Where to repair Bamboo Tablet?

[PLSG08]

Hey guys!

So me and my sister share this Wacom Bamboo tablet for over 2 years now and there's a big possibility that she's gonna get a new one (She now has a job at this big company that most of us know)

The current Bamboo tablet I have has wire problems that a single movement on the wire would cause it to not work anymore. Most of the time whenvever I plug it in a tooltip comes out saying "USB device not recognized" and the LED on the tablet would just go out.

I want to repair it before my sister gets her new tablet. Now the dilemma is that the tablet came from the US of A and I live here in the Phil (asia). I don't know where I could repair it and I'm not sure if Wacom has lifetime warranty (I hope they do but i'm betting my butt they don't)

So can I repair this in any electronic repair center? or is there somewhere I could take it?

Thanks for the replies and help I'll be getting! Cheers!

 

[kn00tcn]

does it use a standard usb cable you can replace or something is damaged inside the tablet itself?

 

[Frick]

If it's just loose cables anyone with basic soldering skills. Depending on model it even has screws, so it shouldn't be too hard to open it.

 

[janeparker]

get it repaired from a electronic repair center in your area.

 

[PLSG08]

Sorry for not replying, I didn't have interwebz connection yesterday.

Well its this model (Ty google)

And yes I've deduced that the problem is inside the tablet itself (I can hear some things clink-ing inside) I do have basic soldering knowledge (not that good imo) But I'm afraid that I might even break it more.

I'll take a look inside once it gets home and a new tablet comes in. In the meantime I'll try and google on how to open the damn thing

EDIT: Are there any online guides on how to open the thing? I kinda want to see what's inside before opening the real thing so I know what I would expect :/ google isn't coming up with good searches

 

[pigulici]

What is the model, what it is write on back of tablet?

 

[PLSG08]

Its the Pen and Touch 2009 model (the smallest of the family)

 

[pigulici]

On back side it must be the model name, like CTH-460...so what it is the model of yours?

 

[PLSG08]

Its a CTH460

 

[pigulici]

Hmm, like janeparker said, go to a good electronic repair person, are to many things to go wrong if you try to do it...

 

[PLSG08]

Alrighthy then. I'll have to find a repair center and see how much it cost. Although if I did a DIY could post a tutorial here so it could be used for future references ( But I don't trust myself that much since I have a tendency to break things)

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Alrighthy then. I'll have to find a repair center and see how much it cost. Although if I did a DIY could post a tutorial here so it could be used for future references ( But I don't trust myself that much since I have a tendency to break things)

USB is only 4 wires so it shouldn't be too bad. Just get another USB lead, cut the end off, and replace the one in the device.