Dell 1520 Power Plug issue - power broken on the laptop end?

Hi,

Someone in my household managed to break the power of my 1520 laptop. I am guessing that they dropped it (I am not sure).

The back of the laptop (where the power plug goes) is supposed to have a black circle (with 5 small holes) within the plug however on my laptop its broken off & I can see the exposed coper wires.

What do I need to replace that? A new motherboard? A new bottom of the base of the notebook?

Thanks,
Rich

 

xps 1530.

 

It looks like the motherboard is broken (or the power is part of the mobo). How much is a replacement mobo?

 

if you verified motherboard cracked/broke, more than likely my joke is not a joke anymore. you're probably better off buying a new laptop because mobo replacements are expensive.

 

It's all fun and games until someone takes you seriously and it becomes even funnier.

 

always.

 

Your looking around 150 on ebay.

 

Hi RichTJ99,
I would suggest purchasing the motherboard through Dell, as you will have a warranty. If you purchase through ebay, or another third party provider, Dell will not be able to provide warranty.

Gabe

 

@Pukemon - If you didn't know the E1520 is actually a notebook manufactured by dell, just click on the 1520 link in his post

And I would suggest buying a new motherboard as Gabe said. Dell may be able to walk you through how to install it on the phone which will keep your warranty intact.

 

Pukemon knew that -- he was telling him that the solution was to buy an XPS M1530. It was a joke post. (That's the reason for the smiley and the later statement that he had been joking.)

 

I can bet dell will charge at least double what ebay would do.

Here is the manual. http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/vos1500/en/sm/sysboard.htm#wp1180315

 

This might be a long-shot, but if you're still under warranty and got the complete care warranty, you should be covered for an accident like that.

 

i know what the 1520 is. my posts were trying to hint at an upgrade because his motherboard replacement will probably cost $300 bucks minimum from dell and possible headache taking laptop apart and putting it back together and hoping you didn't screw up. the motherboard might cost upwards of $400, though, and that's why i joked about the 1530. it's an expensive decision, and most take the "buy new laptop" route.

 

Taking apart a laptop is not brain surgery. Heck, i provided a step by step printout with pictures and instructions. If you can follow simple instructions you can do it. Unless of course you are made of money and/or are terrified to pick up a screw driver....

 

Could you post pictures?
I find it hard to believe that the mobo is broken(note the jack is connected to the mobo, but it's not part of it)

For instance, you could always buy a replacement jack and install it(soldering may be required):



^ note that's for a 1501, don't know if it works on the 1520(a couple emails asking them wouldn't hurt).

Or you could take it to a local repair shop and ask them if they can fix it without replacing the mobo(this may be expensive just because of labor charges). Another option is to build a custom jack.

Last option - if the mobo is indeed broken - buy a new one on ebay.

 

i can do it. some people are terrified to pick up a screwdriver. jiffy lube, geek squad and fire dog and other places like these are good examples of people giving away money for a DIY job.