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thanks for the heads up. i wont even try to call dell if thats what im going to get. my tv just took a dump. same problems as the rest of this long list of complaints. guess im sol.

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Dell horrible customer service

I called customer service and get some one after 5 minutes and he transferred to another which takes 9 minutes and he transferred to another person and he hang up/disconnected.

I tried 3 times to get some one for just my one inquiry.

Horrible service. I want to return the items and they charging 15% restocking fee if it is not Dell error. Is the satisfied customer service is part of Dell Service/Error.

Please don't buy if you want really good service.

HP I got next day my shipping box and got back my laptop repaired within a week

Horrible customer service

Hemant Shah
New Jersey, USA

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Dell awful company

I am writing to request your assistance with a consumer issue. Because of an illiness last year, I purchased a hot tub recently for $7, 000.00 from Dell Landscaping, Inc. When the unit was delivered, it had deep scratches, panels were broken, the unit contained water, the pumps were used and thrown into a bag, there was no instruction manual, and the unit was a display model. I refused delivery because I had purchased a new unit. After a series of deceitful episodes with both the salesman, Jay and the owner, Anthony Mondello, I canceled my purchase. The problem is that I have been told by the owner and the salesman that I purchased a display model. I personally picked out a new unit from the show room. My receipt does not reflect that my hot tub is a display model. It does not read "Sold as is" or Display Model" or anything like that. My receipt simply contains a model number. Because of this, I have canceled my purchase. The owner, Anthony Mondello, refuses to return my money to my credit card, unless I pay an additional $400 because I refused delivery of the damaged display model. Can you assist me with this matter? Much appreciated.

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Dell do not honor warranty

I bought a new Dell and it worked for a sum total of 3 hours. I called for 2 weeks and they either hung up, transferred me to a supervisor that never answered, transferred me to "another technician" and then hung up, told me to take the computer apart with a screwdriver. I made 14 calls, often on hold for > 30 minutes, and was left with a broken new computer and no avenues for repairing it. They also refused to send a technician to my house, saying that their standard operating procedure is to have me take the computer apart and they will help me fix it over the phone which would violate my warranty.)

I finally called my credit card company and filed a dispute. They required all the notes I had taken of the calls I had made. I also sent 3 emails; they were never answered. I have given Dell until the end of January to come to my home to pick up their computer, as my credit card (Mastercard) has reviewed this situation and has refunded my money in full.

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Jun 03, 2016 7:56 am EDT

About four years ago my wife purchased a Dell laptop computer. I believe she paid aproximately $1400.00 for it. Since she only used it while away on business trips. She used it probably ten times over a twentyfour month period. That's when the mother board quit. Since the guarantee was up, and the cost of having it repaired was close to what it would cost to have it replaced. Against my advice she bought another Dell Laptop. Only this time she paid extra for an extended warranty. This one cost over $1400.00. The damn thing hasn't worked properly from the first day. When you open the laptop and try to turn it on. The power will not come on. You have to wiggle the power wire to make it activate. After weeks of trying to contact someone from Dell. Which I would like to say right now is much more difficult than getting a personal meeting with President Bush. She was told to take it apart herself and make the repair.

What kind of a guarantee is that? We have aproximately $3,000.00 tyed up in two units that are nothing more than junk. Dell should be charged with in the least, fraudulant advertising. I'm sure my wife has learned her lesson by now. What good is any product if the company that makes it will not stand behind it? Even after paying extra for an extended warranty. DELL SUCKS!

I've had it. Later on today, I'm going to send an e-mail filing a complaint with consumer frauds division of the state of Florida.

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Howard
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Jun 03, 2016 8:00 am EDT

I purchased a Dell computer in June of 2008 it was delivered in July2008 and from the third day that I used the computer it has been a piece of nice looking junk. The printer was not loaded to the computer properly, the computer kept freezing, and the mother board had to replaced in November of 2008 and I've only had the computer a little over 4 months and I can't seem to get anything resolved. I've filed a complaint with the BBB because they refuse to exchange the computer. I wish I would have done my research first.
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Jun 03, 2016 8:00 am EDT

Dell isn't only a rip off, it's also dangerous! I received an inch long burn on my arm just 3 days ago due to it overheating yet again. My Inspiron 5160 laptop has been in for repair 3 times already for the heat problem. It gradually runs warmer and warmer and then all of a sudden one day, it gets super hot and starts to burn the components inside... this time it burned me, too! My warranty expired 4 months ago, and even though this is a pre existing problem, they will only offer to fix it at my expense. Why would I spend all that money for something they haven't fixed during the first 3 trips in for repair? The costs of repair, shipping, and the technical support needed to get those things would cost more than replacing it with a better name brand computer, like HP or Sony! Everyone has called it Dell Hell... I'm expanding that to Dangerous Dell Hell! Consumer beware... none of their tech support people speaks understandable english, nor do they know anything about the computers they are supporting. They don't care if their product works, if it causes bodily harm... not so long as they get their money! When they don't want to listen to you anymore, they either hang up on your or put you on hold for hours at a time. There is nobody "in charge" anywhere that you are allowed to talk to. If you ask for the number for the corporate office, they tell you they don't have it. My husband spent over an hour tonight getting into their online chat support, where the tech told him we couldn't have a copy of the repair history of our computer because it was against company policy. I got the satisfaction of hanging up on them today, after over an hour of arguing with them to no avail. I did so after informing them I was heading straight away to call the BBB and an attorney. I have already contacted an attorney, BBB is next on my list.
I found this information online, maybe it will be useful for others. It's the email and website of an attorney who's working on a class action suit against Dell, and they are seeking people who are having these problems.
E-Mail: mail@lchb.com
Firm Website: www.lieffcabraser.com
Dell may be from Hell, but God has angels too! In my bible God wins... what about yours?

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Dell dell has cancelled my order

I had ordered Delux Laptop Bundle -Dell Part# 292199 through Dell' website, an online purchase. Dell had acknowledged the order and sent a Internet Receipt. 2 days later Dell cancelled my order. They have sent a mail stating that Due to system error the price put in was incorrect.

