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The Help Desk => Computer Related Discussions & Questions => Topic started by: Thor on December 08, 2012, 12:05:43 AM

Title: Power Supply adapters
Post by: Thor on December 08, 2012, 12:05:43 AM
OK, a "client" brought a laptop for me to look at &/ or repair. It wouldn't power up. They had used an aftermarket power supply with adapters. Upon inspection and after looking up which adapter fit that particular laptop, I discovered that she had used the wrong adapter and ultimately fried the motherboard. She had given me the laptop, power supply & adapter. That "client" brought another laptop to me for me to troubleshoot & I wound up using that adapter for her current laptop. Now she claims she NEVER gave that to me & wants the stupid adapters back. What say y'all?
Title: Re: Power Supply adapters
Post by: CG6468 on December 08, 2012, 09:43:51 AM
Dealing with the public is a pain in the ass.

Do what makes you comfortable, Thor.

Henceforth, create a log of what a client gives you, with a copy of the log to the client.
Title: Re: Power Supply adapters
Post by: Eupher on December 08, 2012, 09:56:24 AM
Give her the adapters back and keep the laptop.  O-)

Seriously, did you sign a receipt for the laptop? For the adapters? Did she pay you for your time?

If not, she doesn't have a damned thing to say.

Once she pays you, give her back all of what she gave you and nothing more.