Laptop Motherboard problem.....
By Architect.J •
I have a Dell XPS1530. Been using it for the past 2-3 years.
When I switch it on now, the power button lights up and there is the initial sound of the fan starting. After that the fan stops and nothing ever comes on the monitor. I took it to the agents here (computer arabia) and they said the motherboard needs to be replaced and it will cost approx QR 1000. With that amount I might as well get a new netbook. So here are my queries:
1: Is there some place I can get the motherboard replaced in the QR500 range?
2: if not, is there some place I can sell it to for cheap? its a 2.2ghz Core 2 with 2gb RAM, and I really dont want to throw it away like that!
Just thought I'd update this:
I got my laptop fixed! Thnx to Mr Syed's contact(post above).
The problem was NOT the motherboard, but the cooling mechanism. I guess Computer Arabia were too lazy to investigate, and just said replace Motherboard for 1000QR.
And to think I believed them and was thinking about getting another machine!
Never believe anything these OFFICIAL reps tell you here....
I do feel like complaining to Computer Arabia about their idiotic service department, but I fear it would be of no use.
Please call me on my mob:55660844,
after 2pm, i can solve ur porblem.
thnks
syed
In this part of the country,when ever you go to the authorised service center,first thing they say leave your Laptop for 5 working days,after 5 working days receptionist say Engineer says to change the Mother Board.
Try to contact this guy in SofitelMr.Stephen 55826991/77117949,he is reasonable.
I had such problem and was asked to replace Mother Board,this guy repaired with QR 200/ it is almost 9 months still working.
i guess its d prob wid most of the MB for c2d..My frnd also had d same prob,his laptop was heating up and 1 day usb,cam,audio stopped workin, he gt his motherboard replaced by paying 1200 but his is HP.
Sad to hear about your laptop... The official service center for Dell is computer arabia since you have been there that might be the possibility. with regard to replacement i dont believe that we have it in here. Try selling it on ebay...