[Solved] Dell XPS M1330 (laptop) motherboard short

I went to plug the AC adapter in my M1330 and it turned off, while the adapter's light turned off. I found out that motherboard shorted somewhere. Dell wants to charge $500 to replace it. I'm thinking of getting a new motherboard myself, but this seems like a common problem with M1330 motherboards. Many "experts" on eBay offer to fix this problem. I'm wondering if they just replace a part on the motherboard, and what that is, because if repairing it just means replacing an easily available part, I can do that. Does anyone know if I can do that?

I would limit yourself to about $100 for a repair or replacement board (used). Anything more and it's probably more cost effective to get a new laptop and transfer your hardrive files over to the new system.

Hi,

We at htttp://www.techno-mart.co.uk fix this problem all the time. The issue is with one or two of the power curcuit components blowing. It is difficult to diagnose the problem as we need to check all the diodes and mosfets. We normally charge £129 - no fix - no fee and about 90% of the boards are repaired.

Raj

My friend has the same problem with his M1530. There is a serparate miniboard with the AC jack. Anybody have luck replacing just this?

did you try another adapter first before you just buy new board.?
i know it's an issue with some of them but there's always issues with almost everything anyways.
just run to the nearest tech store and try one real fast and see.

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