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The refurbishing process means that a skilled technician "erases" all of the previous users' data (actually, it means "zeroing-out" the HDD) so that any and all of that data is no longer accessible to the machine. The techie will check to verify that all of the hardware components are working properly. If it passes cleanly (100% system-wide) the computer will be like a "virgin" and the techie will install the operating system (OS). Most refurbished machines from companies like Best Buy are simply customer returns and often have no known technical problems. If the machines do have issues they almost always are identified and remedied. Hardware issues are rare but software issues are common with Windows operating systems. Software issues can be readily fixed by the reinstallation process as previously described. The one caveat of buying a refurbished computer (or any other product) is the warranty. Make sure that the store provides you with a proof of purchase and full manufacturers warranty in writing because both MicroSoft and the pc maker might try to deny it. Hope that helps!

Lotta times a refurbished computer is one which was returned for minor issues. Those issues are normally repaired by a certified tech and the computer is reset to same status as brand new from the manufacturer. You're just paying less since second owner

Refurbished means that this item was returned and made to be in like new condition for resale, usually at a discount.

It was supposed to have any problems repaired. In fact, we still had a problem with a stuck key, and Best Buy replaced it with a new one in stock

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The refurbishing process means that a skilled technician "erases" all of the previous users' data (actually, it means "zeroing-out" the HDD) so that any and all of that data is no longer accessible to the machine. The techie will check to verify that all of the hardware components are working properly. If it passes cleanly (100% system-wide) the computer will be like a "virgin" and the techie will install the operating system (OS). Most refurbished machines from companies like Best Buy are simply customer returns and often have no known technical problems. If the machines do have issues they almost always are identified and remedied. Hardware issues are rare but software issues are common with Windows operating systems. Software issues can be readily fixed by the reinstallation process as previously described. The one caveat of buying a refurbished computer (or any other product) is the warranty. Make sure that the store provides you with a proof of purchase and full manufacturers warranty in writing because both MicroSoft and the pc maker might try to deny it. Hope that helps!
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Lotta times a refurbished computer is one which was returned for minor issues. Those issues are normally repaired by a certified tech and the computer is reset to same status as brand new from the manufacturer. You're just paying less since second owner
Answered by applebosefan 10 years ago
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Refurbished means that this item was returned and made to be in like new condition for resale, usually at a discount.
Answered by CommunityAnswer 10 years ago
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It was supposed to have any problems repaired. In fact, we still had a problem with a stuck key, and Best Buy replaced it with a new one in stock
Answered by Jaxhalfnote 10 years ago
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