Ethernet Cord not being detected by 2008 Macbook Pro

My macbook pro that I purchased late 2008 is no longer seeing that it is connected to an ethernet cord. Other computers can connect to this cord though and work fine. Is this a problem I would have to bring my computer into a Mac store for?

If you would like it fixed then yes. Rarely have I seen Ethernet chips go bad but it does happen.
First try a different cable, I know you said the original cable works with other computers but just try it.
Second look inside the Ehternet port on you Mac. Are all the wires/pins straight?
If not that could be the problem, they got bent somehow and are now not connecting properly to the cable.
You couls try moving them back into the correct position but in the end you may need to take it in to be fixed.
Problem is that port is soldered onto the Logic/Mother Board and the only ay to fis it is to change out the Ligic/Mother board whih is expensive.
Good Luck.

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