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    Become a Dell tech and fix it yourself!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by oresteez, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. oresteez

    oresteez Notebook Consultant

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    LOL, not happy with the people Dell sends out to fix your machine??

    Become a Dell certified tech, and then make them send you the parts....

    Hahaha, how funny would it be when you call your laptop in...would this mean that you don't void the warranty, since you are certified?

    http://dcse.dell.com/
     
    oresteez, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    One, you have to pay for that certification, and pay every year to renew it. you would be stupid to become one if you are not in the tech department of a business. 2nd, you can fix your own laptop without voiding the warranty already. Their certification tests are a joke by the way. Thats why they charge for them or everyone would have it.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 2, 2007
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    So... become a certified technician and pay Dell to let you fix your machine!

    Sounds like a great deal.





    On the other hand, I fix my own Dells anyways.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 2, 2007
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    My employer paid for the certifications from Dell.

    Yes, they are a joke.
     
    Khris, Oct 2, 2007
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  5. RogueJedi37

    RogueJedi37 Notebook Geek

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    that's why it pays to be A+ Certified...like me. :D
     
    RogueJedi37, Oct 2, 2007
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  6. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Does Dell recognize A+ certifications? If you have an A+ certification, do they not void your warranty if you replace something inside your laptop?
     
    chelet, Oct 2, 2007
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  7. RogueJedi37

    RogueJedi37 Notebook Geek

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    i don't know...i doubt it, though that would be cool...

    i'll ask the salesperson next time i call to modify my inspiron 1720 order *points to "Inspiron 1720 Question" topic*
     
    RogueJedi37, Oct 2, 2007
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  8. RogueJedi37

    RogueJedi37 Notebook Geek

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    besides, i was under the impression A+ Cert is a standard of sorts.
     
    RogueJedi37, Oct 2, 2007
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  9. einhander

    einhander Notebook Deity

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    then all the people are still waiting for their laptops therefore the you the dell cert tech got laid off or no income :D
     
    einhander, Oct 2, 2007
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  10. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    I can fix my laptop now..I just need to put my foot down and say I wanna do the repairs not the depot, not the techs, not anyone but me. Then my "special" order is sent. Without a voided warranty (unless I intentionally break something).

    lmfao..

    Plus if Dells course is such a joke, it'll explain some of these duds for techs we usually are prone to get.
     
    B2TheEYo, Oct 2, 2007
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  11. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    A+ Certification is pretty much an equivalent to the prize you get in a box of Cracker Jack.

    6 months worth of real experience would give you enough to challenge the exam and pass it.
     
    Khris, Oct 2, 2007
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  12. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    -post deleted-

    might get me in trouble with school
     
    lambchops468, Oct 2, 2007
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