Is this T41p a good deal?

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LDNA · #31 Post by **LDNA** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:44 pm

underclocker wrote:IBM support is still the best.

A new 9 cell battery and keyboard is on it's way. No problem at all.

FYI, IBM said the unit is under warranty until 4/2008 with on-site support.

I think this may be changed to the 3 months that is should be as they update their sales records, but, for now, 2+ more years of support is just fine.

underclocker

so u just called and asked for a new keyboard and battery? my keyboard is a little worn too and battery only 9 cell battery maybe i should try and call too.

nirvana0001 · #32 Post by **nirvana0001** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 2:01 pm

it is a hell good deal, where'd u find it?

#33 Post by **underclocker** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:50 pm

The dialogue went like this;

"I just received my certified used laptop. I was very specific with the telphone order taker and she confirmed that the battery would be fresh and any worn parts would be replaced, as this was not one of the units listed as 'slightly imperfect'. The battery only holds half a charge and the keyboard shows signs of wear. I know I have a 30 day return option, but I really love the laptop and it works great. If you could swap out the battery and keyboard I would be a satisfied customer."

The guy said no problem and I should have the parts in one or two business days.

I was completely truthful and the result seems reasonable to me!!!

underclocker

LDNA · #34 Post by **LDNA** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:39 pm

underclocker wrote:The dialogue went like this;

"I just received my certified used laptop. I was very specific with the telphone order taker and she confirmed that the battery would be fresh and any worn parts would be replaced, as this was not one of the units listed as 'slightly imperfect'. The battery only holds half a charge and the keyboard shows signs of wear. I know I have a 30 day return option, but I really love the laptop and it works great. If you could swap out the battery and keyboard I would be a satisfied customer."

The guy said no problem and I should have the parts in one or two business days.

I was completely truthful and the result seems reasonable to me!!!

underclocker

once i unplug the battery it jumps from 100% to 90% within a few mintues ... but after that it seems to be fine ... is there a problem with my battery?

christopher_wolf · #35 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:40 pm

Hmmm, it sounds like you may need to re-calibrate the battery. How fast is "a few minutes?"

LDNA · #36 Post by **LDNA** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 9:12 pm

christopher_wolf wrote:Hmmm, it sounds like you may need to re-calibrate the battery. How fast is "a few minutes?"

like 3 minutes ... how do i recalibrate the battery? thanks

Nebrie · #37 Post by **Nebrie** » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:45 pm

I just got mine from this deal. Top case is really scratched up, battery has 245 cycles on it :/ I emailed IBM about it, now I'll see how it goes.

#38 Post by **underclocker** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:31 am

New keyboard and new 9 cell battery (improved 7.2 AH version - not 6.6 AH) arrived.

T41p is now mint.

Another satisfying certified used purchase.

underclocker

Nebrie · #39 Post by **Nebrie** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:03 pm

Called them up, they won't do anything about it. They did replace the keyboard which had a non-functional space bar. Not sure if I should return it or not.

wolfman · #40 Post by **wolfman** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:07 pm

So they won't replace your battery but they replaced one for another customer? That stinks. As for the scratches on the top, it's a personal preference thing to return it or not because of that, however it sounds like the one you received should've been sold in a "slightly imperfect" sale as it is blemished.

LDNA · #41 Post by **LDNA** » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:25 pm

the keyboard that came with mine was pretty worn out so i called and they said they will send send me another keyboard ... the keyboard arrived yesterday and it was a used one! they got it out of another laptop and it wasn't even done properly ... you can see alot of nicks and marks and bended metal at the lower part of the keyboard from the idiot who tried to pry the keyboard out

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