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    Out of warranty repair - need help

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ISD, Jan 28, 2010.

  1. ISD

    ISD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys

    My m15x went out of warranty some time ago and about a week ago the hinges started playing tricks on me again. Worst part is they did some collateral damage to the front of the laptop (you know, where the Skullcap is located). The damage is that some of the silvery coating had peeled off and right now it's not pretty at all :(
    I phoned up Alienware Europe customer support and they told me I could send the laptop for out of warranty repair, however they couldn't guarantee they'll have all the necessary parts. So right now I started looking for alternatives. The CSR mentioned the site ztronics.com, however I couldn't find all the parts I need there (namely the Skullcap back of the laptop)
    So my question to you guys is: do you know any other sites that sell Alienware replacement parts?

    Help will be immensely appreciated.
     
    ISD, Jan 28, 2010
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  2. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are also somes parts being sold on Ebay. Just search m15x. I remember seeing the back of the laptop panel being sold. I think it was a ripley though. EDIT: nevermind I found a skullcap here LINK
     
    kobe, Jan 28, 2010
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  3. cleverpseudonym

    cleverpseudonym PG RATED

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    ebay has these all the time for cheap
     
    cleverpseudonym, Jan 30, 2010
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    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    Laxxi, Jan 30, 2010
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  5. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    While the Gmask did help, the problem still resurfaced for me.

    Please check out this thread, http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=423760 ,where I was able to post a permanent fix for the hinge issue. The problem being that service was done here in Manila.

    Most forum members were able to post their DIY fixes as well in that thread as well. Good luck to you
     
    cha, Jan 30, 2010
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  6. darkloki

    darkloki Notebook Deity

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    How would this skin option work on a Skull Cap? top? I see how it would be no problem on a Ripley but Skull Cap would be bad.
     
    darkloki, Mar 23, 2010
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