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    Hinge repair AFTER warranty expires cost?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by THS, Sep 24, 2010.

  1. THS

    THS Notebook Consultant

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    How much does dell charge to replace a screen due to a broken hinge AFTER the warranty expires??

    I thought about it and decided this laptop is NOT worth it if the hinge breaks...

    Especially considering that i only bought 1 year accidental warranty...

    I DO NOT wanna have to open it up and fix it with superglue....

    Also, no hardware tessellation blows considering its almost 2011....
     
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I wouldn't be suprised if it's upwards of 400 or more.
     
    ACHlLLES, Sep 24, 2010
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    Screw it, I'm returning this POS...

    2 replacement screens (still makes noises, vertical lines), keyboard broken by tech (still not fixed), faulty FX lights, overclocks like crap.....

    Good thing I picked 0% for 6 months instead of paying up front, if they try charging me restocking or anything, I'm telling my bank to stop all payment...
     
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  4. danyune

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    I was quoted $520 for the 1080p M15x screen so I'd say ~350 for a M11x screen
     
    danyune, Sep 24, 2010
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    Then I think it's cheaper to buy the warranty
     
    townfries, Sep 24, 2010
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    Yes, but his warranty probably expired when it needed the repairs. You can't buy extended warranty after your warranty expiration unless you have some dumb luck with Dell sales.
     
    ACHlLLES, Sep 24, 2010
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