Sorry for chiming in so late to this thread -- I've been having the described probelms with my inspiron 600m, & dell has just been replacing the motherboard & bluetooth module each time.
Even though the system is under contract until 12/09, they've decided not to do so, & that I must send my system to "the depot" for them to evaluate whether it can be fixed -- if not, they won't return it, but will instead replace it with a "comparable system".
Unfortunately, I'm required to use a security key which must be plugged into a parallel port-- and dell doesn't have any laptops w/parallel ports onboard...
I'm terrible with a sodering iron, etc., although I can plug-n-play with disassembling / reassembling the computer... would you be willing to build another cable so I can perform your fix on my system? I've got the old TM300 module, and would happily reimburse you for the other ass'd parts required, as well as your time & effort to do so.
Thanks.
karl fasold
Even though the system is under contract until 12/09, they've decided not to do so, & that I must send my system to "the depot" for them to evaluate whether it can be fixed -- if not, they won't return it, but will instead replace it with a "comparable system".
Unfortunately, I'm required to use a security key which must be plugged into a parallel port-- and dell doesn't have any laptops w/parallel ports onboard...
I'm terrible with a sodering iron, etc., although I can plug-n-play with disassembling / reassembling the computer... would you be willing to build another cable so I can perform your fix on my system? I've got the old TM300 module, and would happily reimburse you for the other ass'd parts required, as well as your time & effort to do so.
Thanks.
karl fasold
