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    Hinge Replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by m1_1x, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. m1_1x

    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, Im wondering if they are still doing the hinge replacement for the r1/r2?

    Thanks ( sorry if this has been answered before >_< )
     
    m1_1x, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. gooface

    gooface Notebook Evangelist

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    yes they still do, I just had it done yesterday.
     
    gooface, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. m1_1x

    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to just get a hinge replacement before the inevitable happens?
     
    m1_1x, Aug 25, 2011
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    smsmasters Notebook Consultant

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    I'd like to know the above also!

    I don't want to get a hinge replacement just for the sake of it if nothing is wrong!
     
    smsmasters, Aug 25, 2011
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  5. gooface

    gooface Notebook Evangelist

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    the only way to know is to call them up and ask them.
     
    gooface, Aug 25, 2011
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  6. m1_1x

    m1_1x Notebook Evangelist

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    has anyone so far gotten their hinges destroyed after the replacement?

    If not, then i guess theres nothing to lose right if we just order them now
     
    m1_1x, Aug 25, 2011
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  7. iceColdgin

    iceColdgin Notebook Consultant

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    i had my original hinge replaced under warranty

    the replacement hinge just broke after 8 months and my R1 unit is now out of warranty

    i am now availing of the one time, out of warranty replacement to the "new" hinge being offered by dell

    lets see how long and how durable this new hinge is

    :D
     
    iceColdgin, Aug 28, 2011
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  8. jozeconzeta

    jozeconzeta Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is, when you call tell them you´ll be outside of the country and you will need your laptop everyday on the go and a foul LCD is unacceptable, so you´d like a new LCD with new hinges (that´s what I did...) Besides yeah I am in Costa Rica right now!
     
    jozeconzeta, Aug 29, 2011
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