Latitude D610s

[Norphy]

These are great little laptops but I have one thing to say: Be very careful with the hinges as I found out today. This is the hinging mechanism:

 

http://www.hglan.com/Norphy/Hpim0455.jpg

http://www.hglan.com/Norphy/Hpim0456.jpg

 

As you can see, that one has broken. The hinges are screwed onto the screen lid and are tiny. That is the first that has broken so far, I suspect there may be more. You can get replacement lids but they cost £45 from Dell (part code D4553).

 

At least with the other Latitudes the hinging mechanism is a decent size. That is pretty crappy design work by Compal or Quanta or whoever the hell makes them for Dell.

[indie]

I'd be using my 3year Warranty to get that repaired instead of forking £45 out the part!

[ChrisC]

provided you have accidental damage...............

[Norphy]

Which we don't

 

That'll never be covered by standard warranty. They'll claim user damage and charge us £££££ for the repair.

[indie]

You never know if you don't try!

 

I've had 2 Dell laptop's fixed FOC because of faulty broken hinges now, they didn't even suggest user damage (which it in no way was).

[Geoff]

I've had a teacher throw coffee over one and have it repaired as accidental damage.