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    Chance of getting a broken pixel?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by henrik.falk, Mar 6, 2006.

  1. henrik.falk

    henrik.falk Notebook Enthusiast

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    What are the chances that my new very expensive laptop will have a broken (stuck/dead) pixel in it's screen? That would certainly suck. I am looking to buy a Dell Inspiron 9400.
     
    henrik.falk, Mar 6, 2006
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    I don't know what the chances are, but, if you aren't satisfied, I think I've heard others say Dell's return period is 21 days. Check it for dead pixels immediately; if you find them, send it back (I don't know if they ask why). Definitely a fair thing to worry about, so I hope that takes some of the edge off.
     
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    henrik.falk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Now i remember thinking that before :)
    I hope that they have that sort of thing in Ireland.
    And that it works if i am on a payment plan.
     
    henrik.falk, Mar 6, 2006
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The odds of getting a clean dispaly are good. I'd estimate pixel problems to be less than 5%.
     
    Brian, Mar 6, 2006
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    Most of the pc's are checked before they go out. So I would say the cahances are very low
     
    gridtalker, Mar 6, 2006
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    Thats great, thanks people.
     
    henrik.falk, Mar 7, 2006
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