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    What to do with Evo n800c

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mech_e, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. mech_e

    mech_e Notebook Guru

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    I'm working on a master's thesis, and started having problems with my evo n800c. So, I bought a new v5000z, but am unsure of what to do with the old comp. I had it for almost 3.5 years, and used it on the go A LOT. Its never been 'beat' on, but its seen a lot of wear and tear in that time.

    Occasionally, the dvd rom won't read dvds, but most recently the machine was just dying. It was like power was lost. I assume its a mobo problem, but don't really know. It has a p4 1.7 in it, 256mb ram, dvd with cd/rw, and all the typical features found long ago. I also have a spare set of hinges (I think one of the old ones needs replacing or retightening) and the docking station for it ($150 by itself back in the day). I also removed the hd, as I had just put in a new seagate about a year ago.

    I hate to pitch it, but I don't know if I can really sell it because of the condition. I just thought I'd see what you guys thought I should do. If I CAN get some money for that, that'd be great (poor college student and all).
     
    mech_e, Mar 20, 2006
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  2. flashram

    flashram Notebook Consultant

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    Put it on Ebay. Someone will buy it.
     
    flashram, Mar 20, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    As noted, old or broken laptops are sold on ebay every day. Some like to fix them.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 21, 2006
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  4. nathanhuth

    nathanhuth Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If you don't expect/want anything physical from it, just donate it to a good cause or recycle it. :)
     
    nathanhuth, Mar 21, 2006
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  5. kylechanb

    kylechanb Notebook Consultant

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    Sold it on ebay, I sold my n600c on ebay for $450 3 months ago. My gf sold her Toshiba P4 2.8GHZ for $560 yerterday. People may actually think P4 2.8 is faster than PM2.0 :D
     
    kylechanb, Mar 21, 2006
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  6. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    wow, I should put my evo up and get a new Dell duo....
     
    kojack, Nov 27, 2006
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