Well, last night when driving home my 8600 was in the back of the car in it's dell designed case, and when I stopped at a stop sign it tumbled down onto the seat, then onto the floor of the car while still in the case. I did not think that it would be harmed that bad so I just went to sleep when I got home. Today I woke up and started it up and everything appears to be working fine, however the wireless network wouldn't connect. I took the laptop to right beside the router and it connected for a few seconds but then disconnected and won't connect anymore. Any ideas anyone, or do I need a replacement from Dell? My 3 year complete care warrentee is still in effect, so that shouldn't be a problem, or, if they don't carry 8600 parts anymore, will they get me a new laptop :mmm: (though I doubt that possibility).
Edit: It detects a wireless network, but doesn't connect to it.
somms
08-09-2005, 12:56 PM
Well, last night when driving home my 8600 was in the back of the car in it's dell designed case, and when I stopped at a stop sign it tumbled down onto the seat, then onto the floor of the car while still in the case. I did not think that it would be harmed that bad so I just went to sleep when I got home. Today I woke up and started it up and everything appears to be working fine, however the wireless network wouldn't connect. I took the laptop to right beside the router and it connected for a few seconds but then disconnected and won't connect anymore. Any ideas anyone, or do I need a replacement from Dell? My 3 year complete care warrentee is still in effect, so that shouldn't be a problem, or, if they don't carry 8600 parts anymore, will they get me a new laptop :mmm: (though I doubt that possibility).
Edit: It detects a wireless network, but doesn't connect to it.
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