New M6500 Discussion Thread

There are several people on this thread with the same problem. I’m just trying to figure
out the worse case. Replacing the display panel is no big deal, I Just want to know that’s all.
Giving me the runaround about it just confirms it.

Read post#1065 and Read post#1137 & post#1140 and the post in between as well as post#1170 just keep reading you will get the point, additionally read the links within this thread.

 

*points*

*sticks out lower lip*

The reason I mention it is that the last time Dell had an ~8 week lead time for me is the M1330 - and that went well (sarcasm).

 

if i change a cpu in a dell precision , and i sell the "original" if i have problem i must use the warranty....i must put the original cpu ore the same model ?? ( at the dell they save the serial number of the cpu ?? )

 

In theory they could check the bios and see you changed the cpu and when, invalidating the warranty. In practice, speaking as a bod who had a job doing it and another dealing with guys who did who cares.

If you go out to swap a mobo because its burnt out you are not going to get into an argument with the customer because you think they overclocked it to save dell a few $$$.

Its human nature, who needs the hassle when you have the bit to fix it. Just make sure you have on site warranty.


FYI i am not sure if there is something wrong with mine or the i7-720 is just that fast but i havent been able to get it to clock up, i even compiled gentoo on it.

 

Since most compilers these days are multi-threaded, it'll end up using just about all the cores and thus the CPU won't turbo-boost except maybe by 1 bin. If you want to see significant turbo-boost, you need to run something that uses only 1 or 2 cores.

 

Hi Bokeh,

I found the M6500’s Samsung Display Panel; I have two company’s
contacting me tomorrow, about the Display Panel I will post an update then.

 

Thanks, mannyA, waiting for your info. I find the offical info about LG RGB LED screen

 

Is any of the dell provided SSD's worth the upgrade or should I just bypass all of Dell overpricing and buy an INTEL X-25M somewhere for hopefully a reasonable price? Maybe I should get both a covet and non covet to do a true comparison? Seems the information is somewhat limited on dell. This forum has been much more useful then Dell that is for sure. Thanks

 

thx , i have 3 nbd and 3years complete care

 

Hi Ingenuitor,
I ordered the new Covet to replace my old Precision M60 and for that I wanted the best system.
As I ordered the 5YR ProSupport and CompleteCare, I decided to order the SSD from Dell. In Europe, it is difficult to find a guaranty of 5 years for these kinds of items.
Today I am quite happy with the new system. I already posted a capture of the CrystalDiskMark test...
I only have a problem with the screen when I boot (nothing appear on the screen before the Windows logo). The Technical support proposed to change the Motherboard and the Graphic card... We do not know the reasons and I hope it is not the HDD.
If you need more information/tests please ask.