I've had my laptop for about a year and a half. At the beginning of this school year the charger wasn't always recognized and the battery was "plugged in,not charging" Since then it's only gotten worse. I've done my research, I know it's the motherboard. Ive tried using different A/C adapters and batteries, nothing works. My warranty is most definitely expired, but my question is: is it worth it for me to pay the money to get the motherboard fixed, or should I just buy a new laptop all together?

I don't have the money to do either right now, but by the time laptops go on back to school sales, I should have enough saved to make my decision. Anyone out there who has replaced the motherboard and had the problem return? Thanks

TwistOfLemon, March 2010

Hi
The problem is probably due to a loose / broken solder joint between the dc socket (where the AC Adaptor plugs in) and the motherboard.

It's quite a common fault with laptops, which is easy to repair but can be difficult to physically get to and therefore quite time consuming = expensive labour costs.

A laptop repair shop would be able to give you a quote or you could maybe make a claim against your home contents insurance if you have accidental damage cover

Karl, March 2010