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    If I swap out a CPU from new comp, do I sell the CPU as used?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jakamo5, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. Jakamo5

    Jakamo5 Tetra Vaal

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    If I get a new comp and immediately swap out the processor for a different one, do I have to sell the removed CPU as used? Are there any popular places to sell it?
     
    Jakamo5, Aug 5, 2008
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  2. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    It depend on how you sell it i wound put pull from laptop out of box

    as long cpu is installed in laptop remove i wound consider it used

    also be cpu that already laptop it most like oem and does.nt carry the full warrenty of other you get in retail box
     
    andyasselin, Aug 5, 2008
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  3. Icelox18

    Icelox18 Notebook Geek

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    Sounds more like a moral issue than a technical one.

    Did you turn it on?
    Is it out of the packaging?
    Did your swap void the warranty?
    Was the replacement processor used?
     
    Icelox18, Aug 5, 2008
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    you can just describe the situation in detail. if its on ebay and you have to pick "used" or "new" - choose "used" and then clarify in your ad. that way, people will get a good feeling associated with the sale. Its just another way to underpromise and overdeliver, which is always the mood you want.
     
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  5. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    I think most people wound expect be used item since it come out laptop and does not contrain oringal package box etc
     
    andyasselin, Aug 5, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I would post it up in the buy and sell section here, and state that the processor was removed from the system before powering up for the first time.
    However, many cpu buyers will probably want you to test the cpu, so they know they are getting a working part.
    However, do not expect to get full retail value, since it is unboxed. I think you can get about 75% of the retail price back or so from selling it.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Aug 5, 2008
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  7. Phil

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    If I'd sell it on ebay I would pick 'new' and then clarify in the ad.

    In my opinion it is new if you've never used it.
     
    Phil, Aug 6, 2008
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