Deciding on T61 Motherboard or new computer - where to buy and how much

Hello all,
Bad news, my MB is dead, not the power jack as I thought.15inch T61. 2007 purchase date.
How much do the boards go for and where should I buy one? Preferably US supplier.
Thanks,
John
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Tuus got right back to me and supplied me with a motherboard and all the instructions to install. He answered any questions I had and made the whole process painless. Great guy.
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