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    Depot Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nvid8600GT, Feb 8, 2008.

  1. Nvid8600GT

    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    Hi Guys,

    My lappy is going in for an LCD replacement and I was wondering do they touch the HD when repairing the system? I just dont want to lose my stuff.

    Thanks

    AJ
     
    Nvid8600GT, Feb 8, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They shouldn't. Can't guarantee they won't.
     
    Lithus, Feb 8, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Make backups! Everyone needs to do this. Regardless of your situation. You should always have backups made. You never know when something could happen.

    As Lithus said, the answer is probably no, but it is a possibility yes.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 8, 2008
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  4. Nvid8600GT

    Nvid8600GT Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for your responses guys, i'll let u know how my depot experience goes. My 1520 came with the Infamous SEC 3350 screen and I hope to get something better... if not its going back again.

    AJ
     
    Nvid8600GT, Feb 8, 2008
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  5. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    Last year I had a Dell tech advise me to remove the hard drive before sending to the depot. He said it wasn't absolutely necessary, but he advised it.
     
    chelet, Feb 8, 2008
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