Good Place for Apple Repair?

I have a 12" G4 Power Book and the metal connector on the end of the power adapter broke off inside of the dc-in board. I have tried to get it out without success. I have been quoted $120 for the labor and $50 for the part. Is there any place that might do this cheaper? Or is there someone that can tell me how hard it is to open up the computer and replace the dc-in board? I've never messed with a laptop, I've only messed around with desktops. Thanks in advance!

 

It's in Lenox Mall.

 

a trash can i hear is a good place for apples.

 

:hsnono: I asume your talking about granny smith, red delicious...etc

 

And North Point Mall. Also a new one is comming to Perimeter sometime this year.

 

stay away from the Alpha-tucky store. they're on my list of people that are not to touch my mac.
this will sound strange, but turn it off, take the battery out and try to shove a cut potatoe, or apple if you prefer, into the hole where it broke off. it should come right out.

 

nein!

 

Thanks! I'll definately try that because at this point I'm desperate. I don't want to spend $200+ on repairing this.

 

Sweet!

Why not try a needle nose plier?

 

i assume he tried that. but, you never know...
the ones i've seen broken off are way inside the hole, needle nose don't fit in the tiny hole.
–Insert joke here–

 

:rofl:

 

I tried pliers and little screw drivers and everything. The hole is really tiny. Will a potato fit though?

 

i just took my ipod to the apple store in north point.
i couldnt get into my menu and the lady just did something, i dunno,
and then she did a "huh. it worked!"
i was like "okay........." i love the confidence she had in herself. sheesh

 

i want an apple just for garage band...such a fun program

 

did you try dropping it on the ground.. maybe toss it off something high? good ways to fix apples.

 

we get it....you don't like apple computers ...to each his own

 

Yeah, and I'm going crazy using my old PC. Always locking up, spyware-infested, crappy crappy system.

I'm hoping to get my Apple up and running by the end of the week.

 

too much porn for someone

 

or Reverb?..fun as well

 

you need something sticky or something it will sink into, like an apple....
sorry, had to, i love a pun!
to reset your ipod, you hold the center button and the top of the click wheel for about 5 sec. it reboots the ipod.

 

actually i like apples.. use a powerbook for my ProTools, Logic setup, all the time. So apparently no you dont get it.

call up Onyx, good work, fast, comes with their own warranty after repairs.

 

lol i was gonna say when you posted the dropping it part i almost posted in. but i knew how you felt. i feel like dropping the mac im postin on now. but i know a lil sofware fix and im back to smooth sailin. i havent had my mac online ever! this was an emergency. had to keep the posts up! :naughty:

 

nope.....:hsugh: