Dell repairs in Melbourne?

Bearz · 29th December 2006, 2:28 PM

Hi all, first time posting here and I'm after a little advice.

I've got an Inspiron 600m here that's in need of some repairs. What's wrong with isn't exactly hardware, more like problems with the actual enclosure (busted power button, broken lcd tab thingy, dodgy mouse buttons etc.). Unfortunately it's out of warranty by about 6 months.

Dell quoted a whopping $700 for an additional year of extended warranty (parts, labour, accident/theft etc.), and for 2 yrs it comes just under $1k. Personally I don't think it's worth the cost seeing the laptop is nearly 2 years old.

Hence, does anyone know any reputable repair venues in Melbourne that can do these kind of jobs without charging an arm and a leg? I know new parts will be needed (top panels/palmrest etc.) but I imagine something like this should cost too much?

Thanks, and any help much appreciated.

max223 · 29th December 2006, 2:40 PM

You can probably source the required casing from eBay (overseas) and replace it referring to Dell's service manual, which may be found on Dell's support page.

29th December 2006, 2:28 PM	#1
Bearz Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SE suburbs, Melbourne Posts: 890	Dell repairs in Melbourne? Hi all, first time posting here and I'm after a little advice. I've got an Inspiron 600m here that's in need of some repairs. What's wrong with isn't exactly hardware, more like problems with the actual enclosure (busted power button, broken lcd tab thingy, dodgy mouse buttons etc.). Unfortunately it's out of warranty by about 6 months. Dell quoted a whopping $700 for an additional year of extended warranty (parts, labour, accident/theft etc.), and for 2 yrs it comes just under $1k. Personally I don't think it's worth the cost seeing the laptop is nearly 2 years old. Hence, does anyone know any reputable repair venues in Melbourne that can do these kind of jobs without charging an arm and a leg? I know new parts will be needed (top panels/palmrest etc.) but I imagine something like this should cost too much? Thanks, and any help much appreciated. __________________ 87 successful trades on OCAU Most recent: Lloyd84,Dodoman,RavenNoir,FatmanNotSoSlim SmartJoy Dual Plus PS2->USB Converter review Are you a console RPG enthusiast? Console Fighting Games

29th December 2006, 2:40 PM	#2
max223 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NSW 2114 Posts: 1,327	You can probably source the required casing from eBay (overseas) and replace it referring to Dell's service manual, which may be found on Dell's support page.