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    How to sell/fix my Sager

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Koolg223, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Koolg223

    Koolg223 Notebook Consultant

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    So I think my PSU is screwed up, or I might have mobo problems because my NP8690 was randomly losing power and shutting down, and now it just won't turn on. I know everything else is in great condition. I'm off warranty, so what should I do? If I sell the system would it be smart to scrap it for parts and sell those individually, or should I just sell the entire computer? Also would Sager's repair fees be reasonable?

    My Specs:

    Sager NP8690

    i7 620m
    Mobility Radeon 5870
    4 Gigs RAM
    320 GB 720 RPM HDD
    1080 x 1920 display

    How much could I expect to get for this thing? I listed it on the XoticPC selling thread for $550 and I'm not sure I'm going to get much for it there.
     
    Koolg223, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    I would take it to a puter shop and get someone to plug in a good power supply so you know whats wrong. If its more than the PSU then you know where you stand with it better than you do now. If its just a PSU then u r laughing.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Oct 23, 2011
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  3. Koolg223

    Koolg223 Notebook Consultant

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    ? Is it really that easy for any computer shop to swap the PSU? I figure it's not a common part. By PSU I don't mean AC adapter btw.
     
    Koolg223, Oct 23, 2011
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  4. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    If you don't think it's the adapter, then it's hard to do. The power is handled by a part soldered to the motherboard. If you're sure that the motherboard is shot, it's probably going to be prohibitively expensive to fix. Not to mention that parting out older machines tends to earn more money than selling it as one piece.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Oct 23, 2011
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  5. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    When you are ready, why not try to sell it here in the Marketplace or on Ebay? :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 23, 2011
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