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    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by enigmahack, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. enigmahack

    enigmahack Newbie

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    Hey everyone. I've been a stalker here for a while, but I haven't bothered to post until now because until now, I haven't had a question.

    I just got my nice, shiny new XPS which is awesome. It kills my desktop in every way...

    But I only got the 8700's and I'm thinking that I should have paid for the 8800's.

    Besides returning it and re-ordering it somehow with Dell, is there any way to get it upgraded? Like, any sites available with upgrades available by themselves? Or am I pretty much stuck until Dell releases the individual upgrade?

    Thanks in advance, and I love the forum BTW :)
     
    enigmahack, Feb 2, 2009
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    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Even if there are sites with upgrades, such an upgrade will likely void your warranty. I advise you to call them to check, and if it does void it just return it.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 2, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey, I think the easiest thing would be to return it, order a new one with the upgrade to what you want.

    You should still be within you allotted return for replacement/refund period. ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 2, 2009
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    enigmahack Newbie

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    Yeah, I paid for the 3year "Bumper to Bumper" warranty, so I figure if I call them and just talk to them about it, they might be able to do something.

    I'll call and ask, and see what they say :)

    Thanks for the advice!
     
    enigmahack, Feb 2, 2009
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Yes, give them a call and see what they say. But remember, that you do have that *time frame* for a *return/replacement* ~ if you do decide to do anything. And, that usually starts from the date of invoice, that's something very important to keep in mind. ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 2, 2009
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    Gotcha - Thanks for the heads up. I'll call them today and find out what my options are. :)
     
    enigmahack, Feb 2, 2009
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