About Lauren Bennett Expertise I am a computer science major and my dad is an Electric Engineering, so my life has revolved around computers. For as long as I can remember, I have been buying and selling computers. I tend to travel a lot, so I have always had a laptop. I have bought 5 of them for myself, and bought around 30-40 for friends and family. I have dealt with the good and the bad of various version and brand names. If you are in need of buying a laptop, feel free to contact me and I'm sure I will be able to guide you into purchasing the laptop that will be the best fit for you. I will custom build you computers for you to choose from so you can get an exact idea of what to go and buy when you do it yourself and so that you have an exact price. However, I am in the USA and am only knowledgeable about computers here in the US. I do not know about foreign currency or the quality of computer brand names outside the US.
Experience B.S. in Computer Science. Buying and selling for years. Assisting friends/family.
Expert: Lauren Bennett Date: 4/1/2008 Subject: HP Special Edition laptop L2000 Armstrong AMD
Question Well, I spilled water on my friens laptop and I have to pay for it. He says he got it in 2005 for 1.2k, but I checked online ad it said it was $899. What should I do?
Answer 1. Chances are you didn't ruin it. I have spilled water down my computer before and after I let it dry out for a few days, it was okay again. Does the computer not turn on at all or do only a few parts not work? Chances are, the entire thing is not fried.
2. I'd ask to see his receipt. HP e-mailed him a receipt when he bought the computer. If he no longer has it, HP can send him another one with the exact price he paid for it. I would not pay without proof from HP.
3. Ask him to take it to a computer repair shop and get a quote. Also get a quote from HP on fixing it. It may cost less to repair it than the cost of buying a new one.
