needing advice on repairing vs. dumping this laptop

HereSince1628

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:14 PM
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needing advice on repairing vs. dumping this laptop

The letter between the j and the l isn't functioning (it occurs several times in the name of my SO and her passwords and I will herein after refer to it as a lC, a somewhat challenging situation, particularly when trying to get to sites with that letter in their web-address.

Here is the question...do I buy a lCeyboard from a parts source and replace it or do I buy an entire new computer? This machine is about 2.5 years old, I loolCed and I can get a refurbished part for about $50.

I am sure some of you have opinions. Thanx

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Wapsie B

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:19 PM
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1. Sorry I don't have any advice.

But I've been wondering about finding a place to get parts for a laptop too so I could assemble one to my specs rather than pay an inflated price for a pre-assembled unit.

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HereSince1628

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:22 PM
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3. I found many sites via googling laptop parts.

Of course for me there was a manufacturer and model to help.

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purr

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:20 PM
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2. Depends..

What do you use it for? If its just surfing and basic stuff, then repair it. That's what I'd do.

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HereSince1628

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:24 PM
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4. 50-50 Surfing and word-processing

Under what circumstance wouldn't you fix it?

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sbj405

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:44 PM
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5. Can you use an external keyboard?

Do you require portability? If not, I'd use an external keyboard.

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HereSince1628

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:48 PM
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6. actually, no, she doesn't need portability.

can you suggest which port type I need to consider?

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sbj405

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Sat Dec-10-05 05:08 PM
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8. Depending on what ports are available

You could probably use a usb or serial keyboard.

I think whether to repair or replace depends on the condition of the rest of the laptop. How's the battery? Any other issues? Worst thing would be to spend $50 now and then have another issue soon after.

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lovelaureng

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Sat Dec-10-05 04:56 PM
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7. I would say repair it.

The price isn't too much. If the laptop is still meeting your computing needs, fix it. If you need more power, upgrade to something more.

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