MB Laptop

[sm100378]

Hey,

Okay, so I know what happened is my fault, but I would like to get this resolved. I have a Dell 5160 laptop. I dont want to get rid of it because it is blazing fast with performance. However, being that it is a laptop, I use it sometimes when I am lying in bed. The problem is that the cord that recharges the laptop via the back port ultimately connecting to the MB has "made it self loose", so that when I simply try to plug it in for a recharge, it wont unless I "strategically" angle the cord to hit the precise spot. Even then, it will need to be adjusted in order for me to have it fully recharged. I am out of warranty (by less than a year, ugh) and have contacted dell and they want $250 to replace the entire MB (which they say is the only option) because the recharge piece is soldiered onto the MB. I went to ebay and the MB for 5160 go for the same price.

Is there an easier way for me to get this serviced? I have electrical experience (somewhat) and just dont want to pay $250. Is there a place that sells the recharge part of the MB, which is all that I need, instead of a new MB? Any ideas/suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Trizoy]

Im not sure what the port looks like, but you can try to secure it in place (which works). You could do this with a bracket. Or you could try pulling the laptop apart (carefully) trying to repair it. You could also try a local computer store with a repair station, maybe they could help you repair the connection rather than replacing the laptop.