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    Should I bother to extend warranty

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ps2cho, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. ps2cho

    ps2cho Notebook Evangelist

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    No problems at all with my Inspiron 1520. My 2 year warranty ends in 2 weeks.

    Anybody know how much a basic 1 year extension costs? Whats the worst that could happen? Motherboard dies? I'll go on ebay and buy a used board for $150 and be done with it. Seem a reasonable plan?

    This laptop has been awesome. I've literally run it 24/7 for the past 2 years. Only reason I ever turn it off is when I travel or there is a windows update. I leave it on all night and day otherwise.

    Very impressed!
     
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  2. AV1611

    AV1611 Notebook Consultant

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    How much would the warranty be? Did you buy accidental protection the first time around as well? Do you have the $$$ to buy a new laptop if you don't have accidental protection and you hopelessly break this one? Think through your situation carefully.

    AV1611 out....
     
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  3. ps2cho

    ps2cho Notebook Evangelist

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    No I didn't buy accidental protection. Just the bog standard 2 year. Yes I have the money to buy a new laptop, but I'd prefer to just fix this one obviously as I don't see any reason to really upgrade. Are there even any GPU's currently available that are a big leap over the 8600M GT in a 15.4" lappy?

    I may even upgrade the CPU on this one as the 1.5GHz should get a big boost if I get the 2.2/2.4 and drop that in.
     
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey there!
    To find out exactly how much it would be to extend your warranty, you can contact a Dell Rep, or go here:

    Extend Warranty/Upgrade
    http://support.dell.com/support/top...y_store_sign_in?~ck=ln&c=us&l=en&lnki=0&s=gen

    Put in your Service Tag, and it will give you all options & pricing.

    I think if the price is right, and you look at the longevity & how long you plan on keeping you 1520..it may be a worthwhile investment.

    Unless, you have possibly planned on in the near future to purchasing a new lappy, that amount of money for the extended warranty you could perhaps save for that! ;)


    Hope that helps!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 8, 2009
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