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    XPS m1330 hinge caps...need p/n please

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by vborne, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. vborne

    vborne Newbie

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    Hello folks, i'm trying to locate the p/n for the hinge caps for the left and right sides? I'd rather call dell spare parts with a p/n than without,...those of you know exactly what i mean.
     
    vborne, Mar 31, 2008
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    anyone????
     
    vborne, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    Part numbers for plastics and the like are not things that users are going to have on-hand. You may want to call up Dell spare parts for the part number. Good Luck!
     
    booji, Apr 2, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

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    Haha well said and true.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 2, 2008
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  5. vborne

    vborne Newbie

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    Found it! RW272 "Left hinge cover clip"
    I thought it would have been a popular part due to defects (not fitting correctly)
     
    vborne, Apr 2, 2008
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  6. booji

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    vborne,

    Thank you for posting that back here. It will be useful for other users that need the same part replacement.
     
    booji, Apr 2, 2008
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  7. pardes3

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    How much are they asking for these?
     
    pardes3, Apr 2, 2008
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  8. pardes3

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    I have an extra set sitting here ... both right and left.
     
    pardes3, Apr 3, 2008
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  9. booji

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    I think they will be in the 6 to 8 dollar range + shipping and handling.
     
    booji, Apr 3, 2008
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  10. GaMeRxD

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    what exactly do hinge caps do?....sorry for inturupting.
     
    GaMeRxD, Apr 3, 2008
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    They add about 100mhz clock speed for each cap :cool:
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 3, 2008
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  12. pardes3

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    you forgot to mention it also lowers the weight of the laptop by a staggering 1 pound. Insane mod i tell ya...
     
    pardes3, Apr 3, 2008
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  13. booji

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    Other than covering the metal hinge....nothing really :)
     
    booji, Apr 3, 2008
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    where can I order this part from in the UK?
     
    Kreeeee, May 14, 2008
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  15. ifti

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    Ummm...... Dell UK?
     
    ifti, May 14, 2008
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