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kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 980
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 3:32 pm: |     |
We have a Compaq Presario R3000 that is having a powercord issue.
All the bulletin boards I have searched say that it is near impossible to fix unless you replace the motherboard.
Anyone know how much that might cost (and who would do it)?
Would labor and materials run $300 or closer to $700? |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1120
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 4:56 pm: | |
Labor should be cheap; you can swap a board in less than an hour. If you find a good replacement board... I think that's the tough one.
I know that Dell used all kinds of wacko configs on their systems... not sure about the Compaq. It should be easy enough to find out what board it used... decent motherboards are usually around $100, though they DO range somewhat.
When you say "power cord".... are you sure you need to swap the motherboard? What about swapping the power supply? |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 982
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 5:31 pm: | |
I have two Compaq Presarios so I have two powercords.
The one computer just won't charge when plugged-in and turned on. It will charge when it's turned off. It will only run off of AC power for a few minutes...then it flips back to whatever battery power remains.
There seems to be some "wiggle" in the plug but I think it's the opening on the laptop that is causing it. Even when I sit and forcibly hold the plug, the "charging" light on the front will just turn off.
I have switched power cords and battery packs and the "bad computer" still doesn't work.
Would Fry's Outpost have the motherboard? |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1121
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 5:37 pm: | |
OK, that's a weird one. I'll send you a private message and you can give me a call tomorrow... I didn't realize this was a laptop; those are genuine pains-in-the-••• to work on.
Just curious - if you take the battery completely out of the laptop, will it run on AC power? |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 983
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 6:35 pm: | |
Oooooh...I will try that now!
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monster
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 2110
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 8:18 pm: | |
The power jack on the Compaq Presario R3000 is a part of the motherboard, but instead of replacing the motherboard try the
"Lifesaver Combo (Motherboard replacement workaround)"
And it's on sale for $89.98
Quote:...The HP xc1000 All-in-One Media Cable features an AC power jack as one of its connections. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars for a new motherboard that will allow you to plug in your AC Adapter directly to your laptop, simply plug this cable into your Expansion Port 1 slot on your zd7000 zv5000 zx5000 R3000 series notebook and connect your AC Adapter to the xc1000 cable's power jack. Voila, your laptop has power again and didn't break the bank.
Not only is this an alternate solution for motherboard replacement, the xc1000 cable features an RCA Jack, USB 2.0 Port, S-Video Jack, S/PDIF, and Analog Audio Jack which makes connecting your audio and video devices a breeze. You may read more about the HP xc1000 All-in-One Media Cable below....
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Rastro
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Username: Rastro
Post Number: 2321
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 10:08 pm: | |
KMK, I have that exact same laptop, and had the exact same problem. In fact, I just got it back from CompUSA from ANOTHER power problem I ran into. This is a KNOWN problem with these laptops.
Last year I had to replace the motherboard on the laptop (it was under warranty). This time they replaced the power cable, battery, the piece that sits between the power connection and the battery. Again, under warranty.
I would have gone the route that Monster suggests had it not been under warrantee. Replacing the motherboard is a $900 PITA.
The connection is more solid, which is good. It just means you need to be more careful about disconnecting it, though. |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 986
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 8:58 am: | |
Monster! Rastro! Case!
So much great information right here in my own backyard.... (I feel like Dorothy.)
I got these in Texas at an Office Depot for $460 each...I am willing to put some money in but over $500 is crazy. Warranty is expired.
Monster - your solution is so elegant...it sounds like it might do the trick.
Thank You, thank you, thank you.
Case - I tried removing the battery pack an turning on the laptop while plugged into the wall.
I tried three times...maximum time the power light stayed on was 17sec.
I gotta go order something! |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1129
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 9:17 am: | |
That adapter sounds like a great idea... you got a really good price on the laptops, so kicking in a little extra money sounds quite reasonable.
Let us know what happens! |
Rastro
Citizen
Username: Rastro
Post Number: 2353
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 1:39 pm: | |
Ugh.. got the laptop back and AGAIN have power problems. I'm ready to throw this thing out the window. Now I know why kmk got such a good deal... |
kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1017
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 3:49 pm: | |
Rastro,
Ours is working like a dream...(sorry).
The only draw-back is that there is a kinda messy cable between the poswer cord and the laptop.
I went ahead and ordered the whole "Lifesaver Combo" and in hindsight I think you only need to buy the $22 cable and use your own existing power cord.
My kid is so happy to have it up and running again. It even charged fully the other night...unbelievable.
I am so thankful for this board! |
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