Dell laptops strike back!!!

gamerman4 · 08-15-2006, 05:06 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, 05:08 AM

I wonder if thats covered under the warranty

gamerman4 · 08-15-2006, 05:09 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, 06:22 AM

Hehe

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

spamdos · 08-15-2006, 07:08 AM

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

bamhm182 · 08-15-2006, 11:24 AM

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.

spamdos · 08-15-2006, 12:37 PM

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

bamhm182 · 08-15-2006, 02:47 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

RoveWolf · 08-15-2006, 03:15 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, 08:15 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, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
gamerman4 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 991	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. __________________ My Gaming PC: NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Case Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R 2 x 80GB HDD 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt

08-15-2006, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,653	I wonder if thats covered under the warranty __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

08-15-2006, 05:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
gamerman4 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 18 Posts: 991	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. __________________ My Gaming PC: NZXT Nemesis Elite Black Case Intel Q6600 @ 3.20 Ghz COOLER MASTER RL-EUL-GBU1-GP Watercooling Gigabyte DS3R 2 x 80GB HDD 1 x 250GB 1 x 500GB 2 x 1GB Patriot Extreme Perf. DDR2 nVidia 8800GT 512MB Antec Smartpower 2.0 400 Watt Last edited by gamerman4; 08-15-2006 at 05:17 AM.

08-15-2006, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
spamdos Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,107	thats great, they did a great joke about that on chaser's (its australian (tv show)) __________________ "Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum Europae vincendarum" Sometimes I get this urge to conquer large parts of Europe. Australia will rule the world one day.

08-15-2006, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
spamdos Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,107	they would be so embarassed that i am sure they would replace the suspect laptops __________________ "Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum Europae vincendarum" Sometimes I get this urge to conquer large parts of Europe. Australia will rule the world one day.

08-15-2006, 02:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
bamhm182 Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado (USA) Age: 15 Posts: 617	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 Planned Upgrades: Blu-Ray Burner 250GB Seagate Barracuda 1TB Seagate Barracuda 24" LCD Monitor OCZ Titanium XTC 2GB (2 x 1GB)

08-15-2006, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 08:15 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.

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