Solved Samsung Series 3 Laptop Problem.

pampered

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Hi Guys, thanks for accepting me on this forum.
I bought a Samsung Series 3 notebook from a notorious (rip off) high st retailer 6 months ago. Its been unopened in its box until yesterday when I gave it to my wife as a birthday pressie.
Eagerly opening it, we switched it on but all we got was a lighted back screen and a small rectangular dot. It would not boot up.
Have I been an idiot by not using this laptop as soon as I bought it. ie, has the system closed down ?
I havn't contacted the seller yet.. Thought I would check the experts out first.
As you can tell, My knowledge of computers is very limited.
Thanks in advance.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
Do you have its receipt?....if so take it back to the shop you bought it from.
Under the sale of goods act you are protected for at least a year from date of purchase, the laptop is unfit for purpose so they can either exchange it or refund your money.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
Do you have its receipt?....if so take it back to the shop you bought it from.
Under the sale of goods act you are protected for at least a year from date of purchase, the laptop is unfit for purpose so they can either exchange it or refund your money.


I wish we had something like that here in the states...all we have is the product warranty and then that is subject to their (the companies) warranty guidelines. At the places of purchase, with respect to electronics, most retail chains wont take back the product and make you send directly to the company or they have a 15 return policy (which is crap). Online purchases is a different matter.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Yes, I have all the necessary paperwork and receipts.
Problem is that we are in Portugal now and not planning to return to UK for a while.
So.. do you guys think that I've been sold a pup ? ie, its nothing to do with the fact that I didn't use as soon as I bought it ?... if so I'll phone the retailer.... Just want to get my facts right before I kick off.

Yes again, guess we're lucky in UK regarding consumer law.. Better than most countries.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
So.. do you guys think that I've been sold a pup ? ie, its nothing to do with the fact that I didn't use as soon as I bought it ?

I wouldn't thinks so since they sit on the shelves or in the stock room for months at a time at the retail stores.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Your biggest promlem is being in Portugal, as the Law & Product Warranty, can go out the window.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
No problem Theog.
Just phoned the retailer.. They are happy to replace it.. Told them I was in Portugal and that I'd have to DHL it back.
My sister could then pick up the replacement. All was fine !
Thanks for your input.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
No problem Theog.
Just phoned the retailer.. They are happy to replace it.. Told them I was in Portugal and that I'd have to DHL it back.
My sister could then pick up the replacement. All was fine !
Thanks for your input.

Good to see you've got it sorted.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
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