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    1 bad pixel on P-6831FX, trade-in?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by originalgamesta, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. originalgamesta

    originalgamesta Newbie

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    Would like the opinion of this forum if I should take my Gateway machine back to bestbuy due to 1 pixel in middel top of screen. Only noticeable on dark backgrounds.

    Loaded and customized the machine at this point but girlfriend is also a little disappointed that we just spent 1300 on this.

    We're planning to take overseas and this will likely be used for DVDs and watching tv too.
     
    originalgamesta, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. BMW135i

    BMW135i Notebook Consultant

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    I would if your just swapping for same thing other than that there is a 15% restocking fee.
     
    BMW135i, Feb 25, 2008
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    gpershall Newbie

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    I had one bad pixel on mine. Tapped the screen with my finger and presto.... the bad pixel was gone... It has been about a month since then and it has not returned.. I have tapped the screen with my finger and nothing came back.. Not saying this will work on yours but you might give this a try...
     
    gpershall, Feb 25, 2008
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    einhander Notebook Deity

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    einhander, Feb 25, 2008
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    gallopingsalmon Notebook Geek

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    i had an dead pixel on my old laptop which I got from best buy. I returned and I did not have to pay for a restocking fee. I did have to pay an additional fee because the laptop I bought was an open item.
     
    gallopingsalmon, Feb 25, 2008
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    armyofchad Notebook Enthusiast

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    how much did they make you pay if you don't mind me asking.
     
    armyofchad, Feb 25, 2008
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    gallopingsalmon Notebook Geek

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    it was like $100 more or so. It was just the difference.
     
    gallopingsalmon, Feb 25, 2008
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    gallopingsalmon Notebook Geek

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    did you end up trading it in? I just found a dead pixel on my screen. currently running a dead pixel hoping it works.
     
    gallopingsalmon, Mar 19, 2008
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