As I was saying I'm off the whole week and broke.
I know I should know better in money management (that's what people assume - I live a simple life!); some things are just beyond me.
I have a laptop I bought sometime ago, 16/11/03 yes I got the receipt!, and it's giving me problems. It has depreciated in my opinion - for some reason I must have assumed that it would last forever. First the battery is gone that would cost like £100, the cable was replaced recently - £36. I walked into a repair shop and the man told me it would cost me £120 to fix everything and the shop next door offered to fix it for £50. (All this reminds me of the rogue traders)
The problem is both guys will stay with the laptop for two days - can I trust them? Someone has just hinted that most likely they could interfere with other parts - to make me go back.
Just like how a pimp would get his girls hooked on drugs so as to control them.
Maybe I should just get a new one - the prices have gone down of late. For £400 I can get one forget about its features it can do the basics.
So that's how my week is going to be - lovely.
Me and my miseries, don't feel sorry for me I will get by.
To create a future, you first must be able to imagine it. I realise that as other beings I am far more skilled at following old patterns than at thinking new thoughts.
About Me
- Frugal African
- It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time. - W. Churchill
6 comments:
Hello. If you're "techy", I would recommend NOT using techs to fix your machine. Your warning instincts are probably correct: you won't really know what they have done to your laptop, and they will know that.
If you are 'techy', then you wouldn't even consider having someone else (except the seller's tech staff - and often not even them) fix your baby.
Ultimately, it is better to just get a new laptop.
But, what actually is wrong with your machine? Maybe we can help you fix it yourself.
e-nyce - hey thanx for the concern i will mos def contact you - it is driving me nuts.
e-nyce your guess is good I'm not a 'techy' so it's even hard to get to your blog - the link ain't working. Probably I should try later.
Thanx anyway
I don't maintain a blog. Yet. Too busy being an active reader and contributor.
Why not just use this space to help you? Tell us exactly what probs you're having. I'll help with what I know, other posters can jump in at any time.
just found out the 'power port' thing is loose - moving about. You know the pin like thing that goes into the power cable?
Apparently it is attached to the mother board (!?) so it has to be done professionally. Yaani it will cost me.
You get me?
Yes, that is very serious, and not a do-it-yourself (unless you know what you're doing).
I still say, go buy a new one. It'll last you at least another 3 years, whereas the repair will last maybe 1.
Pole, time to break out the overdraft.
BTW, buy you next lappy from a brand-name electronics store (sorry, don't know British names). They always have good return and warranty policies. And if offered an extended warranty for repairs - must be extended *at least* 3-years beyond *purchase* date - buy it. Lappies are perfect for about 2 years, then start acting up in the third year and beyond.
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