I wish to get the goods that I had ordered. They were attractively priced and upon order then have now cancelled. I feel cheated.

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Dell overcharged

Got a letter from Dell finance this week informing me that due to "past negative credit reporting" the new interest rate on my Dell "preferred" acount would now be raised to 29.99%. They also kindly informed me that I had the right to reject the change (in writing)though that would result in the closing of my account. They have joined the rush to wringing every dollar from their customers in advance of new regulations on the credit industry.

I immediately mailed a letter telling them to please DO close my account...I will pay off my balance at their "usual exorbitant interest rate."

I am months ahead on the payments on my most recent of THREE computers I have purchased from Dell. I have spent thousands of $$ at Dell on printers, software, routers, ink... Some of this is personal and some is for the company I own.

Neither I, nor anyone in my company or family will ever again purchase a Dell product.

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Oct 21, 2008 6:56 am EDT

Sales Rep: On 10 Oct 2008, I ordered a "Studio 1535" laptop from Dell.
Sales Rep: Ronald C. DeCastro us_dhs_chat_reply@dell.com [They refuse to respond to emails]
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Having found it locally two days later for a cheaper price, I called to cancel the order [since Dell stated that it could take up to 30 days [!] for delivery. Point: Dell's return policy requires that customers return items within 3 weeks [down from 4 weeks as previously required]

BUT the 3 week clock BEGINS AT THE MOMENT DELL RECEIVES THE ORDER, NOT FROM WHEN THE CUSTOMER SIGNS FOR IT AT THEIR DOOR. Therefore, it could easily take longer to deliver the item and negate the return period before the customer is allowed to return the item!

When I called to cancel the order, I was told that I must wait until delivery to arrive and then call to request an RMA number for a return. Once again, I am in jeopardy of missing the 3 week deadline! Luckily, the box arrived on the 16th of October.

When I called Dell for the RMA number, I was informed that there would be a "Restocking Fee" of $135.00 [15% of the $900.80 purchase price].! Even though the box had NOT been opened or damaged the "Return Specialist" [Oh, brother!] stated that the laptop could not then be resold as "new".

Be serious! We all know that they WILL resell it as new. He said that it couldn't be resold as new because the computer had been "personalize" for me.

WRONG!

I ordered NO additional software or optional equipment.

Obviously, Dell is losing money and is trying feverishly to recoup any money possible. Clearly their lost revenue is due, in part, to their UNBELIEVABLY lousy customer service.

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My daughter has a Dell Latitude laptop under warranty for on site repair through July 2011. The computer stopped working in early august, after several days on the phone with tech support, a technician came to our home and determined the hard drive was not functioning- despite a return visit the computer still didn't work- upon his advice Dell sent a box to...

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Dell hard drive failures

I purchaed a Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop on December 2008. In April of 2009 my hard drive completly failed for reason I still don't know. Rather than go through the B.S. of trying to get Dell to stand behind their warranty promises (I read the other complaints only after it failed) and all the wasted time and issues that always go along with trying to get any company these days to stand behind their product, I just went and replaced the 250mb Western Digital Scorpio Blue hard drive with a new one at a cost of $65. I also sucked up the lost family photos and itune songs thinking I had corrected the problem and the new hard drive. Low and behold, my new hard drive just failed on me as well in August 2009. Well enough is enough, I just listed the shell of my Dell laptop on ebay and shelled out the money for a new Apple MacBook Pro and the wireless backup drive. And even though it cost me more than my Dell did, I have read the writing on the wall and the outstanding reviews on the MacBook. I also no longer want to deal with the B.S. that seems to accompany a PC. My advice, avoid the Dell Inspiron 1525. I think it has an overheating problem that fries the hard drive after several months, either that or the hard drives are junk to begin with.

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May 14, 2008 2:01 pm EDT

Okay so heres the deal, I went get on my computer when my keyboard wouldn't work, so I contacted dell and they sent me a new keyboard, so that wouldn't work either, they then sent me this huge box to send my whole system to them, so they can fix this and any other underlying problems, well I received it, I was instructed to remove hard drive before shipment, I inserted the hard drive and made sure the battery and ac adapter were disconnected. So then I again contacted dell, they said they would send me a "factory installed" hard drive, well I just received it today, not only did it have a sticker that said refurbished, but it didn't work either. So basically at this point, I'm ready to throw my system against the wall. By the way I have a Inspiron B130, I was told it was the best money could buy. Boy was the wool pulled over my eyes.

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Kemuro
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Dec 23, 2009 12:45 pm EST

Purchased a mini notebook for spouses birthday. could not get it to work, had friend try, same problems. called Dell, tech support for over 3 hours. transferred to other department.. over 21 days old, cost minimum $89 to repair. NEVER WORKED ! no return possible, cost for repair of something new that has never connected to internet. Techs want to delete all info... FINE.. there is and never was any. IDIOTS ! BACK TO HP FOR ME.

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dellaholic
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Dec 08, 2009 7:10 pm EST

I have bought 3 computers from Dell at various times for my business. I usually lease with a $1 buy out at the end of the lease. My last computer was paid for in April of this year. I heard nothing more and assumed I would not hear any more. In August I got a bill for an additional $300 stating that I had not selected the $1 buy out and would need to pay. After calculating the return shipping and hassle I decided to pay the bill. Yesterday I recieved another bill for $612 stating that a computer glitch had caused me not to be billed for the lease end. I freaked and called customer service and after a jolly 20 minutes of pushing this and that button and waiting I finally spoke to a woman who informed me that this bill was for a comuter I finished paying for in November 2008. WTF! was my response. This was my second computer glitch- I concluded that they must be running Dell computers in their own finance department. I asked that every payment I have ever made and every contract I have ever signed be sent to me and that they prove to me that a $1000 laptop computer is worth $612 after I have already paid for it twice on the lease. So far no response. Please do yourself a favor and buy anthing else but a Dell, save your sanity...

