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    6860 Warranty Replacement from BB

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by ckrp25, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. ckrp25

    ckrp25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Long story short, the other day I spilled a cup of coffee all over my 6860 fx while it was running. I took it to a local computer place just for an idea of the extent of the damage and he told me it would almost definitely need to be completely replaced. Good thing i bought the Best Buy accidental coverage I guess.
    Anyways, I'm wondering if say, I waited until the release of the newer model to report it, they would replace it with that one? :rolleyes: What do you guys think?
     
    ckrp25, Aug 1, 2008
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Hmm, they might, or they might send it back to Gateway to get a 6860FX. If they have any in stock, they would probably just give you the 6860FX instead of the 7811FX.
     
    dtwn, Aug 1, 2008
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    ckrp25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm I was afraid of that.. I thought they may have been out of the 6860's though.
     
    ckrp25, Aug 1, 2008
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    Mebbe wait a few more days :)
    Or check stock at your local stores.

    T
     
    Sharkonwheels, Aug 1, 2008
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    ckrp25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmm yeah I wonder how long it would be until they're completely out of the 6860's and would have to give me the 7811
     
    ckrp25, Aug 1, 2008
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    focusfre4k Notebook Evangelist

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    I would so cash in on that LOL!
     
    focusfre4k, Aug 1, 2008
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    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    My guess is that you'll end up with a 6860FX as they still have them in-stock online. Would be nice to get the 7811, tho!
     
    Dook, Aug 1, 2008
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    ckrp25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess I'll just try and hold on to it as long as possible to improve my chances of an upgrade :D Maybe i'm getting false hope tho :eek:
     
    ckrp25, Aug 2, 2008
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  9. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    get it replaced with w/e they have now.

    im sure you will drop coffee on it again before your warranty runs out.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 2, 2008
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    Hey guys first post here, I've been looking on for awhile and decided seeing as I both own a 6860 and work at BB I could have some good input.

    Ok just realize that if you do cash in on the 3yr ADH you will have to repurchase it if you want it on your replacement. Also wait a month or so if possible, because if the district is out of 6860's they will give you the new model(or at least my store would).
     
    BigHops323, Aug 2, 2008
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    ckrp25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would have to repurchase the warranty? Damn that sucks I didnt know that.. I guess this was a more costly mistake than i thought.
     
    ckrp25, Aug 2, 2008
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  12. Chase.Barnett

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    I doubt it... If anything, they will try and give you the G50 which is 1249. If thats the case, request the value of the original purchase on a gift card then just get what you want and pay the difference.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Aug 2, 2008
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