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Second hand laptop doesn't work after 1 year

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  • 21-12-2020 7:21pm
    #1
    previous user
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    Second hand laptop doesn't work after 1 year and a couple of months, can I get a refund,
    I paid €250 for it. The receipt says warranty for a year though.


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    L1011
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    I'm presuming you bought this from a business, if there is a receipt? There's zero rights if its off another member of the public

    Realistically, for a cheap second hand laptop over a year later you're not going to get anything. If you think there is any value left in it, bring it to a repairer.


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    Bikerman2019
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    You need to read the dates properly. A year old and warranty for a year. Which side of a year. Even if it is out of warranty, maybe see can they assist you as goodwill.


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    #4
    previous user
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    L1011 wrote: »
    I'm presuming you bought this from a business, if there is a receipt? There's zero rights if its off another member of the public

    Realistically, for a cheap second hand laptop over a year later you're not going to get anything. If you think there is any value left in it, bring it to a repairer.

    From a business I bought it yeh, brought it to a different repairer, he said the processor was gon and he couldn't find a replacement.


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    Bikerman2019 wrote: »
    You need to read the dates properly. A year old and warranty for a year. Which side of a year. Even if it is out of warranty, maybe see can they assist you as goodwill.

    Yeh I guess it cant hurt and if they can find a replacement processor, it'll cost a lot cheaper than new laptop thanks.


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    astrofool
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    Might be worth posting make/model, but it's really odd for a processor to break, more likely the motherboard (most laptop processors are soldered on and non-replaceable). A €250 laptop second hand would not have a very long expected lifespan (what's the entire age?).


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    astrofool wrote: »
    Might be worth posting make/model, but it's really odd for a processor to break, more likely the motherboard (most laptop processors are soldered on and non-replaceable). A €250 laptop second hand would not have a very long expected lifespan (what's the entire age?).

    Dunno the age


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    Cabaal
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    I'd be extremely surprised if the actual processor was broken,


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    RobbingBandit
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    If you brought it for a third party repair then any and all warranty would be void either way always return to the shop or business first and foremost.


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    Gooey Looey
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    Post the model number and specs. 250 for a second hand laptop, it could be a dinosaur!


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