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LOOK BABY@! I HIGHLEY disagrre (ur lame as well) BEcause you cant just blame all your problems on a damn hocckey team! Nobody even asked you tO TEACH US ABOUT THE GARN DOSH LAPTOP U LITTLE OLD LADY! Get out of HERE with yuour OLD annoying POsts! WE DONT CARE!1 +So what i've spend my last 32 hours reading ur (kinda smexy) posts, U NEEDA STOP! ur driving me CRAAaaaAaAAAAaaZZYYY!
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Feb 18, 2010 3:14 pm EST

Ordered a Dell Studio desktop on 1/16/10 against my better judgement due to past negative experiences I've had with them. Anyway, the pc arrived on 1/27/10 and due to personal reasons I was not able to actually open the sealed and undamaged boxes until yesterday 2/17/10 - 22 days after the initial delivery. When I opened the box that held the tower I discovered much to my dismay that the basic keyboard and mouse that came with the order was not included. Of course I immediately contacted Dell's crack team of customer service specialists and they did agree with me(after being on hold for 10 minutes) that the keyboard should have been in the box with the tower - they're good huh? But... the time limit for such findings is 21 days so I was told I would now have to purchase the keyboard and mouse if I still wanted it. I replied why should I have to pay for an item that was to be included with the package - and this was not an upgraded item - when it is the fault of whoever packed the box on Dell's end in the first place. The reason; it was 22 days since the purchase - one day over the limit. Sorry sir that is our policy was the answer given. I asked- what if I had discovered this yesterday I assume there would have not been any issue - yes that is correct sir. The difference of one day and it was their mistake. Granted I should have opened up the boxes prior but I thought I had at least 30 days to inspect. I have never seen a company that displays such disregard for their customers. Besides the fact you're on the phone a minimum of 30 - 40 minutes for something simple getting switched all over and having to repeat the same story over and over again to each new person you speak to and ultimately wind up with the original person anyway, you wind up at the end hanging up usually frustrated because your ear hurts and the customer service team just does not work with you whatsoever. The customer is never right with Dell and you would think that with so many people that purchase Dell equipment that there would be an ounce of empathy for the people that keep them in business. I personally feel it's disgraceful the way they handle things and rest assured I will never purchase a Dell product again and I hope that other perspective buyers read the pages of complaints that are listed all over the web - I know I should have.
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Dec 08, 2009 4:48 pm EST

My recent experience with purchasing a computer through Dell corporation via mail order has been one of the most horrible of my "consumer" career!

To begin with, my order was plagued with incorrect orders that had to be correct several times. This was a process that took well over a month to correct because I had such a difficult time actually conecting with the proper agent.

Once the order had been corrected, the time frame for delivery proved to be entirely inaccurate. When I opted to pay via debit card over the phone I was assured (a total of five different times) that the amount approved by my bank would be held until delvery date. Not only was this not the case but when my bank manager and I went back through the electronic orders on my account we discovered that ithad never been order by Dell in the first place. Subsequently, my banking account suffered a number of uncessary fees which I was responsible for paying.

Let's move on to delivery. When the delivery was due to arrive (some two months later) I was assured that the items would be delivered in a manner that would require a signature because I was concerned about items of this value being left on my front porch. As you may probably guess, the items were left on the front porch accessible to anyone who might come by and decide to pick them up. I believe this actually happened with the delivery with the speaker bar that was ordered. Dell advised me that the speaker had been delivered on a certain date but we never received it. They said they would send me another one but when that arrived it was not correct because I have never been able to access sound on this computer. I still cannot to this day, despite my numerrous attempts to correct the situation.

Obviously, I considered returning to entire mess back to Dell but I was told I would have to pay a $400.00 re stocking fee to do so. I have lost out on so much money due to bank charges etc, , this will only add insult to injury.

During the conversations I have had with

Dell corporation, and they are too numerous to count, I would say only that only abut one quarter of these conversations were with individuals who were able to communicate with me without difficulty. The language barrier that existed between the Dell representative and myself was overwhelming. I am a teacher who is a great advocate for tolerance and understanding when it comes to working with those from diverse cultures, but this experience was incredible challenging despite my best efforts. In fact, I chose Dell in the first place because my school district had Dell computers. When I returned to school in September I discovered that all computers in the district were being replaced with HP computers due to the poor quality of Dell equipment and poor customer service.

The last computer I purchased before this was an HP that my husband and I purchased for our family in 1998. This computer is still running strong; despite is diminished capabilities due to its age. My teenagers still opt to use the HP over the brand new Dell because every time the log on there is yet another crisis to deal with. (Let's not forget it still doesn't have any sound!)

This company should take some responsibilty for the hardships it has brought on this family who operate under a limited income (We are both educators), despite the sacrifices we make for the general welfare of our nation's youth.

Additionally, if Dell is going to continue to advertised as they have been, they should do all in their power to make sure that their product and service match their advertising claims. I have never made a complaint of this nature before, but I feel compelled to warn an unsuspecting public.

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Feb 01, 2009 6:50 pm EST

I will NEVER buy a Dell product again. It was my first and my last. Not only have I NEVER had anywhere near as many problems from day one for over a year now, but also screwed over by a promotion with my purchase that now they deny. I will NEVER EVER even consider a Dell product again due to major disappointment, and I paid way too much money for this. I wish I would have stuck with Toshiba which was a GREAT product and service. I made the mistake of thinking that Dell meant quality. Boy was I wrong.

