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Replacing The Ethernet Port?
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ncmason
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The other day one of my friends dropped their MacBook and the ethernet port broke. The MacBook still turns on, but they can't use the ethernet. Is there a company that would repair this for a reasonable price? I've checked up on some other places and it seems as if they would need to get a whole logic board replacement costing around $600. By the way, their MacBook is out-of-warranty.
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Mason
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Nope, you've got to buy a new logic board for $$$.
They may be better off selling the Macbook for parts and buying a refurb.
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What about a USB ethernet adapter?
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USB adapters are notoriously flakey because of driver problems. Why not connect through Airport?
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Originally Posted by chabig 
USB adapters are notoriously flakey because of driver problems. Why not connect through Airport?
Airport is a good idea, but, presumably, the USB option will be less flakey than the OPs broken ethernet?
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What about the expresscard slot?
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Originally Posted by peeb
What about a USB ethernet adapter?
What are some good Mac-compatible ones?
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Originally Posted by peeb
What about the expresscard slot?
There's no express card in the MacBook, just as there have never been PC card slots in Apple's consumer laptops. Unless I missed something big, that is.
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Originally Posted by peeb
What about the expresscard slot?
I don't believe the MacBooks (not MacBook Pro) have an expresscard slot.
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You're right. Sorry, I misread it, and thought you had a MBP. I don't know what's a good USB adapter - but Chabig is right - airport would be better.
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Originally Posted by mduell
Cool, thanks.
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Find someone who's good at soldering and possible solder on a new Ethernet jack?
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