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    W3V tear down details?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by gunpowder, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. gunpowder

    gunpowder Notebook Consultant

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    I dropped my W3V yesterday and now it won't charge. The female plug on the motherboard is apparently damaged. It cost over $500 with shipping for a new motherboard, etc. Coming up on 3 YRS old so not worth it.



    Any one seen online details on stripping this beast down. the area is behind the hindge so it looks like a complete disassemble to resolder or replace the plug.
     
    gunpowder, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    :D Check out my sig
     
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    D3X the robo know it all

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    AC adapter plug is not soldered onto the mainboard, so if the plug is damaged, it will be an easy replacement.

    Here is the link for the AC/DC Board from the Asus Estore. It's only $10.

    [​IMG]
     
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    gunpowder Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet!!! Thanks D3X! This laptop is owned by a non-profit so your efforts to post this info is much appreciated.

    Will let you know how it works out.
     
    gunpowder, Mar 5, 2008
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