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    M1330 Uneven Base

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cheap-information, May 11, 2008.

  1. cheap-information

    cheap-information Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I know that this is a common problem with the 9 Cell Battery but mine has only just happened.

    With both the 6 cell, 9 Cell and even without the battery there is a good 4mm gap on the underneath on the front right of the laptop. Obviously this is not good in terms of typing.

    I have emailed Dell Tech support and they say that they will replace the base.

    But my Windows Vista Ultimate license is also on the base, they say that I don't need it and I will not get one.

    I am not very happy about this because I paid for the license and am going to have to get rid of it.

    What are the options here?

    Also, do you think the motherboard and other stuff inside may be bent? It is in perfect working order and was fine before, I haven't used it in a month or so and have only just found it out. It is around 6 months old?
     
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Give them a call and start nagging
     
    X2P, May 11, 2008
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  3. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    the base just contains the windows vista ultimate sticker.... if you really change the base, copy down the cd-key first.....

    if you reformat, and reinstall using the DVD, the DVD should already see the Ultimate Key(its embeded into your motherboard's info) and give you Vista ULtimate.......
     
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  4. traveller

    traveller Notebook Deity

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    Are you saying that your 1330 warped like, "overnight"...?
     
    traveller, May 11, 2008
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