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post #1 of 7
11/5/12 at 4:14am
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So basically one of my friends got their laptop stepped on . It's a dell inspiron 14R laptop. I swapped out the keyboard, replaced the wireless lan chip, the usb/audio sound I/O and the hard drive and reformatted and got the latest drivers. The issues is still occurring though.

Problem:
Audio works most of the time, but when the screen is titled back too far it stops working
The wireless lan does not work at all
one of the two usb ports is busted and keeps showing notifications of the computer not recognizing it.
The other usb stops working when too much pressure is applied.

I thought it was the USB I/O header, because it was cracked, but I also realized that the part where the motherboard connects to the I/O was also bent, the pins anyways. I replaced everything except the motherboard. Do you guys think it's the motherboard?
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post #2 of 7
11/5/12 at 4:17am
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So basically one of my friends got their laptop stepped on . It's a dell inspiron 14R laptop. I swapped out the keyboard, replaced the wireless lan chip, the usb/audio sound I/O and the hard drive and reformatted and got the latest drivers. The issues is still occurring though.
Problem:
Audio works most of the time, but when the screen is titled back too far it stops working
The wireless lan does not work at all
one of the two usb ports is busted and keeps showing notifications of the computer not recognizing it.
The other usb stops working when too much pressure is applied.
I thought it was the USB I/O header, because it was cracked, but I also realized that the part where the motherboard connects to the I/O was also bent, the pins anyways. I replaced everything except the motherboard. Do you guys think it's the motherboard?

Bold issue is the connector from the motherboard to the speakers.. Probably the wiring.
I'd say the USB ports not working are a motherboard related issue.. You could try baking it as a last resort. But I know finding a replacement motherboard could work out to be expensive and that might not even be your problem.. It's probably better to just replace the entire laptop. redface.gif
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post #3 of 7
11/5/12 at 4:26am
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I can find the motherboard for about 90$, but is it worth it to fix it?
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post #4 of 7
11/5/12 at 4:30am
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I can find the motherboard for about 90$, but is it worth it to fix it?

Oh well that's alright then.. Well it depends on how physically damaged it is and what the processor etc is. If it's something older like an AMD Athlon then I'd almost be tempted to say no. If it's a newer i3 or something I'd say it's worth it if you can get it working. It might not be the motherboard though but I'm almost certain that it will be.
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post #5 of 7
11/5/12 at 4:57am
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It's a newer I3.

gdfg.png
^ was cracked/chipped

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^ was best/cracked as well.

I replaced everything in the computer except the motherboard, the off and on working of the Usb/Audio/Wifi imo means that the I/O I replaced is functioning, but the Motherboard is the one that is inconsistent.

Is it normal for people to have trouble with laptops, I have built plenty of computers and messed with laptops, but this is just a nightmare.
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post #6 of 7
11/5/12 at 10:00pm
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It's a newer I3.
gdfg.png
^ was cracked/chipped
dented.png
^ was best/cracked as well.
I replaced everything in the computer except the motherboard, the off and on working of the Usb/Audio/Wifi imo means that the I/O I replaced is functioning, but the Motherboard is the one that is inconsistent.
Is it normal for people to have trouble with laptops, I have built plenty of computers and messed with laptops, but this is just a nightmare.

You've replaced every component with the laptop... Hmmm
That is amazing.. and I really think you should just replace the motherboard if it's only $90. rolleyes.gif
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post #7 of 7
11/12/12 at 6:00pm
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I can find the motherboard for about 90$, but is it worth it to fix it?
It should be worth it if your friend takes better care of their laptop and not leave it on the floor like it's their dirty laundry.
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