No plastic cover means a used m1530?

I just got mine m1530 yay but i noticed there rn't covers on the hinge and the part below the speakers does that mean its being used by someone? and i also noticed the a huge gaps that connect the panel to do base of the laptop and a gaps on the side of the hinge where the dell logo is and when i put my nails inbetween the gap it easily gets bigger are these things all natural?

 

It sounds like a laptop got by the QA department at Dell. You might want to post some screen shots to be sure, but I think you're probably going to want to call Dell and request a replacement.

 

if i wanted to get it replaced do i have to send in the laptop with or without the stuff (i.e battery) or do i just send in the laptop itself battery free?

 

i swaped in the 9 cell battery and is now charging

 

What happens is that Dell will send you a replacement, and whatever they end up sending you have to return the old version.

So if they send you a laptop+battery, you return both the old ones. If they send just a laptop, you keep the battery and send the old laptop back.

 

I just received mine and the microphone/earphone in front had a plastic protector. I notice a plastic cover/protector on top of the media buttons. No gaps on the hinges. The screen has a bit of "grainy" look to it but after reading the book it has some type of anti-glare. I only notice this under bright lights. The glossy screen glare isn't as bad as the HP models. The HP glossy screens have a lot of glare but the colors are more vibrant.

 

I also just received my lappy without the clear plastic thingy but all else is well so I'll be keeping mine.

 

i received my replacement unit today without the plastic cover also.
it is a completely new one (not refurbished). maybe the new production procedure is to peel off the plactic cover?

 

you would have to send everything in

 

Trust me man. If you are happy with it other wise, like working fine . live with it. Don't go through the exchange . it's hell. I have been doing it for 6 weeks now. next week I will have my 4th laptop and 2 screens ... don't know if they are the right ones yet..
if you had to. then return it and order again.

 

mine came without plastic covering and the unit was in perfect condition. I'm with dvm on the exchanges. Sometimes they can be more trouble than they're worth. If you have a funtional system with minor cosmetic issues, it might not be worth the hassle. Then again, you may have a completely smooth transfer.