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    Is it worth it to fix my XPS M1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Militant X, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    Just called Dell they said they have a special in which they fix it for $400.00 total shipping and handling and so forth. ( I broke the screen)

    I want to ask you guys is it worth it.

    I have the 2.1, blueray, 4 gig dd2 1280x800 which is 500 gig hard drive in it. I bought it last year refurbished for 700 bucks and it runs good.

    Is it worth it? Or should I try to do it myself or just get a new laptop?

    I'm cheap and I don't really watch specs, I'm mostly trying to find a good job and go back to school

    What do you think?
     
    Militant X, Jun 10, 2010
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  2. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Well that is completely up to you. Do you think the laptop is worth it? If so then fix it. What is your budget for a new laptop? If its $400 then fix what you have.
     
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  4. Cin'

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    $400 to fix it. If you think that you want to put that much into replacing the screen & the lappy & GPU will be reliable down the road per se. I understand your situation.

    Or, you can put that money towards a newer lappy now. Sometimes you can find good deals w/a warranty. Consider the Outlet when coupon codes are availi, which is fairly often.

    Do they warranty that screen when they replace it at all? That is something else I would consider. : )

    Cin...
     
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  5. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    3 month warranty

    I won't do it, it's too much, gonna try to fix it myself instead.
     
    Militant X, Jun 10, 2010
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    Yes, I think that is way too much money & your making a very good decision not to go with Dell on this. You can prolly do it yourself.

    There is a helfpul thread around here. Let me grab it for you :)
    Guide: Replace Your 1530 Screen

    Edit: I see you already found it!!! ;) :cool:

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Jun 10, 2010
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