Laptop Broke

  • sandbar
    Woodbury, MN
    Posts: 1029
    June 10, 2011 at 11:43 am #1272603

    Looking for someone in the East metro that can fix my laptop. I did some online research and it sounds like the motherboard is fried. I called Staples and I was told they would diagnose the problem for $69.00. I bring the laptop in and the guy pulls the battery out and tells me they need to send it out to get fixed for $360.00. They can’t fix it in house. He doesn’t have the “tools” to find out what’s wrong with it. I wanted to the guy. Any help is appreciated.

    TroyRozeske
    Burnsville MN
    Posts: 208
    June 10, 2011 at 11:46 am #972358

    What kind of laptop? Make/model? What made you determine that it is the motherboard that is fried? Might be able to help you out, just need some more info. PM if you want to.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 10, 2011 at 12:06 pm #972362

    Deano,
    Just buy a new one. Cheap right now. Tablets are the rage. Driving laptop prices down.

    Ingy
    Posts: 135
    June 10, 2011 at 1:51 pm #972402

    I’ve always had good experiences with Chipheads for compooter repair.

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    June 10, 2011 at 2:05 pm #972388

    Glad I do not have to pay metro prices.

    I had a mother board put in my desktop for a grand total of $59.00. That was everything. It was out of a salvaged unit but still works great.

    Got a fellow in town who fixes my issues as cheap as it gets.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    June 10, 2011 at 2:10 pm #972409

    Quote:

    Glad I do not have to pay metro prices.

    I had a mother board put in my desktop for a grand total of $59.00. That was everything. It was out of a salvaged unit but still works great.

    Got a fellow in town who fixes my issues as cheap as it gets.

    Hardware repair is a lot like getting a car / truck fixed. The trick is finding a good mechanic. Once you find that person anything can be fixed at a reasonable price, particularly if you’re willing to scavenge used parts. From experience I would recommend staying away from the retail chains that offer technical / repair support. While I’ve met a couple savvy individuals most weren’t well enough trained or experienced to go beyond basics. IF you can find a neighborhood repair shop (they’re everywhere) off of a good recommendation that’s where I’d start.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    June 10, 2011 at 4:08 pm #972452

    Laptops cost more to fix than do desktops. Harder to work on and change things out on. I think $69 to check it is ridiculous. I do some hardware work and live in St. Paul. I’d be happy to look at it for nothing if you want to bring it to me. Can’t guarantee I can fix it, but I’ll look and see if we can’t figure out what’s wrong and what it would cost to fix vs buy new.

    PM me if you’re interested.

    Pete Bauer
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2599
    June 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm #972462

    How old is the laptop?

    phigs
    Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 1046
    June 10, 2011 at 7:46 pm #972533

    what brand, model, and what is the model number on the sticker on the bottom?

    also, what errors are you having, which led you to believe the MB is bad in it?

    also, if you end up wanting to look at purchasing a laptop, let me know and i’ll find some deals for you. Might even have a line on some gently used, out of warranty corporate equipment.

    jbob
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 725
    June 10, 2011 at 10:20 pm #972569

    Contact Smartie computers at http://www.smartiecomputers.com 651-304-3073. They are in Hastings right after you cross the bridge. They have worked on my lap top and do great work and are not high priced.

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