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    How can I repair my headphone jack and usb port?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Acerus, Jul 13, 2012.

  1. Acerus

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    I'm using a Sager NP5160. The headphone socket has become loose, so the computer sometimes cannot detect that I have my headphones plugged in. At other times, only 1 side of the audio can be heard. My usb port on the right cannot transfer data anymore for some reason. Is it possible for me to dissasemble my Sager NP5160 and then replace those parts myself?

    (My local reseller, SGCubeHub, has closed shop and attempted to run away. Thus I can't send my laptop to Sager for repair, unless I pay crazy fees, in which case I rather get a usb->audio adapter.)
     
    Acerus, Jul 13, 2012
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    bumpidity bump
     
    Acerus, Jul 14, 2012
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    If I were you, and if my laptop in in warranty , and the reseller attempted to not honor it, I'd take them to court.
     
    evlmangesh, Jul 14, 2012
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    Yeah, that model is only like a year old right? And yes, you can disassemble it yourself OP, but I'm not sure what the procedure would be to repair those ports
     
    hizzaah, Jul 14, 2012
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    Hey, is this less than a year old from when it was purchased? And was it Sager branded also? If so give us a PM and we'll see what we can do for you.
     
    mythlogic, Jul 14, 2012
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    if i am not wrong he is currently staying in Singapore fyi mythlogic :p

    but i do not understand, how can a headphone socket come loose? arent they soldered onto the mb?
     
    xxpawnerzxx, Jul 14, 2012
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    Yep, I'm staying in Singapore, so it probably wouldn't be worth it for me to ship my laptop over to the US (In fact, another reseller, illegear from Malaysia is now authorized to handle warranty issues from SGCubeHub, but customers have to pay a 460SGD shipping fee first).

    Therefore, I'm hoping to find a dissasembly guide of sorts to fix it myself. Else I rather simply get a usb-to-3.5mm socket adapter.

    BTW, it's a waste of money to sue, as I might as well just spend that money on a new laptop. Especially since the reseller has closed shop.
     
    Acerus, Jul 15, 2012
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    I suspect so too. But still, I need a dissasembly guide so I can get to the ports.
     
    Acerus, Jul 15, 2012
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    Acerus, Jul 15, 2012
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    Acerus, Aug 4, 2012
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    bump help please. :D
     
    Acerus, Aug 6, 2012
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    Does anyone know? :) BUMP
     
    Acerus, Aug 7, 2012
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    bump again lol
     
    Acerus, Aug 9, 2012
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