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    XPS M1530 Casing broken

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jack_m, Jul 11, 2009.

  1. jack_m

    jack_m Newbie

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    Well, I've just managed to drop my laptop, and the part of the casing has snapped :eek: Its a clean snap snapped on the outside, on the just after the curve on the hinge (If you imagine the planel that says XPS on the casing, well the crack is about the equivilent of half way up that, just after the curvature of the hinge) I know my warranty doesnt cover accidental damage, so is there any way I could replace this casing myself, of fix it somehow? Im uessing not, but any help would be appreciated :(

    Thanks
    Jack
     
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    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    mystery905, Jul 11, 2009
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    jack_m Newbie

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    The crack is displayed in the pic below (Sorry its not the actual one, havent got access to my digital cam, but will tomorrow if need need be!)

    http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3365/crackffh.jpg


    Should either of these off of ebay do? (Im in the UK if your wondering)

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-XPS-M1330-Laptop-WXGA-LCD-Back-Cover-Backlid-HR170_W0QQitemZ380136283466QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL?hash=item5881e35d4a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|293%3A1|294%3A50




    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....o=CRX&its=S%2BI%2BSS&itu=SI%2BISS%2BUCI&otn=4


    I hope so, breaking my case really ruined my day, as you could imagine!

    Thanks
    Jack
     
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  4. mystery905

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    The ones you link to are for the m1330, not the m1530 which is what I thought you had.

    You should only need the outer lid too, not the inside bezel unless inside it is cracked too.
     
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    Also, depending on how bad the damage is, you might be able to:

    1. crazy glue the cracks

    2. cover them with a skin such as the ones from this site:

    http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/cPath/23_60

    This would be simpler labour-wise, and you get the benefit of a nice cover.
     
    mystery905, Jul 11, 2009
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    cedchung Notebook Enthusiast

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    The exact same thing happened to me. I bought a new lid from ebay and changed it myself.
     
    cedchung, Jul 12, 2009
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    hooligan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have an M1530 lid for sale, see my sig below! I can easily guide you in how to fit it as well. hope to hear from you soon!
     
    hooligan001, Jul 12, 2009
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