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Need to get the 7950gtx in my Dell XPS repaired - Best place?

  • 12-01-2009 12:58am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Hi guys,

    I have a problem with my Dell XPS M1710. It won't even boot up into Windows now unless it's in safe mode. I have artefacts all over my screen as many others on this forum have reported and I (suspect) need to get my graphics card replaced.

    Is Dell the only place that can do this? How much will it cost for them to fix it up etc? I heard they quote 570 Euro for this card to fix and fit etc but if you refuse, they do it for 370 or something like that?

    I don't have a warranty anymore. It's 15 months old.

    Also, if Dell replace it and fix it, I assume I get a one year warranty (at least) on the card in case it fails again?????

    My advice to people is buy an XPS laptop from Dell but get the 3 year warranty! otherwise don't bother buying one!!!!!:rolleyes:


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    come on, anyone?????


  • #3
    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    Dell are your only hope I would imagine.


  • #4
    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    How about this option?

    invest4deepvalue.com



  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Do-more wrote: »
    How about this option?

    I don't see how that is a good option. They basically (from what I can see) fix your current (broken) graphics card so this sounds like a temporary fix and then they go and only give a 30 day guarantee. I'd be looking for a standard one year warranty on the card again so I think buying a new one from Dell will hopefully give me that.


  • #6
    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'd be looking for a standard one year warranty on the card again so I think buying a new one from Dell will hopefully give me that.

    Fair enough, but check with Dell first that they are going to install a new card, lots of boards suggesting that they often replace with refurb cards!

    invest4deepvalue.com



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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Do-more wrote: »
    Fair enough, but check with Dell first that they are going to install a new card, lots of boards suggesting that they often replace with refurb cards!

    That's a great tip, thanks for that.


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