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Database of stolen laptops?
I have bought a laptop on ebay (Inspiron 1150 or 5100). When I collect it I want to check that it is not stolen. Is there a Dell database I can check with? A police or insurance-company database?
Are laptops routinely fitted with disabling devices that work as soon as the laptop goes online? Do you have to restart the computer to get them to disable it?
I'm trying to do what I can before handing over the cash, rather than find out when I get home? Anything else I should do?
Thanks for any help.
ejn63
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December 3rd, 2006 23:00
Given the track records of those two models, if you can back out of the sale, do so - they're two of the least reliable models Dell has produced.
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December 4th, 2006 00:00
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The other thing to consider with any used notebook is the age of the battery - if the battery is original, you'll likely be replacing it soon - they last about 2 years before they wear out, and those models are at least 2 years old.