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    How old is my Inspiron 17R?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by rudge, Feb 20, 2013.

  1. rudge

    rudge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have just received a "New" Inspiron 17R 5720.

    However, when I look at the Windows Update Install History it shows a number of installations/updates dated 5th Oct 2012?

    Would this be normal or is it a sign that it may be one that has been sent back for repair?

    Can anybody advise?
     
    rudge, Feb 20, 2013
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    77doran Newbie

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    You should be able to go to dells website and enter the "Service Tag" and find out the build date, warranty, original specs. Hope this helps.
     
    77doran, Feb 20, 2013
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    rudge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the reply.

    Can you advise where you specifically will find/access the build date details?
     
    rudge, Feb 21, 2013
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    Nigel8600 Notebook Evangelist

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    The day the warranty started is a good clue. Dell does not reset those for anything
     
    Nigel8600, Feb 21, 2013
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    Thanks.

    In the end after talking to Dell the unit is to be returned for a refund as there were some other out of the box problems.
     
    rudge, Feb 21, 2013
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