On 12 October 2011 14:36, <[email protected]> wrote: > I've used Safemode computers -- they pick up and deliver for free for > most of Sydney. www.safemode.com.au > > But unless you have a really high-end laptop, it's probably cheaper to > buy a new one. Keep an eye out on > http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/shop/laptop-of-the-day/laptop-of-the-day > until you see what you like. Yesterday they had 15.6" HP core-i3 > laptops for under $500, and a repair will cost you at least $300, > mostly in labour costs.
I echo what Peter has said here - the price of laptops these days is so low that repairing anything but a serious, high-end business grade machine if it's not under warranty just isn't worth the effort. It's cheaper to buy a new one, and you get a new machine warranty to go with it. DaZZa -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
