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    R.I.P. my inspiron 6400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alpha128, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. alpha128

    alpha128 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am sad, my 3 yrs old 6400 died after my premium care finished, failed to get the bootup screen load...

    Is there anyway to self-repair it? or maybe i shd move on and get a new one?
     
    alpha128, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Make sure everything is seated properly. Re-seat the RAM sticks in their slots, as well as the wireless cards. You might also want to re-seat the CPU and reapply fresh thermal compound on the heatsink. Check to make sure that all cables are firmly plugged in.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    also remove your battery and plug it again.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 25, 2009
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    3DViRuS Notebook Consultant

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    had the same problem with 3 years old inspiron 6400 (integrated gfx) due to mother board failure and i think the main reason which killed it, is OVERHEATING well i was out of warranty and won't spend money... so RIP inspirons ;'(
     
    3DViRuS, Aug 27, 2009
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  5. Ed. Yang

    Ed. Yang Notebook Deity

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    Yeah. Unless if your mobo is totally fried, i don't think your 6400 is totally dead. Maybe some of it's internal organs had failed, probably you can drag it's life a little further by changing some of the bad parts.

    Aww... R.I.P.
     
    Ed. Yang, Aug 27, 2009
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  6. alpha128

    alpha128 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the info guys, tried and confirmed it died due to MOBO failure :'( guess i will get a new macbook pro next week...
     
    alpha128, Aug 29, 2009
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    Can't find a working mobo for it on ebay? Get it and tear that sucker down and re-build it.
     
    mattmcss, Aug 29, 2009
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  8. alpha128

    alpha128 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm maybe i shd find a working mobo on ebay...
     
    alpha128, Sep 8, 2009
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  9. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    hey if your going to just throw it out, I will take that Inspiron 6400 of your hands.
    The main reason laptops die, is due to extensive periods of running high temperatures. Since the first day I got my E1505 (same as Inspiron 6400) I had I8KFANGUI installed, forcing the fans to full speed. I let it sit running 100% cpu load for months on end, havent had a problem. Just keep your next laptop cool and it will serve you well.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 8, 2009
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