Wesley Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Damn there's a limit on the title thread length. The title was meant to say, "Okaaaay, need some help with my girlfriend's laptop that I broke. That I might not fix and just buy a new one. Depending on the cost. Wow this thread title is long. Click on it!" Anyway, the laptop is an Acer Aspire 5315, and it needs a new mobo and fan. Let's not get into how I broke this, I already feel stupid enough. So, is it hard to replace these things? I've never looked at the insides of a laptop before. Or - because the laptop is a piece of shit anyway and probably wants to be put out of its misery - should I buy a new netbook, which would probably be the same, power wise, and make that her birthday present (10 days away). She only uses her laptop for internet browsing, Word and Powerpoint. The only problem with that is with a smaller screen and no CD-drive she will think I'm taking the piss. Ha! But she might be off to America for a few months soon, so something portable would do her fine. Hum... Any thoughts my fellow Americans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I'm afraid you've answered all your questions by yourself. Everything you stated from Or is correct. Probably not being too helpful. But laptop parts aren't easy to get a hold of and normally cost more because of that fact. If its out of warranty Acer Esplex charge about £135 just to "look at it." Edited November 6, 2009 by Ten10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Can you even GET replacement motherboards for laptops :s Sadly we live in an age where its a waste of time and energy replacing more than just the ram or HDD on a laptop. Buy her a nice new little Samsung netbook and... all will be forgotten/she'll love you even more. Promise ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I agree, they're trendy and lightweight, probably more powerful than that 5315, and the atom processor runs Windows 7 perfectly. Who needs a disc drive (if the answer is: your girlfriend, but an external disc drive). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Agh, okay. Now this thread is helping me chose an affordable Netbook. How about this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172718 I chose this on the basis of it being cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Dude, you've gotta tell us what you did to it. I would just got for a netbook and explain how you think it would really benefit her. O Ofcourse bring up the topic before you buy it and see what her opinions are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 But it would be loads better if it was a surprise though... Hum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'd like to say "bring it up subtly, point to one in a shop", but it's hard not to be suspicious when you broke the old one and her birthday is so close Just think, you're counting not only the cost of what you would've been willing to pay for repairs, but also the cost of a birthday present together - if that makes any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 Yeah definitely. She will be slightly annoyed though. Because since starting uni we've both had a deal of spending £40 on each other for birthdays. So she'll be annoyed. But... So, I've found this on PC World: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0085227825.1257520726@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdeadeikgmddjicflgceggdhhmdgmi.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=117575&category_oid= I can't see much difference between this and the other, apart from the obvious refurbishment deal. Plus I could get a carry case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I have that netbook and I love it. Ironically, my girlfriend bought it for me for my birthday. Only thing to note: It comes with Windows XP preinstalled. Although it runs Windows 7 beautifully (faster than XP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Agh! I'm struggling to get it delivered to my student address because my card is registered to my home address. Okay I got it sorted! Cheers Shorty! You're name is being put on the birthday card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Agh! I'm struggling to get it delivered to my student address because my card is registered to my home address. Okay I got it sorted! Cheers Shorty! You're name is being put on the birthday card. you still haven't told us what you did!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 *runs off in shame* It was posted before. In the How was your day thread. If you guys loved me you'd remember. I demand an apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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