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    Inspiron 5160

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hlesley, Apr 29, 2007.

  1. hlesley

    hlesley Notebook Enthusiast

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    My nephew has a 5160 and the screen has gone out. Should he replace the screen or replace the laptop?
    How much would a screen cost and where could one be found?

    Thanks

    Herman
     
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    I will have to get back with my nephew. He took it to Best Buy and the Geek Squad said it would cost $600 to fix it. I found a place called Parts People Inc. They had several screens listed from 99.95 to 199.95, depending on condition. I am not sure which screen he has.
     
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    For $600 you might as well replace it with a new laptop
     
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    I knew the $600 was unreasonable. I think I could replace it myself, just did not know where to find a usable screen.
    Dell has a refurbished SXGA+ monitor for $428.95.
    Parts People Inc has a new LG monitor for $249.95. The other monitors are well used to like new, but they only have a 30 day warranty.
     
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