sony has... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #13

Yes, it does, and yes it is! Denzil_DC May 2013 #14

I have similar habits discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #15

Wow thanks so much. Been camping and need to re-read all this and absorb it. nt Laura PourMeADrink May 2013 #18

holy cow..just watched it. yes, think I will try and do it. Looks like Laura PourMeADrink May 2013 #19

"when he finally gets to the part with the jack, he moves his hands out of the screen" Denzil_DC May 2013 #21

If you live in the Syracuse NY area the company whistler162 May 2013 #12

1604 miles, just looked it up. But thanks anyway - how cool to find local businesses Laura PourMeADrink May 2013 #20