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