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    Lenovo notebook serial number

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dimm0k, Jul 30, 2010.

  1. dimm0k

    dimm0k Notebook Consultant

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    I am currently trying to sell a barely used Lenovo notebook and one of the buyers is requesting the serial number to check the warranty status. Is there any danger in doing so even if this buyer turns out not to be a winning bidder?
     
    dimm0k, Jul 30, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes, they could report it as stolen with the serial number, which means it won't get support down the road. Some eBay sellers will give you the serial number and others won't.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 30, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    i wouldn't give it out, i would send them a screen shot of the warranty page with all the warranty detail. But i would erase couple of the letters in the serial number to prevent from misuse.
     
    lead_org, Jul 30, 2010
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  4. dimm0k

    dimm0k Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys! Will definitely do the suggested screenshot!
     
    dimm0k, Jul 31, 2010
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