Laptop repair help needed

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My laptop no longer accepts AC power (HP Pavilion ze4500 AMD1.3ghz 256md 30gb WinXP). The Battery needs to be replaced but will still hold a short charge. The computer will run on battery power, but not on AC.
According to the repair shop, the machine needs a new motherboard because the board mounted female AC jack is broken. The tech was kind enough to show me the jack and it is broken.
Estimate for the board and installation is $800 - and for another $40 I can buy a brand new laptop that they shop just happens to have on clearance special...
I asked about just haveing the AC jack replaced. The shop will not/does not do that- they don't solder anything.
Does anyone have any recommendations for the next course of action ? Are there other computer oriented forums to post this request in ?
Thanks !
Ross

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Topic - Laptop repair help needed - Ross 16:38:42 10/13/05 (5)

Re: Laptop repair help needed - Spun1 19:39:18 10/13/05 (0)

Re: Laptop repair help needed - Jacques 23:47:23 10/13/05 (0)

Connector - cyclone 04:39:18 10/14/05 (0)

Thanks everyone ! - Ross 05:35:47 10/14/05 (0)

Re: Laptop repair help needed - STUART 06:53:57 10/14/05 (0)

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