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    Serial number transfer?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by davidst, Feb 28, 2007.

  1. davidst

    davidst Notebook Enthusiast

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    After a very long running problem with my Samsung notebook, Samsung "say" they have replaced the hard disc....... However when I got back home, I used a neat little program called Belarc that gives a listing on the serial numbers of components etc. just to make sure that they are being honest with me....... but the serial number of my new hard drive is exactly the same as the serial number on my old hard drive...... Sounds a little fishy? Samsung say that the replacement really is a brand new hard drive, and that the serial number on the new motherboard that they are now fitting, will also be the same as the old motherboard..... They transfer the serial numbers.......... Maybe I'm too skeptical but I'm finding this very hard to believe. Surely serial numbers are there to provide tracability of a product? Any comments would be very greatly appreciated.
    Many Thanks
    David
     
    davidst, Feb 28, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I've put my comment in the original thread, but would be interested to learn what others think on this subject.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Feb 28, 2007
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