Dell PC Repair in Galway

wtd2008

Hi,

I have a Dell Dimension 2400, quite an old machine and the graphics card has blown. I thought it would be a simple case of replacement of the card but it is integrated on the motherboard. Anyway...I am looking for a reputable repairer in Galway. I know there are a few not so reputable so am looking for recommendations. Any advice?
Thanks in advance.

pjmn

Have always found Enda Folan - Computer Troubleshooters out the Barna Rd very good. Has fixed a couple of Dell laptops for me/family over the years.

RichT

I asked the missus this question as she got a pc repaired recently. Her answer was http://www.onestopcomputers.ie/ based in Salthill

Fella there called Martin who she says is very reputable.

bonzodog2

You should be able to just add a non-integrated (PCI/PCI-E/AGP) card and disable the onboard one. Google should tell you what slot it has. You may even not need to disable the old one if its fecked.

TerrorFirmer

Are you sure that's what happened?

That would require an entirely new motherboard which wouldn't be cheap if you went to a repair shop and have them both order and fit in. In fact, I can tell you now it'd be more economical just to buy a second hand computer. Something of that age wouldn't cost much - maybe 80 euro. The cost of buying in a new board and having them fit it would actually cost more. Makes zero sense to have that repaired, really.

Also, the suggestion about adding a video card is a sound one. An old PCI video card would cost maybe 20 euro, and you'd be good to go again.

But, again, how do you know that the integrated video is the problem?

darraghking22

try www.computerfixerman.info

cheap and fast turnaround

s_carnage

I used this lad a couple of months back and found him very good. He even comes and collects your computer from you for free.

Smartpc.ie

muppetkiller

I think I might have a Dell 2400 in the house somewhere gathering dust lol
you can have it if it's still working.

carmex21

Hi,
I have an older Dell too and recently had major problems with it. After doing a bit of research I went to a guy to get it fixed and he completely freaked me out with the state of his workshop and his general attitude. Against my better judgement I left my machine with him but was worried about it so ended up calling Dell to see what there suggestion may be.
Dell had two options; charge to fix or buy a warranty. The warranty was obviously more expensive but it meant my laptop would be covered for 2 years.
I got my laptop back pronto (and was charged 45 euros for a diagnostic even though it was meant to be free) and Dell arrived to my house the next day. The Dell guy was great and had a replacement motherboard with him. My laptop was fixed and now is covered for 2 years for extra piece of mind.
To be honest my last thought was to ring Dell but the Galway guy freaked me out so much I decided to give them a shot.
Just an FYI; all the pc repair people have to buy from Dell anyway and if it breaks again/ or the fix doesn’t work you are not covered; at least by going to Dell they have to look after all problems!
Not a solution for everyone as I did buy a warranty but worked for me 

muppetkiller

carmex21 wrote: »

Hi,
Just an FYI; all the pc repair people have to buy from Dell


NOT True...you don't need Dell parts for a Dell machine.
If I was you pop into Techstar at the Docks. I've bought a few things off them and found them excellent. They'll at least give you a decent quote too.

I'll have a look later today for the old PC in my house.

carmex21

yep, this is what I was told by each Galway repair guy that I called. For my problem anyway they assured me it would be a proper job as they get the part from Dell. Maybe in other cases they can use a different part.

This was not a Dell sales speil as they did not even get into the pros and cons of local repairs.

Thanks anyway..

wtd2008

Thanks guys.