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Second hand laptop doesn't work after 1 year

  • 21-12-2020 07:21PM
    #1
    previous user
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭


    Second hand laptop doesn't work after 1 year and a couple of months, can I get a refund,
    I paid €250 for it. The receipt says warranty for a year though.


Comments

  • #2
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74,121 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    I'm presuming you bought this from a business, if there is a receipt? There's zero rights if its off another member of the public

    Realistically, for a cheap second hand laptop over a year later you're not going to get anything. If you think there is any value left in it, bring it to a repairer.


  • #3
    Bikerman2019
    Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Bikerman2019


    You need to read the dates properly. A year old and warranty for a year. Which side of a year. Even if it is out of warranty, maybe see can they assist you as goodwill.


  • #4
    previous user
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭previous user


    L1011 wrote: »
    I'm presuming you bought this from a business, if there is a receipt? There's zero rights if its off another member of the public

    Realistically, for a cheap second hand laptop over a year later you're not going to get anything. If you think there is any value left in it, bring it to a repairer.

    From a business I bought it yeh, brought it to a different repairer, he said the processor was gon and he couldn't find a replacement.


  • #5
    previous user
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭previous user


    Bikerman2019 wrote: »
    You need to read the dates properly. A year old and warranty for a year. Which side of a year. Even if it is out of warranty, maybe see can they assist you as goodwill.

    Yeh I guess it cant hurt and if they can find a replacement processor, it'll cost a lot cheaper than new laptop thanks.


  • #6
    astrofool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 17,626 ✭✭✭✭astrofool


    Might be worth posting make/model, but it's really odd for a processor to break, more likely the motherboard (most laptop processors are soldered on and non-replaceable). A €250 laptop second hand would not have a very long expected lifespan (what's the entire age?).


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  • #7
    previous user
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭previous user


    astrofool wrote: »
    Might be worth posting make/model, but it's really odd for a processor to break, more likely the motherboard (most laptop processors are soldered on and non-replaceable). A €250 laptop second hand would not have a very long expected lifespan (what's the entire age?).

    Dunno the age


  • #8
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,620 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    I'd be extremely surprised if the actual processor was broken,


  • #9
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,516 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    If you brought it for a third party repair then any and all warranty would be void either way always return to the shop or business first and foremost.


  • #10
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Post the model number and specs. 250 for a second hand laptop, it could be a dinosaur!


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