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    Spare parts source for Studio 1737 and Inspiron 9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Simpler=Better, Sep 14, 2009.

  1. Simpler=Better

    Simpler=Better Notebook Consultant

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    Dell's parts people are idiots-1 hour on hold then "Ah yes...we have a Logitech wireless USB keyboard for only $54.99 and it will be compatible with your 1737"

    I need to source the following parts:
    Studio 1737:
    Backlit Keyboard.(Found a refurb keyboard for $90..that can't be right)

    Inspiron 9300:
    Bluetooth card (Dell wanted $35)
    New keyboard (Dell wanted $45)
    Power jack(I will solder to the mb)

    Is there a preferred source for spare parts? Or just good ol' fleabay?
     
    Simpler=Better, Sep 14, 2009
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  2. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    You could try here: http://www.parts-people.com/, or search the forums for a post by Mastershroom who recomends a chap from Dell called Fabio (I think). Finally, the older the machine the better you can always eBay it
     
    Fragilexx, Sep 14, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Fabio Mejia is the guy I'm talking about. Send an email to fabio_mejia[at]dell.com and he'll be able to set you up with an order form if Dell has the parts.

    Otherwise, parts-people.com is an excellent third party source, as is resaleremarketing.net
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 14, 2009
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  4. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    sort of related, Should I have DELL come out and replace my backlit keyboard???

    the Num Lk LED is dead
     
    Ice Cold, Sep 15, 2009
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  5. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    If you rely on your Num Lock light, you might as well.
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 15, 2009
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