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    xps m140 lcd screen has lines eveywhere.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Militant X, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Militant X

    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    lcd sceen seems gone, trying to make sure everything works before I try to pay fo another one. the questions that I have is how much does a new lcd screen usually cost and also is it worth it considering this laptop is worth maybe 350 bucks.

    I just need basic laptop with a cd burner, I don't game or use any extensive programs at all. I've had this laptop since march 06 and its given me no problems yet.

    what should I do?
     
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    The_Punisher Notebook Evangelist

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    Check with Dell first home much a replacement will cost you. Then look at how much a nice new lappy would cost you and make your pick. A new screen will be cheaper then a new one I think, but its up to you.
     
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    Militant X Notebook Consultant

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    dell said 3 or 4 hundred. I checked ebay and found some screens for 160 but once again what if its not the lcd but the motherboard? I got white and black lines running up half the screen.

    I really don't need to spend 500 bucks on a new laptop but it seems that's probably the best option since fixing this is a uncertainty.
     
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