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    Broken Usb Sockets on laptop

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by philp1974, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. philp1974

    philp1974 Newbie

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    i have a hi-garde notino c5515 laptop
    the usb sockets at the back have all been smashed in since this has happened my laptop is unable to power up, unfortunately out of the warranty period, so a repair through hi-grade is going to cost £200, can any body help in what i need and how easy to repair this would be, any help would be really appreciated thanks
    Barry
     
    philp1974, Aug 9, 2007
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    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    If USB did not work I could tell you as I have done but not powering up? Is your board toast? To much wrong to guess!
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 9, 2007
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    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    If you have a notebook with unprotected USB ports then a short on the 5V in the smashed connector might keep the notebook from booting. Clearing the debris might already solve this. But you won't know untill you try ;)
     
    Ice-Tea, Aug 9, 2007
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    philp1974 Newbie

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    cheers for the advice guys i'll give it a go tonight see what happens i'll keep you posted

    cheers once again
     
    philp1974, Aug 9, 2007
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    I tried clearing away some debris last night from the broken usb ports on the back of the laptop, had a few scary moments as i never taken a laptop apart before, put everything back where it should be and laptop now powering up which is great!!! I have ordered a 4xusb pcmcia card adapter to replace the usb slots that are broken so fingers crossed i'll be ok until i can afford the full repair.

    Thanks for your help baddogboxer and ice tea
     
    philp1974, Aug 10, 2007
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