Motherboard died, need replacement

abarber · #1 08-09-2007, 05:23 PM

Update: I can have the chip moved over to a new "socket A" board AND have my copy of windows restored, but this will apparently cost me a bit because of labor. Am I getting owned or is this the best option?

Shoe Lace · #2 08-09-2007, 05:49 PM

Were you having problems before the motherboard died that would require a reinstallation of windows?

If you had no problems there is no reason to reinstall.

As for you getting owned or not, it depends on what they are charging just for a motherboard replacement (and labor for putting the mobo in).

abarber · #3 08-09-2007, 07:19 PM

Nothing that would require a new installation. Just went to sleep a couple times overnight, and I had to restart in the morning (same thing happened before it died).

As far as the costs:
$70 for the new "socket A" mobo, $210 for labor for me to have it "as good as it was before it died"

Owned?

Shoe Lace · #4 08-10-2007, 06:55 AM

Hmm $210 is really gross. They should be put in jail for that markup. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

abarber · #5 08-10-2007, 07:15 PM

Guys,

What should I haggle for? I really appreciate the help.

Shoe Lace · #6 08-11-2007, 10:15 AM

Can you even haggle them?

It depends on their skill level to determine an amount of time. A uber technician could replace the motherboard and have it up and running within 5-7 full minutes in most cases (if nothing had to be reinstalled).

On average I'd say it's probably a 15 minute job for someone who has a job that is repairing computers.

If you're paying $70 for the motherboard. $100ish seems good. $120 just for the "whatever, I want the thing to work, do it!". Any more than that and I think you're getting really ripped.