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    anyone know how to fix/replace a broken ethernet on m17

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mr. Merb, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Mr. Merb

    Mr. Merb Notebook Enthusiast

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    cord got pulled from my m17 and dont want to ship out to fix if I can do this!!!!!
     
    Mr. Merb, Feb 21, 2009
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    if the port itself is broken, they might have to replace the mobo, which is definitely a factory job. if the casing is broken, they might have to replace the chassis, which is definitely a factory job.

    pick your poison.
     
    whizzo, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. Mystik

    Mystik Notebook Deity

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    well, if he just broke some of the pins that connect the socket to the mobo, I suppose he could butcher his laptop (and warranty) trying to self-solder them back into place...
     
    Mystik, Feb 21, 2009
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  4. bobnova

    bobnova Notebook Consultant

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    Send it off and hope you get it back before next year.
    If any part of the actual port is dead it's not fixable without murdering your warranty.
     
    bobnova, Feb 21, 2009
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  5. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    your gonna have to send it back in ....sad to say :(
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 22, 2009
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  6. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    yup that will have to go in
     
    zfactor, Feb 22, 2009
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    do not do it yourself it will void your warrantiy!! send it in!!!
     
    tayzor, Feb 22, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Any photos?

    The plastic ethernet plug is supposed to break first.
     
    flipfire, Feb 22, 2009
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  9. Mr. Merb

    Mr. Merb Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys for all the help but its going in for repair and its covered thank god
     
    Mr. Merb, Feb 28, 2009
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