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Thread ID: 120436	2011-09-08 11:23:00	Computer Repairs and CGA	Jon (16540)	Press F1

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1229806	2011-09-12 19:57:00	Wow, I'm seriously surprised at the comments here suggesting that laptops only last 2 years! I take it you don't mention that to customers when they come in to buy one... I did. I pointed out that they are not upgradable,flimsier than desktops due to their nature, expensive for parts, have less manufacturers warranty (parts warranty on desktops), get hot and are designed for portability so if you don't need potable why buy one.	pctek (84)
1229807	2011-09-12 20:59:00	I did. I pointed out that they are not upgradable,flimsier than desktops due to their nature, expensive for parts, have less manufacturers warranty (parts warranty on desktops), get hot and are designed for portability so if you don't need potable why buy one. Totally agree :thumbs: I tell customers the exact same thing. Many people think thats all thats available because that what the toaster shops push these days.	wainuitech (129)
1229808	2011-09-12 21:06:00	What I want to know is what would cause all these following parts to die, all at once: LCD panel, HDD, DVD Drive, heatsink and labour. My guess: A pretty damn major drop, or brute force.	Chilling_Silence (9)
1229809	2011-09-12 21:52:00	Too true Chill, never seen any Laptop have so many failures all at once on its own. Looking back over the threads though - one thing still is "bugging" it was mentioned they didn't know why they had failed. If I were to take a guess, without actually seeing the Laptop, I would be more inclined to look at a motherboard problem, not the other mentioned parts, simply because everything connects to the Motherboard one way or another :2cents:	wainuitech (129)
1229810	2011-09-13 00:25:00	When did we start accepting that such a short lifespan was acceptable? Do the retailers seriously think we can all afford to replace our gear that often? /end rant /rant begin We started accepting this when PC's & laptops became so damn cheap. There is no profit margin in them. They are made with lowest cost on mind. I guess this may be why some of the original PCs will still be working well after the consumer grade PC's have died. No one would pay $5000- $10000 for a laptop with a 5 year Factory guarantee, & built specifically with reliability in mind Robust lappies are available, no one wants em, why , because of cost. get a Mil spec one if you really want something with guaranteed reliability & durability. :punk :punk /rant ends all stuff can break down & fail. Its just a fact of life, deal with it. 99% of the time it isnt an issue as brand name stuff usually doesnt fail.	1101 (13337)
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