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    Dell Return Question....pwwwwease help!! =D

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Klebz, Dec 24, 2007.

  1. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a Dell E1705 off ebay which is still under warranty and came to me in the factory box which i still have.

    Is there ANY way i could have dell take it back (even though i did not buy it right from them) or have dell do an exchange for a different model?
     
    Klebz, Dec 24, 2007
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  2. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    You got the receipt/invoice? Is the service tag even switched over to your name?


    Doubt it like hell.
     
    B2TheEYo, Dec 24, 2007
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  3. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, the service tag is in my name but I did not buy it from dell. I got it off ebay where he sent it to me brandy new with the orig box and all stuff. No way i can just do an exchange for a different model?
     
    Klebz, Dec 24, 2007
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  4. txqzr4

    txqzr4 Notebook Consultant

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    obviously they are not going to let you exchange a used 4 month old laptop????
     
    txqzr4, Dec 24, 2007
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  5. meaCulpa

    meaCulpa Notebook Guru

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    My friend bought an Inspiron 6400 from Ebay, which happened to be a 'Dell Cancelled Order'. While it was in the warranty period, he did get proper support from Dell and also got some parts replacement. As long as the Service tag is in your name, you get Dell support and It doesn't matter from whom you bought it.
    However I don't see the chances of laptop being replaced...
     
    meaCulpa, Dec 24, 2007
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  6. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok Im just tryin to get rid of my laptop in order to get a smaller one. Its kinda annoying carrying around a 17'' in school ;)
     
    Klebz, Dec 24, 2007
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  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Not gonna happen, you're stuck with it unless you sell it privately.
     
    Khris, Dec 24, 2007
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  8. NotebookYoozer

    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    which begs the question, wtf did you buy a 17" notebook
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 24, 2007
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  9. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    i ot it originally for gaming but which was good but then i realized that it was 10lbs that i would be carrying around
     
    Klebz, Dec 24, 2007
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  10. outkastland

    outkastland Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL just sell it on eBay and buy a new one. XPS M1330 is much easier to carry around school ;)
     
    outkastland, Dec 24, 2007
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  11. onlycurious

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    I don't know how big you are, but I'm an average size guy (5'10") and when I had the e1705 and I carried it around campus all day, it literally killed my back.

    I sold my e1705 a month ago and now I'm waiting for my 14.1". :)
     
    onlycurious, Dec 24, 2007
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  12. Illegal Operation

    Illegal Operation Notebook Evangelist

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    As for Dell taking it back, fat chance. As someone else suggested, try selling it on ebay and then just purchase yourself something smaller.

    I sold my e1705 to my brother. I too initially got it for gaming but when I needed it in school, it became a pain. While it's not a lot to carry by itself, throw some books in there with it and it is a back killer. I came so close to getting one of those backpacks that look like luggage carriers.

    I'm replacing it with a 15" that's at least 4 lbs lighter.
     
    Illegal Operation, Dec 24, 2007
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  13. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    well thats what i planned to do...just wanted to see if it could be done easier than trying to make a sale.

    I think there might be another thread for it but : Whats this new intel processor i hear bout and should i wait 3 months to buy a new laptop with it?
     
    Klebz, Dec 24, 2007
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