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    Grainy and Cpu-whine

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by roobarb, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. roobarb

    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    Well my Vostro 1500 has the grainy AUO and the horrible cpu-whine, otherwise it's really nice. Fast performance.

    I might return it though, and get another system. I've had it for 5 weeks. What's the chances of them allowing me to return it? How much will the fee be?
    The chances of getting a nice lg screen is small and it would be time consuming getting a new one, actually they aren't even letting me replace the screen atm.
    I'd maybe like to try a Macintosh.
    (Support phone isn't open at this time)
    So what'd ya reckon me to do?
     
    roobarb, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. meaCulpa

    meaCulpa Notebook Guru

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    I had these problems too and returned my Vostro 1500 twice, however within the 30 day period. I am not sure about your chances but keep trying until you find a tech support guy who might accept return or a replacement.
     
    meaCulpa, Oct 2, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    They're not going to let you return it, however, you can always try to get it repaired.
     
    Lithus, Oct 2, 2007
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  4. roobarb

    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    Damn.

    There are some stuff i'd like to change though..
    I'd like a 7200rpm harddrive, Draft-N and bluetooth...
    Will this be expensive to add? What should i do with tha old harddrive?? Will they take it?
     
    roobarb, Oct 3, 2007
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  5. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Buy the parts elsewhere...

    eBay the old HD or do a trade...
     
    frazell, Oct 3, 2007
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