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    Buying a used 1530 (advise)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Jayjubear, Jun 10, 2008.

  1. Jayjubear

    Jayjubear Notebook Consultant

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    I am buying a 1530 I found on Craigslist.
    I think it is a very good deal and I am meeting the guy in person.

    My questions are:
    What should I ask him about it?
    What should I check out my self?

    btw we are meeting at a place with wifi, so I can test that

    Thanks
     
    Jayjubear, Jun 10, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    1)Ask him warranty matters,reason for selling etc.Dnt expect very honest answers though.
    2)Get a thumb drive and CPUZ,GPUZ and everrest portable if possible.So you can check the laptop.
    3)It would be great to look for temps if you can.
    4)Scratches,dents,un natural screw alignment,dead pixels etc etc.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 10, 2008
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  3. Reaperman

    Reaperman Notebook Guru

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    yap try to play one game at least... check the stability ...

    as mention in option 2 in RAMBO


    GL
     
    Reaperman, Jun 10, 2008
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