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08-31-2021 11:17 PM
My hp laptop's ethernet slot latch is broken while plugging in. The customer service said that that slot is connected with the motherboard, that's why I need to replace the whole motherboard for a single ethernet slot latch. Is that correct? and Can't I get some latch for it?
08-31-2021 11:50 PM
@LemonSmiler wrote:... that's why I need to replace the whole motherboard for a single ethernet slot latch. Is that correct? and Can't I get some latch for it?
That means you have to buy a whole new System board (not just motherboard) which includes CPU, GPU Windows license and few other things, very expensive.
In my case, I simply put a piece of sticky tape to cover it and use USB adapter
https://www.amazon.com.au/Anker-Aluminum-Portable-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B00PC07T02
I've got 2 more ports. You can buy 4-7 ports adapter.
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