Dell laptops strike back!!!

gamerman4 · 08-15-2006, 07:06 AM

You should prolly get a good laptop cooler for your Dell lappy or that won't be the only thing that gets scorched

. I thought I'd post this as a warning and something to laugh hysterically at (I chose the latter). Dell laptops can explode.....no not catch on fire......EXPLODE....Exhibit A:

This IS a Dell
Dell Spontaneous Combustion (awesome!)
Apparently your Dell lappy is NOT cool (though when ever was a Dell "cool"?

)

Dell laptop explodes at Japan conference
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550
Come on Japanese businessman......couldn't your budget allow for something other than a Dell....i mean....come on.....a Dell?!?!!??
Here is a great quote...this guys knows what he's talkin about
"The damn thing was on fire and produced several explosions for more than five minutes". "For the record, this is a Dell machine," notes Gaston....HELL YEAH!!! This man is a genius!!

Another Dell laptop catches on fire
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33321
I tell you these thing are out to get you. First Japan now THG......THG!!!!! Yes, a guy at Toms Hardware was working at his lappy and it just BURST INTO FLAMES when he wasnt looking!!!! The fire alarm went off and as he turned back to grab his laptop.......hehe.....just read the article.

Dell has secret stash of burnt-out notebooks
http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33191
Come on Dell.....just....nevermind

just a lil more bout it with a picture
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/...816375720.html

I dunno if this has been posted already but I thought it was too funny to let go.

*Note: This was posted to poke some fun at Dell. Exploding Laptop Syndrome is not limited to Dell...just its funnier when it happens to a Dell.

Motoxrdude · 08-15-2006, 07:08 AM

I wonder if thats covered under the warranty

bamhm182 · 08-15-2006, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motoxrdude

I wonder if thats covered under the warranty

I was wondering that too, I don't think it would be because I'm pretty sure that any physical damage done to the laptop voids the warranty, god that would piss me off soooo bad. I should call Dell tomorrow and ask them, if I can remember to I will.

gamerman4 · 08-15-2006, 07:09 AM

Makes you wonder doesnt it?....its not like they expect that when they are writing the warranty....hmmmm
Though of course you call customer support....
(Dell customer support phone rings somewhere in India....damn outsourcing

)
Achmed: Hello? Dell customer support....
You: Yeah my Dell Laptop just blew up....
Achmed: What operating system are you using?
You:.......ummmmm Burnt XP
Achmed: I am unfamiliar with this Operating System you may have been infected with a virus of some kind.
You: Oh thanks I'll just go and do a virus scan on my MELTED laptop, great man you are awesome help.
Achmed: You are welcome and may Allah bless you.

**The_Other_One** · 08-15-2006, 08:22 AM

Hehe

(uploading thumbnail as Photobucket won't allow me to view it anymore...)

spamdos · 08-15-2006, 09:08 AM

thats great, they did a great joke about that on chaser's (its australian (tv show))

spamdos · 08-15-2006, 02:37 PM

they would be so embarassed that i am sure they would replace the suspect laptops

bamhm182 · 08-15-2006, 04:47 PM

hehe, I just thought of a good advertising slogan... "THEY'RE EXPLOSIVE!" because some people say explosive like it's good, like "it's an explosively good deal". lol

Tayl · 08-15-2006, 05:15 PM

Imagine if that was actually on his lap though, it would have blew a hole where is manhood once stood. Imagine the lawsuit that would be tied to that.

Gen. · 08-15-2006, 10:15 PM

I think, in future they should provide a free portable fire-extinguisher with each sell of laptop too. if not, then Dell users may buy themselves for safety reasons.

