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    WPAN, is it worth the fix??

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by DR650SE, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    So I tore down the laptop to clean it since I couldn't sleep last night. I noticed the blue wire to the broadcom card is loose, well turns out it has the little piece it plugs into still attached to the wire. Nice right? Don't know how, don't know when, but I attached a picture so you can see where the little piece is missing from (it's still in the wire plug.) My question is is it worth getting fixed? I never use WPAN, and quite frankly don't really even know what it is. I'm pretty sure my bluetooth works, which i never use, and my wireless works. Should I go through the trouble of calling dell? I have the warranty so I feel inclined to do so. Got the laptop 21 days ago... Opinions? Anyone find this feature useful?
     

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    benthedogtrainer Notebook Evangelist

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    http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid40_gci837444,00.html

    i would..your bored...lol...go for it bro
     
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    what about sending the WWAN card for them to replace? maybe they will do that.
     
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    You do have a point. I don't need it but won't hurt to have a working one.


    Thats what I'm hoping for. I have the warranty, but I'm hoping they will let me do it on my own. After all its just removing the back panel and three screws that hold the palm rest in place. I'll give them a call tonight.
     
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