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Chipset question? - oboi - Mar 28, 2015
So recently the chipset on my laptop broke, so brought it to a computer repair shop because i know i don't have the tools or the knowledge to fix that problem. They gave me 2 solutions
1) replace the motherboard for 200$ with a 100% chance of it getting fixed
2) try to fix the chipset for 100$ with a 60% of it getting fixed.
What would you guys recommend i do?
The laptop that broke: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ABE3JFS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks in advance for the help
* - Krew - Mar 28, 2015
Or buy the mobo for $82 and replace it yourself? :D
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Motherboard-For-HP-ENVY-DV7-DV7-7234NR-DV7-7238NR-DV7-7333CL-dv7-7223cl-dv7/32272535262.html
* - oboi - Mar 28, 2015
(Mar 28, 2015 12:17 PM)Krew Wrote: Or buy the mobo for $82 and replace it yourself? :DThat would be cost efficient but like i said i have no knowledge of replacing laptop motherboards and if i mess it up i am down 130$
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Motherboard-For-HP-ENVY-DV7-DV7-7234NR-DV7-7238NR-DV7-7333CL-dv7-7223cl-dv7/32272535262.html
* - ciocan - Mar 28, 2015
(Mar 28, 2015 12:37 PM)oboi Wrote: That would be cost efficient but like i said i have no knowledge of replacing laptop motherboards and if i mess it up i am down 130$
Is not so hard to replace mb from a laptop. The complicate part is to put it back an no screw will remain extra.
See on youtube if is a tutorial for your model on how to change the mb.
* - AMC. - Mar 28, 2015
I would go with replacing the chipset, As you did say it is the chipset that is broke and not the Mobo.
* - archangel.dmitry - Mar 28, 2015
I don't think people realize how hard it is to solder a modern chipset. Also, there is no guarantee that solder will last a long time. Get an used motherboard off Ebay from a seller with high positive rating. Replace yourself, or hire somebody to do for you.
* - k4r7hy.kb - Mar 28, 2015
just replace the mb,it not that hard look up youtube for a Disassembly video for you laptop.