ebay: 'powers up, but not into bios?'
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Am i being daft or does the description 'powers up, but not into bios?' not mean anything?
Auction finished now and really not very interesting, but the photo shows error messages regarding boot device failure, which must have appeared after the bios had loaded, no ?
I was after the mb ( seller wouldnt tell me the model # or the p/n of the mb
) and the seller has removed the hdd, so of course there was a boot failure!
What say the ph IT crowd? Would it have got far enough to display that boot failure message, without being able to get into the bios first ?
Not that this really matters - as i didnt bid. Just interested !
Auction finished now and really not very interesting, but the photo shows error messages regarding boot device failure, which must have appeared after the bios had loaded, no ?
I was after the mb ( seller wouldnt tell me the model # or the p/n of the mb
) and the seller has removed the hdd, so of course there was a boot failure!What say the ph IT crowd? Would it have got far enough to display that boot failure message, without being able to get into the bios first ?
Not that this really matters - as i didnt bid. Just interested !
WTF @ their T&C
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
SOLD AS SEEN.
1) Machines are not checked or tested past powering up. We just plug it in and turn it on, we are not implying it will turn on all the time, when the picture is taken of the machine powered up it just means we have plugged it in and it powered up at that time .Unknown if all internal parts are inside or will be included or work.
2) Hard drive caddies may not be included in machines. We do not check.
3) Hard drives have been previously removed due to data protection, and sometimes screws are left inside the machines please check before powering your machine on we will not be held responsible if the machine short circuits.
4) Stickers, residue, tape, paint and pen markings may not be noted in this listing.
5) Minor damage or cracks may not be noted in this listing.
6) You should be aware that there maybe liquid ingress in all laptops listed, we do try to mention those which are clearly evident.
7) We only undertake a brief external inspection of the unit. We are not liable for any damage or issues which would not be reasonably evident in a brief external inspection.
8) We cannot guarantee that internal parts are present (RAM, CPU, screws etc). Whilst we do not remove these parts, they are sold in the condition in which we received them.
9) If you want to return the item for any reason (listing errors,buyer mistakes etc) we will not cover any return fees or arrange any collections.
11) We cannot guarantee the level of charge which the battery holds, and for this reason batteries are exlcuded from any warranty. We also do not guarantee that the included parts are in full working order.
12) AC adapters, power leads, external drives and software are not included, nor do we provide any restore disks. Please do not ask.
13) We would ask that when an item is delivered if the box looks damaged the product inside may be damaged please if you do sign for it make sure the courier records the damage.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
SOLD AS SEEN.
1) Machines are not checked or tested past powering up. We just plug it in and turn it on, we are not implying it will turn on all the time, when the picture is taken of the machine powered up it just means we have plugged it in and it powered up at that time .Unknown if all internal parts are inside or will be included or work.
2) Hard drive caddies may not be included in machines. We do not check.
3) Hard drives have been previously removed due to data protection, and sometimes screws are left inside the machines please check before powering your machine on we will not be held responsible if the machine short circuits.
4) Stickers, residue, tape, paint and pen markings may not be noted in this listing.
5) Minor damage or cracks may not be noted in this listing.
6) You should be aware that there maybe liquid ingress in all laptops listed, we do try to mention those which are clearly evident.
7) We only undertake a brief external inspection of the unit. We are not liable for any damage or issues which would not be reasonably evident in a brief external inspection.
8) We cannot guarantee that internal parts are present (RAM, CPU, screws etc). Whilst we do not remove these parts, they are sold in the condition in which we received them.
9) If you want to return the item for any reason (listing errors,buyer mistakes etc) we will not cover any return fees or arrange any collections.
11) We cannot guarantee the level of charge which the battery holds, and for this reason batteries are exlcuded from any warranty. We also do not guarantee that the included parts are in full working order.
12) AC adapters, power leads, external drives and software are not included, nor do we provide any restore disks. Please do not ask.
13) We would ask that when an item is delivered if the box looks damaged the product inside may be damaged please if you do sign for it make sure the courier records the damage.
john_p - good point. I have come across a hdd bios before, and this is an odd lappy.
Merry - thats what i thought !
Taita - yup read them. Sounds like he has had lots of trouble. Perhaps if he specced his ads up better, people might know what they are buying.
Anyway, thanks for the replies and for confirming that its all odd - not just the bois !
Merry - thats what i thought !
Taita - yup read them. Sounds like he has had lots of trouble. Perhaps if he specced his ads up better, people might know what they are buying.
Anyway, thanks for the replies and for confirming that its all odd - not just the bois !
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