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    Bought open-box G2S-B2, what should I check?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by darkeros, May 5, 2008.

  1. darkeros

    darkeros Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I bought an open-box G2S-B2 and should get it in later this week. I'll have a little less than a week to check everything out. What would you recommend to check and any specific tests to run?

    Thanks in advance for any advice!
     
    darkeros, May 5, 2008
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  2. Oldman

    Oldman Notebook Evangelist

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    It depends where did you buy 'open box'.
    Go and check there policy for 'open box' products.
     
    Oldman, May 5, 2008
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    red616 Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure you run it 24/7 & monitor the heat temps. Do a web search for something like "stress test software" or the like & run it.

    Most of the time , nothings 100% , if you do not have any problems after the first three or four days of testing you should be ok re the hardware.
     
    red616, May 5, 2008
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    Jabongga Notebook Enthusiast

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    1. Check peripherals and accessories.
    2. Check build quality.
    3. Check for dead pixels.
    4. Check for battery life.
    5. Stress test and stability test.
     
    Jabongga, May 5, 2008
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I would add a memory test (memtest86+)
     
    E.B.E., May 6, 2008
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    darkeros Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wanted to reply here and say I bought the open-box G2S-B2 from Newegg and everything turned out fine so far. Everything that normally comes with it was included, it was in great condition, and all tests have come out successful.

    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!
     
    darkeros, May 9, 2008
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