>>>>> "meryl" == meryl <[email protected]> writes:
meryl> Hi all, I suspect either my ethernet port has failed or perhaps meryl> it's the networking chipset on my motherboard. I contacted HP meryl> who were useless because 1. my notebook is just out of waranty meryl> and 2. I'm a 'naughty' Linux user (tisk, tisk!). I've used Safemode computers -- they pick up and deliver for free for most of Sydney. www.safemode.com.au But unless you have a really high-end laptop, it's probably cheaper to buy a new one. Keep an eye out on http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/shop/laptop-of-the-day/laptop-of-the-day until you see what you like. Yesterday they had 15.6" HP core-i3 laptops for under $500, and a repair will cost you at least $300, mostly in labour costs. PeterC meryl> So can anyone recommend a reputable notebook repairer in Sydney meryl> / / Northern Beaches / Nth Shore area that could troubleshoot meryl> and fix my problem. I'd rather not patch it up with a PCMCIA meryl> ethernet card if I can avoid it. meryl> cheers, Meryl -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List meryl> - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: meryl> http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
