I have an old Laptop that I need to have the power supply replaced. Can some of you tell me how much this would cost. The laptop is an IBM Thinkpad. I am just trying to see if it is worth fixing. Model number is 1171-71U. Thanks.
I have checked the cable and the battery and they are no problem. I know that it is the power supply and just wanted to know a basic quote to see if it is worth the time and money.
Thank you for helping. I work on computers and do some work on laptops but have no idea how to replace a power supply.
Sorry for the delay in a response. My shrink had me committed for answering PC questions for free. That was wasted money and time. :lol: :lol: The "power supply" is typically the term for your 110V converter. Are you meaning the "power board" or a "LCD power inverter board" inside the laptop? This model IBM has the main power circuitry on the motherboard and it can not be replaced? If you list the problem your having I can give you an idea of what extent the repair will run. Basically your going to pay $60 just to see whats wrong with it. Finding parts for something that old may be a problem, and the older the parts get, sometimes they get twice as expensive if there is a shortage of them. If it just won't power up and it won't charge the battery it may be the "ole" power plug broken off the motherboard problem. With the 110v converter "not" plugged in the wall, stick the jack into the laptop. "GENTLY" wiggle it. If you feel excessive play in the internal plug you've found the problem. It's common for older laptops. I fix those for $60, if the plug is reusable, if not, add the exact cost of a new plug ($5 to $25) If your feeling gutsy ... pulling a laptop apart is not wise for the unknowing, the first one you do is always a throw away ... here's your repair manual: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-4KZUYK I buy old laps for parts, it's not much for that old of a model though. PM me if you want to get it fixed.
Thanks for responding ddrdan. The laptop itself is not booting or it will for a second and then turn off. I have tried a new power cord and a new battery and these are not the problems. I know a little about laptops and I think that this problem would be too expensive for the user. Thank you for trying though.
Ken, That was meant as a joke. Seems I spend more time on the phone explaining their problem and the cost of repair when I should act like the Geek Squad and take it in and charge for the evaluation. Just not in me though. Terrible business concept, but I sleep at night content with my ethics.
