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ChrisSpera
10-28-2002, 03:25 PM
Ok, those of you who were with us last time, know that columnist Chris Spera's iPAQ committed suicide.*He was now the proud owner of a completely non-functioning, iPAQ shaped brick.*Read how his iPAQ virtually came back from the dead in this special installment of Apples and Oranges.<p><font face=verdana size=2><b>Read More:</b> <a href="http://www.pocketnow.com/cgi-bin/directory/content.cgi?db=periodicals&id=33">Post Cards from the Edge: iPAQ Suicide Hotline, Can I Help You?</a></p>
Pony99CA
11-04-2002, 09:10 AM
Originally posted by ChrisSpera
Leonard Wesson at Pocket PC Techs is a miracle worker. In fact, he's a genius. He brought my iPAQ back from the dead, and ya know what? The cost was very, VERY reasonable.
OK, so give us the important information. How much does it cost to fix a cracked sync board?

Steve
Unregistered
11-05-2002, 01:23 PM
hehehe that article tickles me everytime i read it :D
ChrisSpera
11-05-2002, 03:33 PM
Ok guys...

I went back and forth on posting actual costs because, your milage may vary. Not every repair will cost the same amount, even if you drop more than 1 iPAQ down the same flight of stairs.

In order to get my 3765 repaired, I had to send it to PPC Techs under their $45 Diagnosis Product. You get charged the diagnostic fee no matter what; but if they fix it, its credited to the final cost of the repair. Other wise, they charge you $45 for their time, which is pretty much standard practice.

The sync board that I mentioned was $49 bucks, so for an extra $4 bucks, plus shipping both ways, I got my iPAQ back, working, like I said, better than new. Total cost (including shipping) was less than $80.

Leonard is a genious. He was able to get this unit back among the land of the living without really breaking a sweat.

He is like, so kewl.


Christopher Spera
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Pony99CA
11-05-2002, 10:44 PM
Originally posted by ChrisSpera

I went back and forth on posting actual costs because, your milage may vary. Not every repair will cost the same amount, even if you drop more than 1 iPAQ down the same flight of stairs.

I understand that, but a ball park estimate is still nice to have.

Originally posted by ChrisSpera
In order to get my 3765 repaired, I had to send it to PPC Techs under their $45 Diagnosis Product. You get charged the diagnostic fee no matter what; but if they fix it, its credited to the final cost of the repair. Other wise, they charge you $45 for their time, which is pretty much standard practice.

The sync board that I mentioned was $49 bucks, so for an extra $4 bucks, plus shipping both ways, I got my iPAQ back, working, like I said, better than new. Total cost (including shipping) was less than $80.

That does seem quite reasonable. Thanks for the info.

I kind of wish you cracked your screen, though, because I'm curious how much that would have cost. :D

Steve
ChrisSpera
11-05-2002, 11:05 PM
Shut your mouth!! My goodness!!

I wish that NONE of it had happened!! But I am glad that Leonard and PPC Techs were there with the crash cart when my baby arrived.

Thanks for your comments.

Kind Regards,


Christopher Spera
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fleng
11-26-2002, 02:02 PM
Let's be honest. Your iPaq didn't so commit suicide. It was comprehensibly assassinated!
ChrisSpera
11-26-2002, 02:23 PM
Originally posted by fleng
Let's be honest. Your iPaq didn't so commit suicide. It was comprehensibly assassinated!

I don't think so, dude. I didn't thow this thing off a ledge. I didn't plan these articles.

I got lucky with the results; and I got the right guy to fix my iPAQ. Period.

But thanks for the comments...


Christopher Spera
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Unregistered
12-28-2002, 02:37 AM
I know the feeling, Chris. I cracked my iPAQ screen once. It's going to cost about 90 smackeroos to get the unit fixed... When I broke it, the song "911" by Wycleff Jean came to mind...("Everytime I look into your eyes, man it's worth the sacrifice... Someone please call 911, tell them I just got shot down!")
JackCook
02-04-2004, 09:28 PM
Great story Chris...........I had a smile and a chuckle!