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    Area 51-m notebook question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by riskwriter, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. riskwriter

    riskwriter Newbie

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    Hi,

    I recently had my area 51-m (model D9t) notebook serviced because I could not get power through the motherboard. After replacing and checking all of the peripherals, I was told that the motherboard was fried. The technician also informed me that I could only obtain another motherboard from Alienware. I was just curious if this was a common problem and whether on not it is true that I cannot obtain a new motherboard on the open market.


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    riskwriter, Mar 17, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    There should be a few D900T motherboards about on eBay. If it's still under warranty (I doubt there is any left though) you could get Alienware to exchange it for you.
     
    Hirohata, Mar 17, 2009
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