| New boxed laptops that are sent to retailers may | | | | rechecked by the quality control department. |
| sometimes be returned to the factory itself for | | | | Individual checking of all components is done at this |
| various reasons. As these types of laptops are | | | | section for assuring perfect functioning of the whole |
| usually used for shorter period there is only minimum | | | | system. |
| wear and tear. Once a laptop comes back, it is | | | | Factory refurbished laptops retain high standards in |
| refurbished and sold as a factory refurbished laptop. | | | | their quality as each piece is checked at different |
| The original manufacturer or a renowned exterior | | | | levels for proper working and quality. Compared to |
| professional firm have the right to do the refurbishing | | | | the normal retail price, factory refurbished laptops |
| process. | | | | have a low price. You can choose from factory |
| Factory refurbished laptops undergo remanufacturing | | | | refurbished laptops of renowned brands such as IBM, |
| process to check if there is any manufacturing | | | | HP, Compaq, and Toshiba. The advantage lies in |
| defect. Each refurbished laptop passes through | | | | getting the latest models and versions of branded |
| various examinations. If there is no fault then the | | | | laptops at cheap rates. Discounts are offered for |
| hard disk is reformatted and the operating system is | | | | students, military personnel, and senior citizens. |
| loaded. Then the laptop is worked for not less than | | | | Third party on site warranty of about six to twelve |
| four hours. If any fault is found, then the defective | | | | months is given to almost all factory refurbished |
| part is replaced. After the correction process the | | | | laptops. You can also buy an extended warranty for |
| laptop is updated with a new serial number for | | | | three years. This scheme supports the maintenance |
| recognition as a factory refurbished laptop. A new | | | | and parts replacement of the laptop. Factory |
| label with the model number, description, and serial | | | | refurbished laptops are as reliable as new ones |
| number is put on the new package. Before | | | | because the quality is checked very accurately. |
| despatching, the factory refurbished laptops are | | | | |