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    W520: How good was this deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nforce4max, Aug 6, 2015.

  1. nforce4max

    nforce4max Notebook Consultant

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    I like some people buy scrapped or broken laptops time to time for rebuilding purposes so I recently scored a W520 for $200 shipped. Missing battery that is no bid deal, spent $35 for a new legit 170w charger, will need to fix the hinge and the plastic cover, and missing hard drive. Spent an extra $60 on a spare board that has the Quadro 1000M that normally goes for $140+ as insurance.

    i7 2720qm
    8GB ram
    FHD screen
    Quadro 1000M
    Extra Board with 30 day return policy

    Total spent $291 so far but still need to buy two things. Might use the spare board if all goes well in my spare T520 as an upgrade.
     
    nforce4max, Aug 6, 2015
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  2. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Very good deal, if the W520 is what you were looking for and remains appropriate for your workflow.

    These are fine machines. Enjoy yours.
     
    ajkula66, Aug 6, 2015
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