At Partstronic, we understand that quality matters when it comes to computer parts. That's why we source our parts from reputable vendors and hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. Here's a breakdown of the quality categories you'll find on our website:
1. New OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer):
- Description: Brand new, genuine parts directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
- Quality: Highest quality, guaranteed to meet the original manufacturer's specifications and performance standards.
- Warranty: Typically covered by our 90 days warranty (check product page for details).
2. Refurbished:
- Description: High-quality parts that have been professionally restored to a fully functional state. This may include replacing defective components, cleaning, and testing.
- Quality: Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for performance and functionality. May have minor cosmetic blemishes that do not affect performance.
- Warranty: Typically covered by our 90 days warranty (check product page for details).
3. Aftermarket:
- Description: Brand new, high-quality parts manufactured by a third-party company specifically designed to meet OEM standards and be compatible with OEM parts.
- Quality: Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for performance and functionality. May have slight variations in appearance compared to OEM parts.
- Warranty: Typically covered by our 90 days warranty (check product page for details).
4. Used:
- Description: Previously used parts that have been inspected, cleaned, and tested for functionality.
- Grading System: We use a grading system to indicate the cosmetic condition and functionality level of used parts compared to a New OEM part. Here's a breakdown of our grading system:
- Grade A: Excellent condition, minimal to no cosmetic wear, functionality like new.
- Grade B: Very good condition, light cosmetic wear, full functionality.
- Grade C: Good condition, moderate cosmetic wear, full functionality.
- Grade D: Fair condition, noticeable cosmetic wear, may have some minor imperfections that do not affect core functionality.
- Warranty: Typically covered by our 90 days warranty (check product page for details).