[kwlug-disc] anyone out there have some skill in laptop repair?

[Andrew Kohlsmith (lists)]

On December 7, 2008 06:30:46 am Robert P. J. Day wrote:
>   i have an aging dell inspiron 9200 whose DVI video port saw so much
> use recently (plugging and unplugging constantly) that i think it's
> finally starting to self-destruct (just the port, not the entire
> laptop).  anyone have some experience with perhaps repairing/replacing
> that sort of thing that wants to take a crack at it?  or perhaps
> testing that it's fine and the problem is elsewhere?

I can take a look if you like; it's likely just a broken solder joint.  Hit me 
up offlist and we'll get something arranged.

-A.