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    W2P replace firewire port

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by zeeth, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. zeeth

    zeeth Newbie

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    After 18 months of constant use, my W2P is still the most beautiful laptop I've ever seen; however...

    The firewire port has suffered bent pins & no longer functions. After the same problem on my previous A2, this time I've only used good quality cables and have been exceedingly careful with inserting the plug, but have still ended up with damage.

    Is it possible to replace the firewire socket? Or do I have to get ugly & use an express card 1394 adapter every time I need to download from my videocam? Is it just a couple of dozen little screws & 5 minutes with a sharp soldering iron, or is it full-on SMD neurosurgery after getting an engineering degree in nanotechnology?

    I have not been able to find a disassembly manual/tutorial for the W2 anywhere.
     
    zeeth, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    If you are an expert of laptop repair you may get another port and repace the one on board (assuming that the links are still live). If they shorted and are dead the only option is to use a firewire <-> express card adapter.

    Don't know if firewire <-> USB adapter exists though... That may be another option...
     
    ramgen, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Since the computer is quite old, you could email ASUS and ask for a disassembly manual. Maybe they will give it to you.

    (I have no idea how complicated the operation would be)
     
    E.B.E., Oct 22, 2008
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  4. flubber

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    I am in the same boat with my Aspire 5320. last night I went to fire up my external sound card via the firewire and it would not see the laptop. I can only assume it is the firewire cable (not likely) or the laptops firewire port. More likely, as I use it alot and have sometimes travelled with the jack still attached. But after 5 years it's like a timex watch. Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.
     
    flubber, Jul 27, 2009
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