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Dell laptop screen busted - recommendations

chunter
chunter Posts: 2,026 Forumite
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I have an Inspiron 1300, about 18 months old, which has a crack right down the middle of the screen.

Anybody any recommendations on who to go to for a replacement screen and to get it fixed.

Maybe cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand Insp1300 off ebay?

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  • skintscotsman
    skintscotsman Posts: 671 Forumite
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    would it not maybe be covered on your house insurance? just a thought.

    i wouldn't buy laptops 2nd hand off ebay - no warranty!!!!!
    A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
  • skintscotsman
    skintscotsman Posts: 671 Forumite
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    can you not pickup brand new dell laptops for in the region of £300 - £400 now anyway?
    A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
  • Gazman321
    Gazman321 Posts: 100 Forumite
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    How about connecting a monitor for the meantime? Thants if you dont need it to be portable.
  • Mizz_Pink
    Mizz_Pink Posts: 756 Forumite
    We run a pc shop and we know that screens are hugely expensive to replace and most people get a replacement laptop on the house insurance, as the insurance companies wont pay to get screens fixed or replaced.

    You may have to pay £50 excess ?
    Just owe Dad £2500 for a new car
    :A

    Paid off car loan 22nd August 2009. :T
  • imho
    imho Posts: 2,515 Forumite
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    My mate accidentally stood on her laptop,and broke the screen.We looked round fro a replacement screen and the price was huge,not worth repairing it.I would try like everyone else says,and claim off your house insurance.
  • skintscotsman
    skintscotsman Posts: 671 Forumite
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    imho wrote:
    My mate accidentally stood on her laptop,.

    was she dancing on the tables? :confused: :j
    A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
  • Broke_Student
    Broke_Student Posts: 730 Forumite
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    skintscotsman wrote:
    was she dancing on the tables? :confused: :j

    No, she must have been lap dancing! :rotfl: :rotfl:
    They say you can't put a value on life... but I live it at half price!
  • imho
    imho Posts: 2,515 Forumite
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    ha ha.No she had put it on the floor in front of a cupboard and went in to get something from the cupboard and lost her balance,and stepped on it !
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