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    Broken Tecra A4: Worth Selling?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by qwertymz, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. qwertymz

    qwertymz Notebook Guru

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    Hi all!

    I have been the proud owner of a Tecra A4 laptop for the past couple of years, and have always been immensely proud of it. However, after a stupid incident (ie: I dropped it), it's gotten to the point where it barely works; it crashes all the time, doesn't start unless I apply pressure to the left-hand side of the machine... yeah, I screwed up. :(

    I'm just wondering - is demand for parts for this particular model high? Was considering putting it up on eBay, but it lacks a hard drive (I removed it to use as secondary storage); so I'm not sure how much I should ask!

    Advice?
     
    qwertymz, Aug 19, 2008
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  2. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Maybe you should sell it as a "for parts" laptop. Someone is bound to need a replacement screen or speakers or even part of the chassis. Usually parts laptops are unusable but offer, of course, spare replacement parts that may no longer be available.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Aug 20, 2008
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    qwertymz Notebook Guru

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    hmm. how much do you think I should price it at? any ideas?
     
    qwertymz, Aug 21, 2008
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    Maybe you should search eBay and see if there are any other Tecra A4s for parts out there, and base your price off those.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Aug 21, 2008
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