Where to get a laptop repaired?

Need to get an Acer laptop fixed. The DC power connector has sunk inside the case, which appears to be a frequent problem on this model. Any reccomendations on places that will pick up, repair and return?

Thx.

Why not DIY? Buy a torx screwdriver set and take it to bits!

Seriously, would a repair costing north of £50 be cost effective?

In reply to a post by git:

Need to get an Acer laptop fixed. The DC power connector has sunk inside the case, which appears to be a frequent problem on this model. Any reccomendations on places that will pick up, repair and return?

What model is this? You won't need a torx set and if you're lucky, it will be a solder free job as the DC jack on some models is connected via a flying lead and plug.
Service manuals for Acers are pretty much freely available.

hi post modle of the laptop

Agreed. Post up your model of laptop I've a load of Acer service manuals

In reply to a post by Deadbeat:

Service manuals for Acers are pretty much freely available.

That takes all the fun out of it

I changed a cracked display on an Acer with just a cross-head screwdriver and no manual... you just have to be careful to note which screw came from where, and check what rattles when you loosen it before removing it.

Thanks all. It's an extensa 5610. I already have the service manual, and the part number (although I'm not entirely confident this is accurate), and am quite prepared to do the job myself, however its not my laptop and im just laying out all the options for it's owner...

I don't have the documents to hand but from memory, this model will require the use of suitable de/soldering tools and a complete stripdown to repair it. If you're happy with that, suitable DC sockets are available on eBay etc.

A good tip is that when stripping down, take photographs of the various stages so that you''ll have a reference when rebuilding. Also, lay out the screws etc to match their positions on a piece of card or similar.

Well... happy is a relative term... I've already taken a few bits and pieces off to try and get a visual on the bit concerned, and to be fair the service manual is clear, concise and accurate so ut doesnt seem too difficult...

Would rather not desolder, or resolder for that matter however given the cost of repair is probably going to mean it iswritten off if the repair is unsuccessfull or unattempted theres notagreat dealtolose sorry tea inmykey board.... gottodisco nnect it... anytips??

Thanks again.

I understand the connector is just loose? How about some epoxy glue to hold it in place?

It's an easy job to repair yourself.

Usually, the plastic casing of the socket breaks and often leaves the electrical contacts intact so on the face of it, epoxy sounds like a good idea. However, the conductors themselves may be damaged and it's all too easy to permanently fix an electrically broken socket to a mobo. This will usually result in the motherboard having to be replaced.
With the right tools, the de/soldedring job is an easy procedure - It's the stripdown and consequent rebuild that usually presents the difficulty.

The usual cause of these sockets breaking is that the trailing power lead has been tripped over. this can be prevented by using a "laptray" such as the ones featured here (You'll find them cheaper in the poundstores) and by tucking the cable underneath the laptop and looping a foot. A while ago, there were plastic cable ties available which fitted into the Kensington lock socket but these now seem to have all but disappeared.