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Where to buy Dell spare parts?

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  • 21-07-2010 6:14pm
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    sublime1
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭


    My Dell laptop screen is knackered. I know the part number but just wondering where to buy it. I'm actually passing through Limerick at the moment and thought there must be places in the area what would carry spare parts. Or am I being too optimistic?

    I had a look online but could only see places in the US with crazy delivery charges. There must be places in Ireland/Europe? The part number is UF165 UW737 (with hinges).

    thanks for any advice! :)
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    barochoc
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭barochoc


    For a start, that part number is for the LCD cover. Not the LCD (Screen) itself. Which is it you're looking for?


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    sublime1
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭sublime1


    Thanks for the reply - clearly you know your spare parts! :)
    Yes the screen is ok, it's the hinges and cover that aren't closing right (see photos), so I'm pretty sure I have the right part numbers.

    Just wondering where to pick them up.


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    Hank Scorpio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,631 ✭✭✭✭Hank Scorpio


    Is the laptop under warranty?

    What model is it?


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    sublime1
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭sublime1


    Warranty is long gone, it's nearly 4 years old. It's the Inspiron 6400.


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    ajmull
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭ajmull


    Looks like a Inspiron 6400 like mine. I had exactly the same problem. The problem seems to be common enough with this model and it is a manufacturing fault. The hinges are badly secured to the lid and force the edges apart when opening and closing. I got a pair of hinges on e-bay and they were fitted by my local computer repair shop. Involved some strong glue (forget the name of it) and a rather crude screw in the corner. Works though. Look on You Tube and you will actually find some videos showing how to repair it. Best of luck with your repairs.


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    sublime1
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭sublime1


    Cheers. I had a friend who repaired his own take a look at it, and he said he could fix it for me, but that I'd need the full cover not just the hinges.

    I've no problem looking online, it's just the delivery charges are a bit much.


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    ajmull
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭ajmull


    Have a look at this thread on the Dell Community Forum about the problem:
    http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/p/19280378/19603537.aspx


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    sublime1
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭sublime1


    Thanks. Yes I saw that - it's very useful. So, back to my original question - where can I buy these parts in Limerick or Dublin?


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    Freeman
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭Freeman


    Try here

    You might have to email a few to ensure the part # is correct.


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    softdancomputer
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭softdancomputer


    ebay
    http://shop.ebay.ie/i.html?_nkw=UF165&_sacat=0&_dmpt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL&_odkw=UW737&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313


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