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  • buddyjuf
    • Aug 2026
    #1

    I need a civil lawyer... (my laptop story continued...)

    So alot of you guys know what happened to my laptop

    but I didn't give you guys the last update. but before I start, let me quickly recap

    my laptop had a damaged jack (the one you plug into the wall to recharge the laptop) and I brought it to an electronics store run by my acquaintance's father.

    months pass, until they tell me that they fixed the jack but they damaged the mouse cable on the laptop and have to order a new one

    week after week, I get the same excuse: we ordered the wrong cable, this that, the guy who recieves the orders is on vacation, etc etc

    after about 6 months, I decide to send them a letter which states that:

    a) either they fix the laptop within 2 weeks
    b) either they refund me the full value of the laptop (1700$US)

    10 business days pass, which means that they didn't bother writing back.

    another week after that, I call them, and to my surprise the guy tells me that they burnt the chip on the motherboard that makes the monitor work. So the motherboard is completely damaged and my laptop has no working screen.

    I asked for a full refund, or a new laptop, but the guy refused. he told me the best he could do is give me back my laptop with a monitor on the side..

    now forgive me if I'm wrong, but isin't the purposs of a laptop for it to be PORTABLE???


    anyways, long story short, I have 2 options:
    either i take them to a small claims court (Judge Judy type), or I get a lawyer to take care of this matter for me


    which should I do? how much does a lawyer for this kind of situation cost? what are my chances of winning?


    thanx!
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    • american pervert
      Confirmed User
      • Sep 2002
      • 6840
      #2
      well, in america, we'd sue
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        • wdsguy
          Ryde or Die
          • Dec 2002
          • 19568
          #3
          Just go thru small claims, no need for a lawyer.

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            • abyss_al
              **LOOKING FOR TRADES**
              • Oct 2003
              • 15605
              #4
              is it too late to charge it back?
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                • BVF
                  Black Vagina Finder
                  • Jan 2002
                  • 13975
                  #5
                  Originally posted by american perv
                  well, in america, we'd sue
                  Yeah that's a sure fire win in small claims court. Plus you can sue for up to 5,000 . I'd sue for the MAX.

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                    • buddyjuf
                      #6
                      Originally posted by abyss_al
                      is it too late to charge it back?
                      they didn't charge me anything...
                      it was actually supposed to be fixed for me for free... which makes the situation a little more complicated

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                        • Tony Montana
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 794
                          #7
                          Originally posted by bdjuf
                          they didn't charge me anything...
                          it was actually supposed to be fixed for me for free... which makes the situation a little more complicated
                          I would make them pay for it in full.

                          Hire a lawyer to write them a letter stating what you want done. If not you will take them to court as well as charge them all court fee's + the money for a new laptop.

                          They would be stupid to let that goto court

                          As stated above you can also handle it yourself in small claims. Ive represented myself in 3-4 different cases and never had any problems(although I did sometimes seek legal advice from lawyers).
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                            • abyss_al
                              **LOOKING FOR TRADES**
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 15605
                              #8
                              Originally posted by bdjuf
                              they didn't charge me anything...
                              it was actually supposed to be fixed for me for free... which makes the situation a little more complicated

                              no.. chargeback the laptop, not repairs.... dispute the purchace with the cc company.. if you spend enough and have had the account long enough, they should take your side
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                                • buddyjuf
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by abyss_al
                                  no.. chargeback the laptop, not repairs.... dispute the purchace with the cc company.. if you spend enough and have had the account long enough, they should take your side
                                  ah no way, the laptop was bought off ebay over 6 months ago...

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                                    • buddyjuf
                                      #10
                                      how long does it usually take to get a trial in the small claims court?

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                                        • Jon2
                                          So Fucking Banned
                                          • Aug 2001
                                          • 2875
                                          #11
                                          Call judge judy

                                          www.judgejudy.com

                                          Jon

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                                            • Sosa
                                              In Tushy Land
                                              • Oct 2002
                                              • 40149
                                              #12
                                              pry pay more then 1700 in lawyer fees

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                                                • warlock5
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Jan 2004
                                                  • 2808
                                                  #13
                                                  Get a lawyer to send a letter to them first. Then if they do nothing take it to small claims court.. Some jackasses just ignore everything until they hear from a lawyer, then they get scared and pay up.

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                                                    • boner 2.0
                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                      • Jul 2004
                                                      • 10970
                                                      #14
                                                      Have you tried to call Consumer Complaints if it doesnt work then talk to your lawyer

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                                                        • Evil1
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Mar 2002
                                                          • 3893
                                                          #15
                                                          what'd i'd do is goto court, get the forms needed, fill them out. walk right in the store, be as loud as fucking possible if theres customers there(if not, whats the point), wave the papers in front of their face and present them with 2 options "give me a working laptop, equivelent to mine or better, now, if i make it to the door before it's in my fucking hands my next stop is to drop these papers off at the courthouse" dont take any excuse period, if you dont walk out with a new laptop, file the papers, sounds like you cant possibly lose, just cause they were fixing it for free does not mean they dont have to cover damages.

                                                          stop being so patient and such a pussy.

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                                                            • Pete-KT
                                                              Workin With The Devil
                                                              • Oct 2004
                                                              • 51532
                                                              #16
                                                              go to small claims it will cost too much to hire a lawyer

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                                                                • pradaboy
                                                                  sell me your banners
                                                                  • Dec 2003
                                                                  • 12931
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by Evil1
                                                                  what'd i'd do is goto court, get the forms needed, fill them out. walk right in the store, be as loud as fucking possible if theres customers there(if not, whats the point), wave the papers in front of their face and present them with 2 options "give me a working laptop, equivelent to mine or better, now, if i make it to the door before it's in my fucking hands my next stop is to drop these papers off at the courthouse" dont take any excuse period, if you dont walk out with a new laptop, file the papers, sounds like you cant possibly lose, just cause they were fixing it for free does not mean they dont have to cover damages.

                                                                  stop being so patient and such a pussy.
                                                                  Excellent option, I would take this one.

                                                                  Whatever you do try to get some form of legal advice anyway
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                                                                    • BuggyG
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Oct 2002
                                                                      • 4179
                                                                      #18
                                                                      well no matetr how long
                                                                      just bring em to small claims
                                                                      get ur $$ back or the value it's worth now

                                                                      plus tell them you lost work cause of it

                                                                      EMOTIONAL damages!!

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                                                                        • After Shock Media
                                                                          It's coming look busy
                                                                          • Mar 2001
                                                                          • 35299
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by BuggyG
                                                                          well no matetr how long
                                                                          just bring em to small claims
                                                                          get ur $$ back or the value it's worth now

                                                                          plus tell them you lost work cause of it

                                                                          EMOTIONAL damages!!
                                                                          Small claims is the way to go. You can sue for the purchase price and will get it as long as you bring all of your documentation and letters you sent. I would first follow up with a certified letter that is noterized to further document the whole ordeal.

                                                                          As far as lost wages or missed work, that is almost always a no go.

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                                                                            • iwantchixx
                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                              • Oct 2002
                                                                              • 12860
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Evil1 is right. Do it that way.

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