Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim

forgop · 08-26-2011, 02:44 PM

I purchased 2 Dell laptops in January and both of the screens cracked on me. Last fall, I took out an electronics policy with my homeowner's coverage to the tune of $19/year to cover stuff with a $50 deductible. Obviously, they're not covered under my Dell Warranty due to the physical cause.

Anyway, I called to make the claim today and the insurance company is just going to issue me a check for the purchase price in January minus the deductible rather than me taking them to have screens replaced. I could probably get new screens online and replaced for $250-$300 shopping around a bit. But they're cutting me a check for almost $950 without any proof of purchase price or anything showing the screens are indeed cracked.

WittyUserName · 08-26-2011, 02:48 PM

Sounds like USAA

forgop · 08-26-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Sounds like USAA

No

justonemorestick · 08-27-2011, 05:37 AM

I had the same thing when I traveled with my laptop and cameras.

VirtualSmitty · 08-27-2011, 08:09 AM

Cool story.

G G · 08-27-2011, 08:17 AM

You can prolly order the screens pretty reasonable and it aint usually that hard to replace them.

irratebass · 08-27-2011, 08:36 AM

Dude with that check, you can just purchase 2 more laptops and sell the older ones on ebay as parts.

area51 · 08-27-2011, 11:20 AM

That does sound like USAA haha.

But yeah man buy 2 new laptops.

forgop · 08-27-2011, 11:33 AM

I'm going to get replacement screens and repair them. They're only 7 months old and work just fine. If they were 3 years old, I'd probably get replacements.

08-26-2011, 02:44 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim I purchased 2 Dell laptops in January and both of the screens cracked on me. Last fall, I took out an electronics policy with my homeowner's coverage to the tune of $19/year to cover stuff with a $50 deductible. Obviously, they're not covered under my Dell Warranty due to the physical cause. Anyway, I called to make the claim today and the insurance company is just going to issue me a check for the purchase price in January minus the deductible rather than me taking them to have screens replaced. I could probably get new screens online and replaced for $250-$300 shopping around a bit. But they're cutting me a check for almost $950 without any proof of purchase price or anything showing the screens are indeed cracked.

08-26-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim Sounds like USAA

08-27-2011, 05:37 AM	#4
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim I had the same thing when I traveled with my laptop and cameras. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

08-27-2011, 08:09 AM	#5
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim Cool story. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

08-27-2011, 08:17 AM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim You can prolly order the screens pretty reasonable and it aint usually that hard to replace them.

08-27-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim Dude with that check, you can just purchase 2 more laptops and sell the older ones on ebay as parts. __________________

08-27-2011, 11:20 AM	#8
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim That does sound like USAA haha. But yeah man buy 2 new laptops. __________________

08-27-2011, 11:33 AM	#9
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Getting 2 Dell laptop screens repaired under insurance claim I'm going to get replacement screens and repair them. They're only 7 months old and work just fine. If they were 3 years old, I'd probably get replacements.