What does the default warranty cover?

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Shawn3090 · #1 Post by **Shawn3090** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:41 am

I got my t510 in October with the regular included-in-cost 1-year warranty. They already replaced my hard drive when it went bad. However, after a recent trip where i took my laptop, I opened my backpack to find my screen broken. The outside isn't damaged, but you can see where it is internally cracked and it is black/white lines that fill up the screen. (I can't do anything without an external monitor.)

Will that warranty cover my screen repair? It is the HD+ 1600x900 one if it matters.

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:05 pm

You can try, but unless you have accidental damage coverage it is not likely to be covered. If you are interested, I am selling that exact LCD screen for a very reasonable price in new condition. It came from a new W510. Send a PM if interested. Moving this thread to the T5X0 forum, because it is not a Howto.

Shawn3090 · #3 Post by **Shawn3090** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:54 pm

No, thanks. I don't feel confident enough to replace the screen myself. How much would it cost if I got it repaired. How do I get it repaired? The site is so weird.

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:55 pm

Shawn3090 wrote:No, thanks. I don't feel confident enough to replace the screen myself. How much would it cost if I got it repaired. How do I get it repaired? The site is so weird.

If you pay shipping both ways I'll install it for free. Total cost = $115. plus shipping. That' s probably about 1/3 of what you'll pay elsewhere ...
Here's the original Ad - http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=95191

Shawn3090 · #5 Post by **Shawn3090** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:01 pm

How much do replacement screens cost from lenovo? I can't find their spare parts store.

#6 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:02 pm

Lenovo parts charges $361 plus tax and shipping for this LCD. The FRU# is 42T0763. You can look it up yourself here -
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-63637

Shawn3090 · #7 Post by **Shawn3090** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:58 pm

I looked at it again and the bezel broke too. Does your screen include that?

Also, if I was looking to upgrade to a FHD screen, would I have to replace the whole thing or just the "lcd module"?

dsvochak · #8 Post by **dsvochak** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:00 pm

If you pay shipping both ways I'll install it for free. Total cost = $115. plus shipping.

This is the deal of the month (or longer). Harry did the same repair on what's referred to as "the forum project T61". I've been using that machine for over 2 trouble free years.

Further, it's probable shipping both ways would be significantly less than what the repair/installation would cost locally.

#9 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:15 pm

Shawn3090 wrote:I looked at it again and the bezel broke too. Does your screen include that?

Also, if I was looking to upgrade to a FHD screen, would I have to replace the whole thing or just the "lcd module"?

A couple of things. First the FHD LCD will be in the $200 and up range and is hard to find. If you do buy one, it is a straight swap with your current LCD. You only need the LCD itself. A thread describing what you're up against finding an FHD LCD ...

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=94601

Also the LCD repair would not include a bezel, although you can get one, ship it with the machine, and I'll install it. For example -

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Lenovo-T510-LCD ... 53e57306d2

So, you have some options here. I won't install an LCD that I do not sell though...mainly because I don't know it's history or condition.

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