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Platypus replied

27 January 2010, 21:09
Originally posted by pzz76077 View Post

Drop it out the bedroom window and claim for a new MacBook on the house insurance??

PZZ

tut tut.
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pzz76077 replied

27 January 2010, 21:04
Originally posted by Bluebird View Post

Guys,
Got two faults on my laptop,

1. the screen is black for about 1/4 of ths display - so I'm guessing a new screen is required.

2. The laptop doesn't always charge, I've changed the charger but get the same problem - new power pack?

I've been quoted £180 for the above repairs - does that seem reasonable or not?

Thanks for any guidence.

Bluebirds!!!!

Drop it out the bedroom window and claim for a new MacBook on the house insurance??

PZZ
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jmo21 replied

27 January 2010, 19:05
we need figures before we can decide whether £180 is worth it.

Processor, max memory, HD size etc also how old is it?
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Spacecadet replied

27 January 2010, 18:28
Originally posted by Bluebird View Post

Guys,
Got two faults on my laptop,

1. the screen is black for about 1/4 of ths display - so I'm guessing a new screen is required.

2. The laptop doesn't always charge, I've changed the charger but get the same problem - new power pack?

I've been quoted £180 for the above repairs - does that seem reasonable or not?

Thanks for any guidence.

Bluebirds!!!!

2. sounds like you might need a new battery... they tend to get a bit flakey after a couple of years

£180 sounds reasonable... but then how old and what spec is your laptop?
How much would it cost you to get something similar today?
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Clippy replied

27 January 2010, 18:12
Depends how old it is.
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MPwannadecentincome replied

27 January 2010, 14:45
Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post

Bin it!

ebay it
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BolshieBastard replied

27 January 2010, 14:32
Originally posted by Bluebird View Post

Guys,
Got two faults on my laptop,

1. the screen is black for about 1/4 of ths display - so I'm guessing a new screen is required.

2. The laptop doesn't always charge, I've changed the charger but get the same problem - new power pack?

I've been quoted £180 for the above repairs - does that seem reasonable or not?

Thanks for any guidence.

Bluebirds!!!!

Bin it!
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voodooflux replied

27 January 2010, 14:23
Is your laptop getting on a bit now? If so it sounds like a good opportunity for an upgrade - you can get a lot for your money these days.
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Bluebird started a topic Laptop - woth repair or bin?

27 January 2010, 14:20
Laptop - woth repair or bin?

Guys,
Got two faults on my laptop,

1. the screen is black for about 1/4 of ths display - so I'm guessing a new screen is required.

2. The laptop doesn't always charge, I've changed the charger but get the same problem - new power pack?

I've been quoted £180 for the above repairs - does that seem reasonable or not?

Thanks for any guidence.

Bluebirds!!!!
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