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    what should i do with my old m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by wisey38, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. wisey38

    wisey38 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I spilt some water on my m17x r2 about 2 months ago. Anyway my insurance have replaced it with a m18x and now I am just trying to work out what to do with my old computer. Im pretty sure all the computer needs is a new mother board cause it did start and run but now it doesn't.

    My question is how much could I get for a damaged m17x with dual 5870's 8 g
    of ram and a 720 processor?

    Im not really fussed really what its worth. Also if I did want to fix it my self would I have buy the parts direct from alienware?

    Thanks
     
    wisey38, Aug 22, 2011
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  2. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    Either buy replacement parts on ebay and sell it as a working unit or part it out on ebay. Don't forget to sell the screen, trim, keyboard, etc...
     
    Dreamliner330, Aug 22, 2011
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    desiplaya130 Notebook Consultant

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    hey wisey im looking to buy an m17x and was wondering are you taking about dells accidental warranty or a third party insurer. if it is a third party insurer do you mind sharing the name of the company and how much you paid for the insurance.
     
    desiplaya130, Aug 22, 2011
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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    If Dell replaces it you need to return it or you get charged for the replacement
     
    DR650SE, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. wisey38

    wisey38 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There not replacing it has no warranty.
     
    wisey38, Aug 22, 2011
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    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's nuts man...I would just buy a new motherboard and sell it :)
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. wisey38

    wisey38 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah maybe. I have never ripped a m17x apart before either, i would probably botch the job up. Im just happy to get my new computer and would like to get rid of the old one as stress free as possible. I just seen a m17x screen on ebay for 700 dollars. That couldn't be right could it!?
     
    wisey38, Aug 22, 2011
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    wisey38 Notebook Enthusiast

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    A couple of posts got deleted cause i broke the rules. If anyone is interested in buying it just pm me or email me.
     
    wisey38, Aug 23, 2011
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