My Asus G750 gaming laptop is now officially dead ...!

[DeepThought]

The last time it was working was when I left it running overnight (downloading TV programmes) on Manjaro.  The downloads were finished by morning and everything looked fine (which is what I don't understand as there was no sign of anything wrong at that point), before shutting it down.  Later that day, my daughter tried to turn it on (for her usual gaming on Win8.1). It was then it wouldn't turn on at all, no LED status lights - completely dead.

And there you go, the final proof, once you go Linux you never go back to Windows

All joking aside though, you could try finding parts on EBAY. I have built about a dozen laptops from parts bought cheaply on ebay.
Look for broken laptops of the same make and model as you have, Asus G750, specifically look for those that have broken screens. Quite often these are been sold cheaply as replacing the screen can be expensive but quite often the motherboard is still in working order. Usually the hdd and memory has been removed by the seller but as long as yours still work that is not a problem.
I've used this idea in the past and also if you have a broken screen on a laptop, look for a laptop been sold with a fried motherboard, quite often the screen will be ok.

This way I've mixed and matched about a dozen working laptops, all for well under £100, some under £50. In fact it's probably cost me more to buy a replacement battery and power supply lol.

Anyway, worth a thought even if only as a laptop repair learning curve

[m654321]

[member=6733]TheDead[/member]
Thankyou  ;D
I think you're aptly named to be the undertaker 
Would you organize the funeral?

Love the humour - helps bear the pain ...

[m654321]

Look for broken laptops of the same make and model as you have, Asus G750, specifically look for those that have broken screens. Quite often these are been sold cheaply as replacing the screen can be expensive but quite often the motherboard is still in working order .... 
...Anyway, worth a thought even if only as a laptop repair learning curve

What a great idea - I hadn't thought of that - thanks!
I had put the TheDead (the laptop, not our LL friend!) in a local paper for £40. Maybe I'll put it on hold and keep my eyes peeled for another broken Asus G750 ...

Liked the joke about going back to Windows ... ;D


PS. After your post I had a look at eBay & found loads of G750 series stuff. I even found motherboards for sale for £138. They're from China - should I go for it ..? Or is it a bit risky?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-ASUS-G750...0642.m3226

[DeepThought]

There is always some risk when buying on ebay whether the seller is in the UK, EU or further afield.

I've personally had no problems buying from sellers in China or Hong Kong, but the most expensive item was just over £40, and my first question is "can I afford to lose it if things go wrong ?"

Sometimes there is no alternative available from a UK or EU seller, so the option to proceed has to be a personal choice.
I would look at the sellers reputation.
Check postage details, will there be extra customs costs etc
Take into account how long for delivery, while postage from china can take over 30 days you should check with ebay as to procedure if the item hasn't arrived within that time. Offering a 30-day money back is useless if the damn thing is still in the post after that time limit (and delays can happen even with decent traders)

In the end only you can decide to buy or not to buy.

[TheDead]

Heya!

I avoid buying 'unofficial' replacement batteries, AC Adapter or other knock-offs from China. Most if not all are not recognised by the motherboard, don't last, etc.
Also, for a motherboard, even you you have the same general model it could be impossible to fit in, you would need the exact part manafacturer number matching yours or you could be in need of drilling a hole for a differently placed USB connector, a different shape video/keyboard connector inside and so on.

Tricky business but it can be done! Watchout for shipping charges also, sellers have 100$ motherboard 20$ shipping others 50$ motherboard 100$ shipping.
If possible get the exact part number from one of your country's seller.

Cheers!

[bitsnpcs]

eBay buyer protection is 60 days from the date of purchase, PayPal if used for a purchase on eBay is 120 days from the day of purchase.

[m654321]

Also, for a motherboard, even you you have the same general model it could be impossible to fit in, you would need the exact part manafacturer number matching yours or you could be in need of drilling a hole for a differently placed USB connector, a different shape video/keyboard connector inside and so on.

If possible get the exact part number from one of your country's seller.

Cheers!

Sound advice - many thanks 8)

[justme2]

[member=458]m654321[/member] Having searched your model, the info I got indicated that there is a separate removeable power module mounted on the motherboard, which would not be supplied with a replacement motherboard. If that is the case then a failed power module would still not work with a new motherboard. Difficult to know what to say other than be very aware.
Also an ASUS machine of mine has a FUSE link on the motherboard but I can't determine if yours has. As others have said, motherboard replacement can in some circumstances be fraught with difficulties. Good luck! 

[m654321]

[member=458]m654321[/member] Having searched your model, the info I got indicated that there is a separate removeable power module mounted on the motherboard, which would not be supplied with a replacement motherboard. If that is the case then a failed power module would still not work with a new motherboard. Difficult to know what to say other than be very aware.

Yes, thanks. I already saw these on e-bay and did wonder myself - they are about £30-40, could be an extra expense on top of the £138 for the motherboard. Maybe, I should check the power module first.  I still haven't reached a decision yet. For now, I'm going to use my trusty 12-year old Dell for my day-to-day tasks and just put off any gaming for the time-being ...

[TheDead]

If there is a power module I would definitely try that first. If there was a power surge on it it would prevent powering/charging the laptop... but :
Magic Hint : When it died, do you know if there was any battery power left or noticed if it was charging?  If the module went poof first, the laptop could have run on battery until it was drained.

The other way to revive your laptop is messy and involes strange words and a goat sacrifice. ... Klaptu Verrata something something.