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Julie Thomas
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Aug 24, 2007 12:00 am EDT

DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM DELL. In March I sent Dell a check to pay off the purchase of a laptop that I had purchased on an interest bearing account. I also had a non-interest bearing purchase that I said I would continue to pay off in the interest free period. Dell misapplied the payment and paid off the interest free account. I wrote every month telling them of their error and they never replied. Now that everything has been paid off they continue to insist that I owe them over $100 in interest. Finally, this week (August 23) they inform me that it is their "policy" to apply payments to the oldest account, and that since it is an automated process they are unable to apply payments as directed by the customer! As this "policy" is not stated anywhere and they neglected to reply to any of my letters over 5 months I continued to refuse to pay and sent further documentation and copies of my letters. Their latest offer is to reduce the amount due to $36. I am tired of fighting over this and will pay the amount, but DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROM DELL

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Sep 23, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

I ordered a dell dimension 2400 back in 2004 and cost me 1200 dollars so it was about 20 dollars a month i paid that in till jan. 05 then i got my tax refund then paid the computer off in full. 2 mts. later they call saying i owe 3, 000 something dollars i said i paid it in full even sent them a copy of the invoice that said 0.00 balance on it from dell. I sent that same invoice over 5 times they still havn't gotten it straight im through paying for there computer and wont take it off my credit.

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This company is a JOKE, they sell products and won't stand by the sale, Example I got an XPS M2010 as a gift and the Video card went out so I bought another Video card, the Video card lasted 6 months and died so I decided to check on-line if other people that owned that Model was having the same problem and I could not believe just how many there were, some people had replaced the Video card as many as 5 times and there was so many people I just can't believe Dell would deny that model had a problem, it's so bad one of their Own Employee's posted on that sight and admitted that more than half sold had that problem, I just can't believe Dell would attempt to deny there was an apparent problem, Dell in my book can’t be trusted and My advise to anyone contemplating purchasing any Dell products to think and first look on-line check the complaints that Dell has from actual consumers don’t be fooled by their name, this company does not care for the consumers at all and will lie, I’ve been in the Electronics field for over 25 years and they attempted to lie to me, I know what a factory defect is, any company that is good at what they do will track all repairs and sort them by model and type of problems and I’m sure Dell does it that way also, so how can they deny there was a problem, if you repair a computer and had to replace the Video Card 5 times would you say there is a problem, HELL anyone would but Dell decided to deny there was a problem, So this is a warning to anyone thinking of purchasing a new computer.

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I have had nothing but problems dealing with dell recently. From being flat out called a liar to being hung up on i've seen and heard it all. All I wanted was to spend my $1700.00 plus a sizable amount of interest and get what I paid for, but that just wasn't going to happen. I've been transferred, made to restate all my information over and over again, transferred more, give my information yet again, call drops, start over, repeat again. I've never had so many problems trying to give a company my money - ever.

First, it may or may not help, but it will definitely make you feel better and it will at least send you an automated response which in most cases will be the most you've received since first picking up the phone and making the mistake of dealing with dell. — > bbb < — www.bbb.org/

Additionally, I strongly suggest writing an email to the following email addresses. Some may bounce, some have nothing to do with things, but can probably forward your email to someone who can. I was/am at a point where I really don't care who the hell helps me as long as i'm helped. Oh and short and to the point, I ordered my 3rd dell pc, huge issues... Finally made the choice to just say forget it and build my own, the biggest mistake was being limited to my dell account and having to order the parts through them, which has been the same nightmare dell hell.
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After emailing the list above I received not just one phone call, but two phone calls from csrs within literally 10 minutes of hitting the send button. My issues are somewhat resolved, only time will really tell.

Good luck, you'll need it.

After dell deleted messages I posted on their forums to help other users like myself:

Thanks dell, if it is possible to sink even further in my views of you, you've just done it. At least you're successful at something! Oh you also just sparked me to find every message board possible to copy/paste my original post and this one too.

Additionally I have used the email list above to send the deleted forum message to get an answer on why it was deleted and will do the same with this when you delete it. I'm sorry you don't like what i'm saying, here is some advice - get your problems fixed with your customer "care" service and every other function of customer service and you won't have to deal with trying to keep your unhappy customers silent!

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If you're still having issues with Dell or even if they're somewhat resolved, I suggest that you email their company heads
starting at the top: michael@dell.com

I recently made a post on here with more email addresses.

My only hope is that perhaps this company that I have been dealing with for almost five years can seriously consider
the problems their customer service and FIX them.

Good luck!

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Lorelei Lambert
San Antonio, US
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Jul 28, 2009 2:35 pm EDT

Still un able to down load software usb ports in front of machine sill do not work. Keep getting error alter when I try to down laod. I have not had worse troble with a computer in my life. I had notrouble with HP or Gateway. I know I will Never buy another Dell.

Very unsatisfied customer.

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pam mccurry
Divernon, US
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Jun 05, 2010 5:05 pm EDT
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just received my credit card bill and was charged twice for 1 renewal order. it kept telling me it wasn't upgrade yet so i tried again and now i am billed twice for one renewal.

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Arthur
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Mar 12, 2009 7:39 am EDT

Customer Service Department Refused to fill my order. Suddenly, the order arrived. I promptly returned it as I had procured it elsewhere. The finance department vindictively filed a credit delinquency report for $8 shipping cost to return their product.

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barbara moyer
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Jan 27, 2009 11:07 am EST

promised a t.v and printer .after you have paid for your computer. it has almost been ayear since i paid off my computer . they want tell you anything on the phone keep you holdingon this compny is full of lies.

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You must work for Dell--that's what I think. I basically have had the same nightmare experience with Dell. And yes, I am partly to blame because I went back to them even after the nightmare with my first purchase. So fool me once shame on you (i.e. Dell); fool me twice shame of me. I'll remember next time and buy my computer somewhere else.

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Sep 16, 2009 7:53 am EDT

You haven't said why Dell called you a liar for trying to buy a computer from them? Were you trying to get credit with invalid information? I agree they shouldn't have accused you of that. Just seems strange. What else is strange is that you still want to have an association with them after what you have been through. I would go to someone else for a computer, and if yo want to build your own, why use Dell parts? They are expensive compared to some online deals

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Feb 09, 2009 8:45 am EST

HAHAHAHAHA this cracks me up. WHY IN THE SAM HELL WOULD A COMPANY SEND YOU A TV AND PRINTER JUST BECAUSE YOU BOUGHT A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR SYSTEM? Really come on

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Dell service level agreement

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Dell Vostro 1510 laptop - service tag JRG42BS

This is with reference to the below mentioned ticket no and voilation of next business day, service level agreement between DELL and me. Please forward this e-mail of mine to the legal department of yours advising them that this has caused me a mental trauma and the service engineer who came to my relatives house has created a big harrasment, even after me speaking to one of the supervisors of TVS on tuesday regarding the CDROM replacement.