08-15-2006, 07:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 19 Posts: 2,806	Dell laptops strike back!!! You should prolly get a good laptop cooler for your Dell lappy or that won't be the only thing that gets scorched . I thought I'd post this as a warning and something to laugh hysterically at (I chose the latter). Dell laptops can explode.....no not catch on fire......EXPLODE....Exhibit A: This IS a Dell Dell Spontaneous Combustion (awesome!) Apparently your Dell lappy is NOT cool (though when ever was a Dell "cool"? ) Dell laptop explodes at Japan conference http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550 Come on Japanese businessman......couldn't your budget allow for something other than a Dell....i mean....come on.....a Dell?!?!!?? Here is a great quote...this guys knows what he's talkin about "The damn thing was on fire and produced several explosions for more than five minutes". "For the record, this is a Dell machine," notes Gaston....HELL YEAH!!! This man is a genius!! Another Dell laptop catches on fire http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33321 I tell you these thing are out to get you. First Japan now THG......THG!!!!! Yes, a guy at Toms Hardware was working at his lappy and it just BURST INTO FLAMES when he wasnt looking!!!! The fire alarm went off and as he turned back to grab his laptop.......hehe.....just read the article. Dell has secret stash of burnt-out notebooks http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33191 Come on Dell.....just....nevermind just a lil more bout it with a picture http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/...816375720.html I dunno if this has been posted already but I thought it was too funny to let go. *Note: This was posted to poke some fun at Dell. Exploding Laptop Syndrome is not limited to Dell...just its funnier when it happens to a Dell. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 3.00 Ghz Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P5Q SE PLUS HDDs:1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 1x 1000GB 2 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 ATi Radeon HD 4870 1024MB PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Logitech Z-5500 there shouldn't be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-15-2006, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 19 Posts: 7,924	I wonder if thats covered under the warranty __________________ Estne volumen in toga, an solum tibi libet me videre?

08-15-2006, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 19 Posts: 2,806	Makes you wonder doesnt it?....its not like they expect that when they are writing the warranty....hmmmm Though of course you call customer support.... (Dell customer support phone rings somewhere in India....damn outsourcing ) Achmed: Hello? Dell customer support.... You: Yeah my Dell Laptop just blew up.... Achmed: What operating system are you using? You:.......ummmmm Burnt XP Achmed: I am unfamiliar with this Operating System you may have been infected with a virus of some kind. You: Oh thanks I'll just go and do a virus scan on my MELTED laptop, great man you are awesome help. Achmed: You are welcome and may Allah bless you. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 3.00 Ghz Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P5Q SE PLUS HDDs:1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 1x 1000GB 2 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 ATi Radeon HD 4870 1024MB PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Logitech Z-5500 there shouldn't be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself? Last edited by gamerman4; 08-15-2006 at 07:17 AM.

08-15-2006, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Hehe (uploading thumbnail as Photobucket won't allow me to view it anymore...) __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB Last edited by The_Other_One; 06-24-2008 at 02:03 PM.

08-15-2006, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
spamdos Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Age: 20 Posts: 1,163	thats great, they did a great joke about that on chaser's (its australian (tv show)) __________________ TROGDOR the BURNINATOR

08-15-2006, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
spamdos Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Age: 20 Posts: 1,163	they would be so embarassed that i am sure they would replace the suspect laptops __________________ TROGDOR the BURNINATOR

08-15-2006, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 17 Posts: 624	hehe, I just thought of a good advertising slogan... "THEY'RE EXPLOSIVE!" because some people say explosive like it's good, like "it's an explosively good deal". lol __________________ My Custom Build: AMD 5600+ 512 MB Sticks of RAM Biostar Motherboard MSI GeForce 8600GT 256MB

08-15-2006, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tayl VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Age: 23 Posts: 1,271	Imagine if that was actually on his lap though, it would have blew a hole where is manhood once stood. Imagine the lawsuit that would be tied to that. __________________ Formerly known as RoveWolf/Breaks. Thermaltake VC3000BWS Armour Jr SuperMidi Tower - Black Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3 PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard Intel Core 2 DUO E6300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.86GHz (1066FSB) HIS ATI Radeon X1950 Pro ICEQ 3 V2 TURBO SILENT Heatpipe 256MB GDDR3 (PCI-E) Western Digital Caviar RE 160GB SATA-II 16MB Cache Enermax Noisetaker 535W EG565AX-VE(W) SFMA ATX2.0 SLI Compliant PSU Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 TwinX (2x1GB) Samsung 18x18 DVD+RW (Black)

08-15-2006, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gen. New Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7	I think, in future they should provide a free portable fire-extinguisher with each sell of laptop too. if not, then Dell users may buy themselves for safety reasons.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
HP vs Dell	trezmac	Laptop and Smartphones	60	Today 08:23 PM
Dell	D_Money5042000	Desktop Computers	11	05-02-2006 11:08 PM
Do I have to use 'DELL' memory chips in my Dell?	BKSinAZ	Laptop and Smartphones	4	03-22-2006 10:31 PM
need help with ram for laptops	leadman70	Computer Memory and Hard Drives	4	03-21-2006 04:52 PM
Need Help with Dell	wpond	Desktop Computers	5	08-19-2005 09:58 PM