Recapping laptop boards?

[comprehensive_computing]

Has anyone on here had any experience recapping laptops? The boards are so expensive, I'm sure there's a market for this type of service.

[kc8adu]

Re: Recapping laptop boards?

i have done a bunch of sager/alienware boards.
most laptop mobo's use polymer or mlcc anyway.
i do replace a ton of dc jacks though.

[comprehensive_computing]

Re: Recapping laptop boards?

I think there will be a good market for those who can recap a laptop board, kc8adu. So many shops are scared to even dismantle a laptop to the point of removing the mobo, so I think a guy could make a good niche with this sort of thing.

We see a lot of people bring in laptops with broken power jacks, too. I've gotten to the point that I can do one of those repairs in about 1:15. That's not too bad. Of course it takes longer when you factor in testing time, etc. I generally replace the jack and have the next guy do the testing for me. It keeps me in my groove, so to speak!

Thanks for the reply.

[kc8adu]

Re: Recapping laptop boards?

i can do teardown and reassemble pretty fast but i have our pc tech do that.saves me time i can spend on board repair.we get a ton of laptops here as we are the only shop in the area who will service them component level

[comprehensive_computing]

Re: Recapping laptop boards?

Yes, that's is also a very good idea. I may have to think about that as well. Right now we have 8 techs besides myself, though.

[bgavin]

Re: Recapping laptop boards?

KC8, can you post a source for DC jacks?