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    My Envy 14 1xxx is dying :(

    Discussion in 'HP' started by demonhotrod, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. demonhotrod

    demonhotrod Notebook Evangelist

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    The optical drive has stopped reading DVD's/CDs, the keyboard backlight cable has snapped, my keyboard is missing the "delete" key and now today, the CPU Fan has started to whine unexplainable loud... I think a fan bearing might of gone? It's really not looking good for my beloved E14 after 3 good years together

    Does anyone know of a place (In the UK) where I can get some reasonably priced replacement parts, or is this the beginning of the end? I have emailed a couple of HP Part resellers over here and they want hundreds of £'s for some of the parts I mentioned... really not worth it

    It's a sad, sad day indeed
     
    demonhotrod, Oct 24, 2013
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  2. notebooko

    notebooko Notebook Consultant

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    Just sounds like a few things that need some fixing. You can buy all the parts straight off ebay for reasonable prices. A keyboard replacement, optical drive, and fan will definitely run you less than $100 US dollars. I think 1 pound ~ 1.5 USD.
     
    notebooko, Oct 26, 2013
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