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9. Seems that Sony Vaio power jack isn't soldered to the motherboard.

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Fri May 10, 2013, 09:09 PM

May 2013

Watch this video. It may take some time. If you aren't mechanically inclined I wouldn't try it but if you are so inclined it doesn't look too tough.

I just replaced the keyboard on my laptop. Took about 20 minutes.

If you decide to replace if yourself I could give you some very important pointers about how to organize the task.

The advice on seeking out a local school or computer club is a great idea.

Seems you don't have much to lose. A part that costs less than ten bucks and a little work could save you hundreds. I'd do this job for free for a Du'er.

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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