The supervisor who spoke to me on Wednesday have actually helped me out from further harrasment.

I am waiting for atleast a manager to speak to me and not any one else.

If incase i do not get to hear from anyone in 3 working days i will take this matter to the court of law against DELL India.

The same thing happened with me in the month of Jan 09, when Ms. Shweta Makkam, helped me out in resolving the issue related to motherboard, when the refurbished motherboard which was sent to me was faulty and i was not being able to even run the diagnostic on it. The original problem of motherboard still exist, and not yet resolved for which the refurbished motherboard was sent (the horizontal line issue).

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DELL INSPIRON 1545, service tag -8H233BS

Dear Concerned Executive,
I purchased DELL INSPIRON 1545 from Chandigarh from V-NET computers vide bill number 4052 dated 2-4-09. For the last one week my notebook is giving problem of restarting again and agian and also showing an error message of "hard disk drive not found" and thereafter i went to the dealer who gave your toll-free number i.e. [protected], [protected] and [protected] to register the complaint. I have been trying these nos. for the last 5 days but the customer care executive is not at all helpful and your computerised message box does not proceed after first sentence which direct to press a button for registration of further complaint. As I am a Lawyer in the High Court, I need the laptop at every point of time and by your not responding to my complaint at the above said numbers has forced me to send my complaint through the Internet.
I request you to rectify the complaint within 3 days failing which i have to approach competent court of Law for redressal of my grieveance at your cost, risk and responsibility.

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Dell horrible customer service

I have had an account with DFS for about 4 years, since purchasing my first laptop back in 2005. I rarely use the account but my credit rating is helped by a longevity with a solid company. I got a new laptop a month ago using their pay no interest for 12 months promotion. I decided to go ahead and pay month to month so that there is some action on the account. Setting up the automatic payments, however, did not work. I never received any confirmation and sure enough a month went by and I got a call saying my account was past due. At this point I tried the website, but my login didn't work! The lost password function didn't work either as the website continually told me there was no one at my email address with an account. Frustrated, I called customer service, talked to two people, and all they could do for me is waive the late fee. So in the end I still have on my record a missed payment. As I got more annoyed they got more patronizing. Since no one would admit that there was a possibility that the company had made a mistake, I closed the account on the spot. Funny thing, after they go through the song and dance of trying to keep you on board, they send you a confirmation email telling you that if you change your mind just go ahead and reactivate the account. Dell is great, DFS sucks!

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Same thing happened to me. I never got any statements either.

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I called to order a monitor and their tech is in india and they dont have a clue about what they are selling. they told me that the monitor I was getting would have a gloss screen but after further research I found it did not. I called india to cancell the order and they told me that it was already invoiced and they could not cancell this order.So I refused the shipment and never got the product and after 10 days I still have not got my refund for something I never received ? I called to see where my money is and they told me it could take up to 31 days to repay me what the f is up with that I never recieved the product and thay told me they had gotten it back the next day.so they sold me the wrong item and took my money right away but wont repay it for 31 days? I will never again buy any dell products and why dont they employee people inthis country USA I know why they need to maxumize profits so they use cheap labor in india never buy dell products !

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My husband ordered a computer from Dell while he was abroad on a short term business assignment. Our regular laptop was almost 5 years old and not working reliably anymore so we wanted a new one. I was going to visit him and take the computer for him to use once it arrived. SO I had a plane ticket booked. The computer was ordered July 12 and the estimated date came as July 31st. Seemed kind of odd as Dell we heard usually ships very quickly. Upon contacting them, they said it would be shipped early but that the extended date was there just as an estimate. I contacted Dell many times before the 31st and they told me there was a shortage of parts but it should be shipped by the 31st. he 31st came and no computer. I called again and they said it would be delayed by 1 more week until August 7th. I changed my ticket again hesitantly. They reassured me it would ship on the 7th. I called a few times during that week to see if there was any more progress on the computer but they could not provide me with any more info than the website gave me.

On the 6th of August, they actually called me to tell me it looked like it was going to ship the next day. I told them it had to since my ticket was for the 8th of August and I couldn't change it further without giving 30,000 more airline miles. On the 7th, I checked the status of the computer online and saw that the new estimated date was the 28th of August! I had no choice but to cancel the order and visit my husband without a computer. I didnt have time in that 1 day to go and buy the kind of computer he wanted. So he ended up buying a Sony Vaio abroad. When I talked to Dell to cancel my order, they admitted the shortage of parts crisis began in early July, much before we even ordered the computer. If I had known that, I wouldn't have ordered from them. They made no mention of the fact they were behind on orders. I will never purchase from Dell and would recommend others do not either.

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When I called the Dell support line I explained my software problem. My computer is out of warranty and I agreed to pay $49 for support. Then when they switch me to the technical support dweeb, he says that I was charged for a hardware support service call, and he would have to charge me again for a software support service call. I hung up and called back to demand a refund. After being on hold for 45 minutes (talking to 3 different dweebs during that time who kept transferring me to others), the final dweeb said that it was a non-refundable fee and he was technical support, not customer service. Oh, and customer service was closed by then. Between my experience with Dell and Windows, I'm probably buying a Mac next time.

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Jun 03, 2016 8:10 am EDT

I ordered a laptop and a carrying case from Dell. I received a laptop but no carrying case.

Now I walk around carrying laptop in my hand without a carrying case. Complained few times ... but nothing yet.

Also, when I try calling Dell during weeknights/weekends to check the status of my carrying case order, the automated operator says call during day time. However if I call during weeknights/weekends and choose to option to order a new purchase, they'll answer my call.

Once they get your money (from the order), you've to deal with them during their working hours only. What a service from dell.

