After speaking to mendit, I was informed that the cost of a new mobo is 450 quid plus vat and delivery. Im convinced I can repair the old board but cannot source a dc jack as mendit will not supply me with one, and it seems that every make other than gigabyte is available to buy online.
So basically, I either have a choice of 450 quid for a new motherboard, or buying a new laptop, just because the dc power jack is broken. To say Im not happy is an understatement. If anyone can point me in the right direction to acquire a new dc jack Id appreciate it.
Dean.