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    Laptop inside the Box for one month

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cyan, Mar 11, 2009.

  1. Cyan

    Cyan Notebook Geek

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    I just ordered a Latitude E6400 from the outlet but I won't be able to open it for another month. Is it ok to leave the laptop inside the box for that long?

    Thanks.
     
    Cyan, Mar 11, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    There isn't a problem with leaving it in the box for a month... but you only have three weeks to return the machine if there's a serious problem, so you should find a way to take it for a spin before those three weeks are up...
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 11, 2009
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  3. Cyan

    Cyan Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the reply. I guess I would have to rely on the warranty and my luck if it turns bad. I was just curious because I have never let any of my computers stay off that long. I've even read somewhere that the battery has to be removed.
     
    Cyan, Mar 11, 2009
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  4. Koer

    Koer Notebook Deity

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    naaa... i left my m1530 in its box for arround 2 months, it came out in prime condition ,and the battery is working perfectly :D

    lol what is sad is that you cant use your new *beast* right away!!!
     
    Koer, Mar 11, 2009
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  5. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    why can't you open it yet
     
    jonhapimp, Mar 11, 2009
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  6. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Its fine. We have had computers at our shop sit for years before opened. I'm sure the dell outlet has many computers just sitting there not being able to be sold too.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 12, 2009
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