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    is it worth extending my warranty? cost hints?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by incynr8, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. incynr8

    incynr8 Notebook Consultant

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    I bought my m15x in Jan 2011. Just had GPU replaced under it after 8-9 months of embarrassingly light use.

    what kind of costs can I expect in extending it another year or two, or is it worth just risking out of pocket expenses after this one compared to warranty extension costs?
     
    incynr8, Sep 8, 2011
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    jenko2005 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i would, it wont be long before your nightmare starts with heat issues
     
    jenko2005, Sep 8, 2011
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  3. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hello positivity! :rolleyes:

    I would do it as long as it costs less than $400. Any more than that, just put the money away for the day you need to buy a new one.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 8, 2011
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    runamonk Notebook Consultant

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    I did and consider it well worth it. Especially since they are not making new M15x machines.

    ** I added two years to my warranty for a grand total (including vat etc) for £139.99.
     
    runamonk, Sep 9, 2011
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    runamonk Notebook Consultant

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    You're in the minority with your heat issues. Something is seriously wrong with your machine but that should be in a different thread. :p
     
    runamonk, Sep 9, 2011
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    eleven Notebook Consultant

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    If it's Dell, extend warranty while it's cheap.
    Had to learn that the hard way with my M17X-R2
     
    eleven, Sep 9, 2011
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    incynr8 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the info, I will see ho much it is, but I wont be paying more then 300 or Ill just save it toward the next box.
     
    incynr8, Sep 9, 2011
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