Buying used or refurbished may not seem like the best way to get a new fpcbp152 laptop, but a real gem can be found for the right price. Since the cycle of new lap-top launches is so frequent now, pre-owned or refurb bargains are easier to find.
Who's selling?
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Used or refurb?
Used laptops generally come from fpcbp175 consumers who have used them for personal reasons.
The smart ones wipe the computer's hard drive and reinstall the operating sys-tem to get it back to factory settings.
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Used laptops are the cheaper fpcbp215ap option of the two, with the most variety, but carry a higher risk.
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What to look for?
In either case, you don't know what the laptop ms2239 battery has been through.
Has a previous user dropped it? Does it run slow? Does it have scratches?
The key lies in the specs - you have to ms2238 treat a used or refurb laptop purchase like you would a new one.
If the specs, size, weight and 4ur18650f-2-qc-ef3 compatibility fit with what you need, you may have a HP HSTNN-LB42 Battery winner at a good price.
What about price?
Compare the used or refurb price to the regular price.
Also, find out if you need to spend more for a new battery or bigger hard drive to gauge the overall cost.