Dell Laptop User Thread

[PandaCat]

Fellow Dell users, can i check with u all that whether is any1 out here using Intel 4965AGN as their laptop wireless card?

Cuz recently, i just brought linksys WAG325N broadband modem with router and i tried connecting my lappy to it as it only recognise it as 802.11G which i tot it shld be 802.11n instead?

Is there any ways i can configured my lappy wireless card to recognise it as 802.11N? As i call linksys, they said my modem's configuration are all okay.

Can anyone help me regarding this, pls?

 

[kkboy1]

Fellow Dell users, can i check with u all that whether is any1 out here using Intel 4965AGN as their laptop wireless card?

Cuz recently, i just brought linksys WAG325N broadband modem with router and i tried connecting my lappy to it as it only recognise it as 802.11G which i tot it shld be 802.11n instead?

Is there any ways i can configured my lappy wireless card to recognise it as 802.11N? As i call linksys, they said my modem's configuration are all okay.

Can anyone help me regarding this, pls?

have u try setting ur linksys modem to recognize 'N' only

 

[cyberian]

have u try setting ur linksys modem to recognize 'N' only

In order to use the 'N' from Intel, the router must be certify to be Connect with Intel® Centrino®.. Read here

Linksys is not certify. Look out for the logo.

 

[PandaCat]

In order to use the 'N' from Intel, the router must be certify to be Connect with Intel® Centrino®.. Read here

Linksys is not certify. Look out for the logo.

WAT?? Only those 4 brands ah, really ah?! HaiZ, guess i haf wasted the money ah?

have u try setting ur linksys modem to recognize 'N' only

Hmm for my linksys modem, it is either mixed or disabled which disable meant the wireless is not activated.

 

[kkboy1]

WAT?? Only those 4 brands ah, really ah?! HaiZ, guess i haf wasted the money ah?


Hmm for my linksys modem, it is either mixed or disabled which disable meant the wireless is not activated.

maybe u can try to update the linksys setup for the web it should be having 'N'only or mixed

 

[a4su_skyhawk]

warranty extension

Anyone here has done before?
My 640m's warranty going to expire in 1 month time.
Is it advisable to have it extension cos the laptop has not given me any problem for the past 11 months.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Diavonex]

A 2 years extension cost me $379.00

This DELL will probably last you another 2 to 3 years.

 

[cyberian]

WAT?? Only those 4 brands ah, really ah?! HaiZ, guess i haf wasted the money ah?

Yes only 4 brands and not all N model is Centrino Connect. So still need to look out for the logo....

 

[PandaCat]

A 2 years extension cost me $379.00

This DELL will probably last you another 2 to 3 years.

Hmm but i heard tat getting extension of warranty is quite difficult riteZ? As have to send ur laptop in to Dell for them to check riteZ?

 

[chengsun]

I got my vostro1400 about 3 weeks back, to be exact was on 19th nov, got a 2gb (free upgrade of ram) with vista business and all others standard, at $1386. I have been busy since then, overseas, work all this stuff, causing me no time to try downgrading to xp, though i have been wanting to do so.
then lately, think last week, saw dell latest promo, and saw that now vostro 1400 comes with win xp! i am rather dulan, coz there was no other oprtion than vista thats y i opt vista when i bought online.
so just now i test water, call dell customer care to check if they provide downgrading service. ther person said yes, the procedure is they will arrange delivery to collect from u ($60), then replace with another one (another cost, 10% of the price u bought urs), and then u have to top up whatever difference of the same model same specs tat is selling now. i was like, wat the hell...... then asked if they can send me a copy of the drivers, the person said ned to check, will get back to me by end of day. shall see......

 

[Diavonex]

Hmm but i heard tat getting extension of warranty is quite difficult riteZ? As have to send ur laptop in to Dell for them to check riteZ?

It's easy if your warranty is still active; best done one month before it expires. It can be done on the phone.

They'll charge $70 more if your warranty have expired.

No need to send to DELL for check.

 

[PandaCat]

It's easy if your warranty is still active; best done one month before it expires. It can be done on the phone.

They'll charge $70 more if your warranty have expired.

No need to send to DELL for check.

Icic. Hmm if want to extend more than 1yr, den will have to pay more than $70?

 

[Diavonex]

Ater the warranty runs out, you will incur additional costs (approx. $70) to get your system Re-certified!

Example:

2 year CompleteCover $370

Re-certification $70

Total $440.

 

[PandaCat]

Ater the warranty runs out, you will incur additional costs (approx. $70) to get your system Re-certified!

Example:

2 year CompleteCover $370

Re-certification $70

Total $440.

Hmm how much will it be for 3years completecover?

 

[Diavonex]

Check with DELL Customer Service.

I paid $379 for 2 years extension.

 

[Avatar_Viper]

i know this is stupid, but one question here... is there any warranty card for dell 1520... cause i couldn't find any... i only got the receipt. if i one day need to go the support centre, how do they know i got how many years of warranty...

 

[Diavonex]

DELL do not provide warranty card; it's automatically activated.

Check your warranty status here:

http://supportapj.dell.com/support/...ems_info/en/details?c=sg&cs=sgdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

 

[Diavonex]

This is how the warranty status looks like:

 

[Diavonex]

.....if i one day need to go the support centre, how do they know i got how many years of warranty...

You don't need to go to the support centre; they will send the technician to your house.

Once you mention your Service Tag, they'll know everything about your computer, warranty and where you stay.

 

[PC_Dreams]

Yes, dell's support is one of the best around.
They outsourced to Getronics who can do a 1 to 1 replacement of any spoilt components from motherboard to optical drive.
Even after the warranty is over, their after-market parts are also easily found but needs some expertise to fit though.