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    Dell Inspiron 1501. Blue Vertical line. GRR!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sane, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. sane

    sane Newbie

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    I haven't even had this laptop for a year, and a blue vertical line appeared not to long ago
    on the right side of my LCD screen. If you position the screen a certian way the line goes
    away. If you push the back oh the LCD screen the line goes away. Is there a fix to this
    besides having dell come and fix it?

    I need step by step instructions, since every thread that I've looked at has talked about
    moving cables and tightening things that I have no idea what they're talking about.
     
    sane, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. Weapon X

    Weapon X Notebook Guru

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    How far are you form a year? The warranty will expire, so I suggest you call about it and try to get a screen replacement.
     
    Weapon X, Sep 15, 2007
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  3. sane

    sane Newbie

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    I got it as a gift in december, so I'm guessing it will expire in decemeber.
    Theres no quick fix for this? I just hate waiting for them to show up at
    the house :\
     
    sane, Sep 15, 2007
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  4. Weapon X

    Weapon X Notebook Guru

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    After pushing the back of the LCD and letting go, does the line come back?
     
    Weapon X, Sep 16, 2007
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  5. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Really do you have pics?
    I am a fully happy 1501 owner what are your specs(we bought at the same time also)
     
    Thomas, Sep 16, 2007
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  6. sane

    sane Newbie

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    Yes the line does come back after letting go.
    I called the technician, and he gave me all of these tests.
    A guy is supposed to come to replace the screen and my keyboard (diffrent problem)
    sometime next week.

    I've been reading a lot about this "line" and apparently its a wide
    known problem with dell computers, theres no fix for it besides
    getting it replaced. If you call their technical support, they're really
    nice and they'll walk you through the steps.

    My specs? I'm not too sure how to get those =\
     
    sane, Sep 16, 2007
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  7. opnr2000

    opnr2000 Notebook Consultant

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    i had a line on my computer. replaced the LCD and the line went away for a week. Then it came back even with the new replaced LCD. This time it switched side from being on the left side on my 1st lcd to my right side on the 2nd lcd. After replacing about 9 parts in total they replaced my whole computer. Which was good i guess since i had a defective 9300 and they sent me a XPS 1710.
     
    opnr2000, Sep 16, 2007
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  8. sane

    sane Newbie

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    Oh god I hope that doesn't happen to me.
    Well, its good in a way. I have the 5 year warrenty, so if any
    thing happens, even the slightest thing, I'll get it fixed.
     
    sane, Sep 16, 2007
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