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What are the implications of this damage?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:20 am
by toddreg
Found a decent W520 for sale. However there is damage near the rear fan port on the bezel. Per the attached pic is this significant due to it being located so close to the hinge? Run or deal?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1handigpjhz1yyx/W520.jpg?dl=0
Re: What are the implications of this damage?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:24 am
by RealBlackStuff
If the rest is good and you are willing to replace the base, add its price to the total, and if the price is still attractive, then buy.
I'd find such a crack enough reason to run, unless the above could apply.
How the heck do I post a pic
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:25 am
by toddreg
How the heck do I post a pic
Re: What are the implications of this damage?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:30 am
by RealBlackStuff
We just need a link to your picture (which I already changed for you).
Re: What are the implications of this damage?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:57 am
by brchan
I agree with RBS. Normally I wouldn't touch something that's had a large crack or missing pieces, as it could have been from abuse. There could be possibilities that the hinge or magnesium roll cage are also damaged, and in that case you will have an even more expensive repair.
Re: What are the implications of this damage?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:46 pm
by bit_twiddler
Generally, lack of damage to the outer case is a good indicator that the machine
has been well taken care of. A cosmetically good looking unit is more likely
to require less work and be more reliable, based on my limited experience.
