Hi mattyb3, I am actually in Canada but same difference, the shipping costs wouldn't make much sense. I looked at the costs to rebuild my laptop and decided that it would likely be better for me to buy a new one. But I will continue to explore this old laptop and see what I can learn from it. Thank you for your response. I appreciate the time and knowledge you have all provided me.
Hi, I have a 2013 17 R1 and my machine will not start up. I get nothing on the screen and it only beeps. I checked out the Dell beep codes and 7 beeps means CPU failure. Is the CPU changeable? Is there support/parts for a laptop this old (8+ years old). I need a new computer no question but if I can still squeeze some life out of this girl that would be great. It has been an awesome laptop and has given me zero problems up until now. I recently had the thermal paste replaced and it helped (that was less than a week ago), but I believe recent thunder/lightning storms may have dealt the final blow. I usually have it plugged into a surge protector but because my battery wasn't charging I tried to see if plugging directly into an outlet would give it more juice.
17 R1, will not start up, 7 beeps