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Respected sir
i am Mr bakshuddin i buy dell lap top dated 28 march 2015 now the speaker is damaged and they refuse to repair
they said warranty is expired in Saudi Arabia all items warranty two years my lap top warranty expire in 28 march 2017
please help in this case

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May 24, 2016 6:33 am EDT

I ordered this computer with a quote supposedly including microsoft office word. When I received it, it doesn't include microsoft office word. Now they want me to order microsoft word separately even though I requested it to be on the computer. I have called and called. I have been disconnected many times. Horrible customer support. All about the money. They have gotten too big. I can't understand those I speak to. They lost a customer!

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May 24, 2016 10:06 am EDT

laptop purchased in august of 2014
hard drive completely fails less than two years into its lifespan and this is completely acceptable by Dell. Their answer is for me to spend another 270 dollars to have them fix it. Will not ever buy another Dell product.

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A 7 month computer that had to be returned to dell. Came back with new mother board. Now my inspiron ill not turn on and it is complicated to get to technician who runs the same tests, no one wants to help. I got the biggest lemon you could find. I probably have use of it for ten hours. Help

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dell doesnt support its produce

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Mar 11, 2016 7:20 pm EST

I Just bought this Dell computer & It is slower than my laptop that just took a dump. It was 5 years old. Highly recommend to never by a Dell again. I am one minute away from throwing it through the window. Biggest piece of cramp I bought.

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Apr 08, 2010 8:01 pm EDT

I have received over 15 calls a day from united recovey system, stating that they are Dell Finanical Services. I explain that I had made arragement with Dell on settlement of my account. They stated that account had been turned over to them plus a 80% mark up on a dollar for recovery.

After coming to agreement to settle the account. They refused the a money order and stated they needed to have assest to my bank account for payments, because they no longer receive money orders or any other payment by mail into their offices.

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Oct 24, 2009 10:06 am EDT

My laptop was having a problem with the speakers being staticky. This started a month ago. I stayed on the phone with one of thier techs at Dell customer care for hours. She said she thought it was the mother board. A tech came to my house to replace it. It didn't work. More hours on the phone. Now they said it was the speakers. He came again and replaced them. Still no good. Now after more hours on the phone I was told that they needed to replace the speakers & the mother board at the same time. They also said that I probably needed more memory, so while he was here he installed 2 gigs more memory (which I paid $57.00 for). After that the computer went haywire. It kept freezing up. They sent the tech back to remove the extra memory. The tech said the extra memory was probably not compatible with my laptop. I think that's what is causing all the problems. Last Saturday I stayed on the phone with them for 9 hours! Now we erased all the memory from it and reformated it (2 days ago), which took another 2 hours. This morning I wake up and try to go online and the freezes up again. I haven't been able to use it for over a month. When you call they switch you around 5 to 10 times till they find the right department. If a tech doesn't want to deal with it they disconnect you and you have to start from scratch. I have been spending all my weekends trying to deal with them.
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Dell dell gold support

Purchased 3 Dell Precision M6400 laptops. These are the best of the best and all three suffered from the same issues .. lockups, stuttering sound and freezing requiring reboots. After contacting Dell I was passed off to 7 people (SEVEN) and the final person tried to pass me off to the original department. These laptops are $6000 but they have a serious engineering flaw that not even Dell will admit at least in public. Dell refused to even acknowledge the issue until I pointed them at numerous google hits for the same issue. Still fighting with Dell on this !

If you are tempted to buy a Dell Precision M6400 or M6400 Covet, RUN!

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Dell credit card late fees

Funny how every time I go to make a payment, their system is down and when the system gets back up I have to pay the extra $9.95 in order for my payment to get processed in time so I won't get hit with a late fee. It's also funny that I set the "auto pay" twice in their system and it just never seems to work, so yet again another late fee. They're total criminals and I will NEVER do business with them again! I highly recommend the same to everyone else. Besides, they outsource American jobs to India.

Anyone want to file a lawsuit? I'm ready!

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I really don't see this as a fault for dell financial services. My husband and I have used them for all 3 of our computers and never once had a problem. There were about 2 incidents I can remember where there system was down for maintenance when I wanted to pay, however, that was remedied by calling and talking to their representative.

If you have had an issue with auto-pay not being accepted, I suggest you call them (again, they always have phone lines open) and fix the issue. If you have not reported the issue then how can you expect them to fix it?

In regards to paying 9.95 for your payment to be processed in time, it would appear (and correct me if I am wrong) that you are waiting till the last minute to pay. Is this correct? I have deduced this from your post because you say you HAVE TO PAY 9.95 in order for it to be on time, indicating that you are just about at your due date. I still don't see how this couldn't be avoided again by calling them. You can always pay over the phone as I have had to do this several times.

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Dell no computer, took my money, twice

I was sent in the mail, an official notification, replay in 10 days. The letter was signed by j. Johnston. They sent me a $500.00 dollar voucher on a dell desktop computer with $500+ software package. The computer cost $779.95. I was to pay $279.95 difference in the amount. I mailed them a check #1126 on august 2. I received the letter was posted july 25, 2009, zip 75247. I called my bank and they said the company, depted my bank, $400.00. I can't find a account no. On my papers, nor can I find out how to contact them. I am disabled, and really can't afford it, but I took the money I saved up for my property tax, and bought it. This computer is borrowed! I haven't heard from them sence, by phone or letter. I think they scamed me. I would have the computer, but I need my $400. Dollars they scamed me. The bank said they couldn't help me. On top of all this, I will have several checks to bounce on my account. I've never had a check bounce, or written a cold check. What can I do. I'm desprate, and I told my phychcoligist. Due to all this I am really depressed! I'm a good christian person. Do these people even have a heart or they greedy or just evil. Joyce nipper

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Dell tardy product /spare support

Dell India is known to be very tardy in product support. The problem is that the Company does not beleive in retail marketing of spares and one always has to contact the call centre for buying spares/addressing any issues.

As far as the genuineness of the spares etc are concerned, the same is a good model, provided the company has the necessary infrastructure in place.

