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nsmchris
May 17th, 2007, 08:04 PM
Argh. My hard disk is failing in my new laptop (3 month old XPS1710). It was nice enough to tell me, but still I have to replace the HD and reinstall all my development software. That takes almost a full day. Dell shipped my new HD and I'll spend most of the day tomorrow getting back to where I should have been yesterday. The good news is I got the full CS3 suite in the mail today, so I won't have to call Adobe and Macromedia to transfer my authorizations.

Luckily I also have more computers than fingers, so I can still get on the forums. ;)

Chris...
Kyle
May 17th, 2007, 08:06 PM
That is sickening, when that happens to me I just buy a new computer/phone etc. because I cant be bothered fixing something that is prone to break again. In fact I just dropped $600 on a new blackberry so I didnt have to do the contract bs, and 2 days later my old one started working again by itself.
PGZ
May 17th, 2007, 08:49 PM
That is sickening, when that happens to me I just buy a new computer/phone etc. because I cant be bothered fixing something that is prone to break again. In fact I just dropped $600 on a new blackberry so I didnt have to do the contract bs, and 2 days later my old one started working again by itself.

Isnt there like a 3 day return policy on that ??
Kyle
May 17th, 2007, 08:53 PM
Isnt there like a 3 day return policy on that ??


Not sure really, never thought of that.
Dale
May 17th, 2007, 08:54 PM
i just got my laptop 3 months ago also. its kind of an "offbrand" one but it works great. i just want to get rid of it because i fear something will happen to it.
PGZ
May 17th, 2007, 09:04 PM
Not sure really, never thought of that.

I think you have 3 days to change your mind on all contracts you sign for goods. May wanna look into it.
Kyle
May 17th, 2007, 09:05 PM
I think you have 3 days to change your mind on all contracts you sign for goods. May wanna look into it.

Cool thanks I think I have one day left.
Kasami2k4
May 17th, 2007, 11:14 PM
Let me guess. Maxtor / toshiba hard disk? Those LOVE to die!

Seagate barracuda are the most stable atm =p But uh, what helps it GREATLY is NOT letting it overheat? haha. Get a laptop cooler =)
TooSik
May 28th, 2007, 10:36 PM
You should have the 3 day policy on it, that sucks, sorry man.
idzone
May 28th, 2007, 11:14 PM
Seagate harddisks have failed me 3 times in 07.
ankur_1163
June 1st, 2007, 01:38 PM
Last month my laptop's hard disk failed and still no replacement :(
ankur_1163
June 1st, 2007, 01:39 PM
I guess i have to calla those guys once more , but thats one negative thing with laptops. Their repair isnt easy and costly also.