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    I take it this isn't normal? :(

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Widge, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Widge

    Widge Notebook Consultant

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    i believe that it is modren art.. :p

    dead pixels?
     
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    oh poo

    what a let down

    :(
     
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    Get a new screen... call dell up
     
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    Yup, you've got rows of dead pixels. Need a new panel.
     
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    mah, technical support's line is BROKEN

    DELL IS BROKEN
     
    Widge, Feb 19, 2008
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    Now how does something like that make it past a final QC check? I can't believe that's something that would fail only in transit after it left the manufacturing facility...

    -sd
     
    SoonerDave, Feb 19, 2008
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    "I take it this isn't normal? :(

    Do you really need use to answer the question?
     
    allshookup, Feb 19, 2008
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    call dell and have them send you a new laptop
     
    mia4l, Feb 19, 2008
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    Mr Dell is coming to fix it tomorrow. Which is nice.

    This was an outlet jobbie, so I doubt I'd get a replacement lappie.

    Plugged it into my work monitor and it does appear to be the lcd and not the graphics card.

    I just hope the screen I get in return is as nice and as crisp as this one. Of course minus the lines!

    I've been given a Crimson Red btw, its a really nice colour. Soft touch. I was expecting something shiny.

    I'll happily put up with someone changing my monitor over considering the nice price I got this for.
     
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    haha, you see its Vista... and I wasn't sure if it was some fun Vista thing.
     
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    Widge, other than the bummer white lines how is the computer? Does it look new? I'm still waiting on my refurb. its on the way. I'm hoping I get a good one.
     
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    looks bang on. totally new looking. quiet. not tried the headphone jack yet though.
     
    Widge, Feb 19, 2008
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