Dell India has a so called Infrastructure in place, which is atrocious to say the least. The same company, that is known all over the world for this business model, is a terrible failure in India.

I have to buy a battery from Dell for my Dell Latitude D 820 Laptop, which is under warranty. Incidentally, i consider myself as one of the aware users of Electronic systems, and know how to maximise battery life. The Battery of the system has konked off after two years of Service ! period ! thats okay with me, it can happen and i am willing to BUY one from DELL !

But thats the very problem ! Who do i turn to ? no retail, a poor customer support call centre, who doesnt seem to have any system in place to track the requests from Customers.

About three weeks back, i used the Website's online portal to ask for a quote for the Battery - the same went unreplied.

The last week, i called up the call centre. The Gentleman, talked in a glib manner...supoosedly took my request, and gave me a so called reference number in the usual sweet talk way...(the same way many cheap call centres in india work - all sweet talk and no substance)...and assured me that i wud get a revert on the quote the vey next day ! (the way these guys talk, eh ...thats mind boggling, they make u sit on top of the world with a bloated chest (its a different issue that later on u realise that he really took u for a ride )

My freinds and some colleagues had forewarned me that i should get ready for an ordeal if i have to get something out of DELL India - let me tell u - i am not asking something for free, am asking for something that i am willing to pay for. On the expected lines, no response from DELL at all !

Exasperated, i called up the call centre again today - again to be met with a sweet talking executive, who made me feel that i am the most important customer in the world, promising that she would just go across to the desk of the guy who is supposed to send me the quote and i shall have the revert asap.

Alas ! DELL hasnt responded even after 6 hours ! Am sure, as i write this, that no quote shall be in place even tomorrow !

My advise to fellow indians ! DELL has got good products, no doubt ! but please beware of their extremely poor after product support (Many friends of mine and now me can vouch for that).

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Dell laptop not delivered

Hi Guys,

It's a suggestion to all of you that don't purchase anything from DELL as they are doing fraud now a days and doing wrong commitment.

I hope you will get a clear picture from what i have email to dell but they are not replying of any email neither they receiving the phone they got the payment and now making fool so i will go to court but i just wanted to inform all of you about this.

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Hi Naveen,

As per our phone discussion you were suppose to sending me the email in next 5 minutes of your manager of parts arrival on 30th of July. I didn't get any email yet And now if i am trying to call you've not receiving my calls that's really bad. I didn't expect it from you man.

I am realizing that you are not replying of my emails now a days so what should i understand. It's been [B]18-19 days[/B] today when i made the payment of my laptop and you committed me that laptop will deliver in coming one week or maximum 10 days. When i called you after [B]12 days[/B] then you told me that your order has been canceled, so is it right from your point of view that you will cancel the order without any prior notification. If i am asking you the solution right now then you gave me the two solutions that either you will refund my money or i have to go with 15inch laptop. And i can't go with any one because these are not solution for me this will be compromise for me and i am the one who is making the payment, the full payment you ask me to make than why would i compromise ?

The mistake is from your side totally, you didn't inform me about my order cancellation neither you've giving me the exact date when can you send me the laptop. You and all your seniors try to make me fool or you may be trying to fraud with me. I have called you more than 20 times yet today in last 30 minutes and you've not receiving my call even. So it's very much clear that you've lying again and again and trust me my mood is getting bad very bad.I have to go to the court now with all the details.

If you've giving me the solutions of refunding my money than i am align with that, please refund my money but remember and it should be very very clear to you that i would need my money with interest. The interest that bank gonna charge me on the EMI of the amount i paid you and the interest aprox 4000 INR.

Waiting for your reply.

My order details are.

[B]Code : 763735
Cost Centre : 21819
Search Key : IRSO2633771
Quotation Date : 09/07/2009[/B]

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Dell consumer fraud

Dell Inspiron 1525 was purchased with extended warranty, my Inspiron system shows warranty expires 2/6/2011, Dell says expires 3/10/2009 and wants payment for tech repair, system was registered online when I contacted Dell as facing operational problems right off the bat. Wanted to send computer back, was told over 30 days so could not and Dell rep tried to repair. After constant crashes and calling in or using online chat to repair and service I was told they could not and I needed new hard drive as hard drive was bad. Dell sent me new hard drive and new memory for me, who knows nothing about computer technology, to put in myself. I have still had problems since on and off with computer constantly freezing and crashing, and Dell service has been a horror. I was told by Dell that was normal as Vista is a problem and I need to increase memory which I did upgrade to at my cost of course and then Dell told me I should change to XP at my cost and I would have to install and uninstall myself. This I did not do, leaving Vista on the system. The main issue is, I have called in for service and told warranty is expired which I DISPUTE and Dell says they cannot help unless I pay $49.00 hour. I have tried to fix problems with built in repair system over an over. As now experencing another hard drive error saying hard drive not recognized and other errors and problems, I went to Dell online to see if I had to upgrade any programs. There were 16 updates I am not sure if Dell computer automatically detected and downloaded or not so downloaded them. I recognized system warranty expiry is showing not expired and called in. I was on hold for over two hours and transfered back and forth after requesting to speak to supervisor or manager which I was never allowed to do and was transfered by a total of 8 people, (Mohammad, Hussain, Nickie, whose names I noted as rude) from customer care to reception to tech and left on hold until the last tech rep who was supposed to transfer me to to a manager hung up on me. I argued with all that they can remotely check my computer for the system info that shows I have extended warranty that expires 2/6/2011 and not 3/10/2009 which I believe was an error made by rep in Dell registration. They refused. They will not take my word for it and would not use remote diagnosis which they can easily do to check this. They want money. I believe this scam is verging on computer fraud. I do not have my receipts or warranty number readily available as with my 2008 receipts are still at tax office. This means I cannot do anything to repair this system or check why they have a different date until I get them back. I will never ever purchase a Dell product again and do to the worse service which is more like no service, just a waste of my time and money I will not ever refer anyone to them. The only reason I have this Dell is because it was used for work and I thought they were best. WRONG!
I want it noted that Dell is committing computer fraud. There should be a class action lawsuit against them and how they deal with consumers. That their call center service is absolutely the worst so others are warned.
Just found out I missed a class action lawsuit thru Attorney General office against Dell that was won in court that purchasing this lemon of a computer I qualified for, I am sure there are enough new complaints to file another, I will look into this! Filed complaint with BBB and Attorney Generals office and any blog and ripoff site I can file with!

