i need a computer fixer
02-15-2008, 01:27 PM
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i need a computer fixer my laptop is messed up the back port were i connect the chrger is loose and it doesnt wanna charge any one khow were i can fix this or khow some one im inthe lynwood south gate are
02-15-2008, 01:36 PM
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Brand and model?
I would get a visual on the inside first. It should go something like this: Remove all power (battery, plug), I'd say ground yourself to it but if your not playing around on the inside, you should be fine, just don't go touching anything. Close, put upside down, remove the bottom (a series of machine screws, just don't go yanking of the back, it should lift off easy). Some are held in by tiny machine screws, some are held in by a plastic base/bracket. If the base/bracket is broken, try a little superglue (very little), hold it in place with some tape till it dries.
I would get a visual on the inside first. It should go something like this: Remove all power (battery, plug), I'd say ground yourself to it but if your not playing around on the inside, you should be fine, just don't go touching anything. Close, put upside down, remove the bottom (a series of machine screws, just don't go yanking of the back, it should lift off easy). Some are held in by tiny machine screws, some are held in by a plastic base/bracket. If the base/bracket is broken, try a little superglue (very little), hold it in place with some tape till it dries.
02-15-2008, 01:49 PM
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What make/model is it?
It probably wouldn't be worth it for you. I'm sure you'll do fine checking it out yourself. Your main concern is with static electricity. You'll need those little machine screwdrivers (oops, precision screwdrivers looks like the real name). Check and see where it's loose, if its the plastic casing, then see if you can glue it. It it's after that part, going to the power supply, you'll need someone to glue/solder it depending on where the problem is.
It probably wouldn't be worth it for you. I'm sure you'll do fine checking it out yourself. Your main concern is with static electricity. You'll need those little machine screwdrivers (oops, precision screwdrivers looks like the real name). Check and see where it's loose, if its the plastic casing, then see if you can glue it. It it's after that part, going to the power supply, you'll need someone to glue/solder it depending on where the problem is.
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02-15-2008, 04:07 PM
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02-15-2008, 05:41 PM
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Funny story. I was making some extra cash on the weekends 5 or so yrs. ago and got this job to "work on a few computers". It was through a computer geek friend of mine who is just absolutely brilliant when it comes to computers.
We arrived and found that they wanted us to piggyback some PS2s together. They fired someone else working on it but their prep work was ****, so it was only going to be the busy work that needed to get done.
Well, we're not working fast enough and the client is breathing down my neck. He said "You work slow, I needed this done yesterday" in his accent. I said "Well, you hired me today". "I'm gonna help you out, I saw you do it, its easy". I said "just be careful and don't shock it" I go through the whole warning speach. He piggybacks about 9 in a row (I was doing them in sets of 5) in between answering his cell phone, eating lunch, dinner. So you have a cell phone, touching styrofoam, and walking around this place, all things that just increase the chance for static discharge.
Guess who was out 9 PS2s?
We arrived and found that they wanted us to piggyback some PS2s together. They fired someone else working on it but their prep work was ****, so it was only going to be the busy work that needed to get done.
Well, we're not working fast enough and the client is breathing down my neck. He said "You work slow, I needed this done yesterday" in his accent. I said "Well, you hired me today". "I'm gonna help you out, I saw you do it, its easy". I said "just be careful and don't shock it" I go through the whole warning speach. He piggybacks about 9 in a row (I was doing them in sets of 5) in between answering his cell phone, eating lunch, dinner. So you have a cell phone, touching styrofoam, and walking around this place, all things that just increase the chance for static discharge.
Guess who was out 9 PS2s?
02-15-2008, 05:53 PM
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No, its not that risky if you take precaution. Opening it up you won't have any probs, just remove all sources of power (battery, plug, and anything else plugged into it). If you do that you may find its an easy fix and you won't need the part.
I don't mind, but Eddielb may be closer to you (if LB stands for Long Beach). The only hold-up would be the part. Its called a DC power jack.
I don't mind, but Eddielb may be closer to you (if LB stands for Long Beach). The only hold-up would be the part. Its called a DC power jack.
02-15-2008, 06:05 PM
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If you need help i can open it up and you sauder it lol I work in IT (computers) but i can't sauder for **** lol tried it on some speakers and yeah didn't go so well lol