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    My laptop's power jack is loose/busted/not charging. Any recommendation for a repair shop? West end of the Denver metro or Evergreen would be best. Thanks.

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    Depending on whether you are gaming/video rendering or just surfing the net like most of us, I would pick this up: https://denver.craigslist.org/sys/d/...364741448.html

    Once you have that working for you, then you can pull your current laptop apart and see if it is worth fixing. I just bought new hinges ($6) for my Dell D830 and put a second SSD in it for extra storage. Still running Linux and I have never liked my laptop more than I do now.

    I am no help when it comes to recommendations on computer repair shops. They normally charge more than the computer is worth, IMO.
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    Depending on what it is, I may be able to help. I've done a lot of laptop and cell phone basic repairs (sceeens, power switches, hard drives, etc.). PM me if you get a chance, and I'll do a little research.
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    Ok, I've been watching videos and this repair seems fairly straightforward. And the part is <$8. I'm gonna go for it. Thanks guys!

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    I just repaired the power jack on a Dell and it was very easy.


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    I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hurley842002 View Post
    I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?
    Yep need to buy the ribbon cord and take it down and put it back together. Hit me up

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    Quote Originally Posted by hurley842002 View Post
    I still need to repair the cable going from computer to screen on my laptop, the computer is literally like new (albeit 2.5 years old), so I don't want to just scrap it. Anyone have experience doing this?
    Same with mine. More like a year and a half old. Kills me to have to take the damn thing apart, but I've been doing that since I was a little boy (much to my parents dismay LOL).

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    That's the term I was looking for, cord not cable lol.

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