Computer is back

Some time ago Winston tripped over the power cord for my laptop, and damaged the connector on the laptop. I was able to get the connector in the laptop just good enough to get it to charge. However, recently the center pin finally gave way, so I was forced to disassemble the computer. I took it into work and had our group EE solder a new connector on the motherboard, and have since reassembled it. $2.97 for the new connector from Radio Shack, as opposed to the $395 that HP wanted for an entire new motherboard, as they wouldn't repair the existing one. Glad to have eBay back at home.