I just got a laptop for a steal on eBay (P3 1GHz/256MB/20GB/15 inch/CD burner). $288. The only problem is, the laptop won't accept AC power (I haven't received it yet, this is what the listing said). I'm wondering what I should look at as possible culprits. I've already done some research and it looks like I should check the DC jack (no brainer) and the DC-DC converter board. Anything else I should check? And anything in particular I should look for in what I already plan on checking? Thanks all for your help!
The battery is good. It can run the laptop. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Howard, what do you think would be a ballpark figure for repair cost? Do you think someone with some experience taking apart laptops could fix it themselves? TIA.
I used to do PC repair eons ago and I remember that laptops were a PITA. But yeah, should be doable. I also remember that the prices for the individual components were usually pretty extortionate.
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Of course, it might just be something you can fix your self, you never know, like the dc adapter becoming unattached to the motherboard, and all you have to do is re-attatch it. I would take a look inside before you bring it somewhere that will charge you just to look at it...or even if they dont
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