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Alternative laptop power source?

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obrie572

Junior Member
Hey All,

I've got an question about a laptop I've got. I hoped the experts here might be able to give me a few tips. I've got an HP ZE4530, model DP460U. The input for power on the back of the laptop is broken. I'm wondering if there is a way to get power from an alternative source , such as through USB?

I know I can recharge the battery with an external charger, but that only leaves me with a limited amount of time to use the laptop before I have to take it out and charge it again. Also, I'd like to avoid buying a replacement motherboard as it'll cost upwards of 300-350.

Anyone have suggestions? Thanks.
 
I have replaced power jacks on notebook mobos and power supplies. Not easy (some are easier than others), but it can be done... Other options aren't very pretty.

.bh.
 
Take it to a Mom & Pop computer repair shop and ask them for an estimate. If you're lucky, the jack just came loose from the PC board and can be soldered back. Worth $75 - $125 in labor to fix it. If the mobo isn't actually cracked, then it shouldn't cost much. However, some laptops are harder to work on than others.

 
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