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There was a class action suit brought against Dell, info remains on State of Pennsylvania governors consumer complaint website. My compaint on warranty qualified but unfortunately, the class action lawsuit for fraud was filed without my awareness and was already closed when I found out about it, as DELL had already gone to court and lost the lawsuit and had to pay millions! They still would not honor my warranty past 2009 that I did have and computer still reads it is under warranty! I will never purchase a Dell again and also havegone back to HP. Sorry about your luck! I am out $1200.00 for two Dell garbage computers!

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I purchased a Hard drive online from Dell, the hard drive appeared on the page that searched for compatable HDD for my particular service tag number. I received the HDD and when I tred to install it my computer would not recognize the HDD. On 6-1-08 I contacted an online tech who instructed me to reinstall and then run a test which was quite long. He said he would call back the next morning at 5 am but he did not. On 6-11-08 I submitted a return tequest from Dell and I received an automatic confirmation. They say they have no record of that. On 6-12-08 I reached 21 days. Now they will not do an exchange because I'm past the 21 days and will not acknowledge the return request I sent in before the 21 days.

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my laptop is closing down in the middle of my work and I can't complete my assignments.

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Dear Wal-Mart,

So a while ago me and my dad bought me a new computer. We decided to get a Dell Inspirion. The box said that it had a built in Internet chip. It was wrong. We decided to take it back and attempt to get another of the same model. No Internet chip. A week later, we took it back for a refund. We went to Best-Buy and bought the same computer. Well what do you know, it has an internet chip. I know it is just Wal-Mart and I want to know why they order Dell Inspirion's without Internet Chips. Its probably a marketing ploy for us to buy them ourselves.

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Aug 02, 2011 4:36 pm EDT

I am having so many problems also with the dell inspiron 1525. It shuts off randomly, battery doesn't charge, erratic mouse, startup problems, freezes up and runs slow. I would also like to be part of a class action suit against Dell. This computer has been nothing but a headache since purchased!

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May 28, 2011 3:21 am EDT

The error message "Time of Day clock stopped" has no remedy. Dell is aware of this problem - has been, it seems, since before I bought mine. They should be forced to recall defective product at no charge to the customer.

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I have contacted lawyers regarding a class action suit against Dell. If you are a member of Facebook, you can joing my group by searching "interested in class action against Dell." What we are currently working on is finding any information where Dell represented the Inspiron 1525 as a "reliable" or "dependable" computer. If you have any advertising or information from when you purchased your laptop, it would help a great deal. You can post it to the group on Facebook, or reply to me on here and I can give you my email address. Thanks so much!

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perropolis, US
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Jan 20, 2011 6:41 pm EST

I too have a Dell Inspiron 1525. Initially I thought my kids just didn't operate it properly and I would teach them over and over "what to do". Almost immeidieately from purchase this laptop would freeze, and I would have to pull the battery to reboot. This happened over and over again until we lucked out and it stayed up and running. It got to the point where we wouldn't shut it down, even though it was barely used, so we wouldn't have to deal with the frustration when we needed to use it. Let me also say that it was only purchased for my 2 sons to use for any type of necessary school work. Ii did not want them to use my laptop (a Sony laptop that is wonderful!) "just in case". Nothing was stored on their dell, no games played, etc. So once in a blue moon they would need it for school purpose. Just the other day my son went to use for school and a message appeared "no disk recognized...so i rebooted and rebooted, f12, f8, nothing worked. Took it to a tech...he said the hard drive crashed. What BS! I would never ever buy a Dell again. And customer service is an absolute joke. Can't even speak with someone that speaks clear and concise English. None of them actually listen to the problem, they are programed to just agree and move on-with no help-and they are trained to never ever transfer the call to a supervisor-if you ask for one the csr will claim to be one! hahaha. Dell is a joke! Never ever will I buy their product again. Would love to get in on the suit. reb8224@calu.edu

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Sep 26, 2010 2:06 pm EDT
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Hello! I notice you are having Dell Inc problems with Inspiron. I too purchased an Inspiron 1525 that's had several issues since purchasing it in 2008. Including overheating, random shut downs, lines across the screen etc. The Inspiron brand is faulty.

I would like to submit a complaint to a District Court since Dell Inc. have not made efforts to rectify the faulty nature of their Inspiron line. They are liars and rip offs. My complaint will pave the way for others who have suffered at the hands of Dell Inc to automatically file a claim.

I have prepared a form for all those who have had issues with their Inspiron product and issues with Dell Inc customer service to fill out and mail. The cost for mailing will be provided. It's time we stand up to these crooks.

Please email me so I can forward to form to you. sparklyuniverse@gmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Terri Helmick
Burlington, US
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Sep 22, 2010 11:58 am EDT

I've also had issues with my Dell 1525 Insiron. I am so fed up with this computer. Please email me as well if a class action suit is filed. helmick.terri@yahoo.com My issues: Have had 2 hard drives replaced in the last 16 months. On my third...it is still at the repair shop. Mine is such a lemon.

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Mc Leansville, US
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Jul 20, 2010 8:24 am EDT
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I am also having these same issues with My Dell Inspirion 1525 and Dell wants me to pay for them to look at their defective product. I would like to be involved in the class action lawsuit, please email me at pdblackwell143@yahoo.com

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Do not buy a dell computer. Their policy is a trap?!!! Their return policy is worthless, their credit card is a trap and their technical help and customer care get you going round and round in a circle. On june 5 2009 I purchased a dell laptop 1555 via telphone. I received the laptop on june 22, 2009. As I started to restore data to my new computer. I...

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