Question Is it obvious if a laptop's been disassembled before?

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Yeah is it obvious if a laptop's been disassembled before? Like is it easier to disassemble next time or are there any markings that could reveal?

 

[Lutfij]

Yes if you've manhandled the laptop's screws or used the wrong tools to disassemble the laptop. One more thing, if you were impatient and didn't know how to disassemble the laptop, then that also adds stress marks/damages/battle scars on the laptop.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

that also adds stress marks/damages/battle scars on the laptop.

Battle scars. Getting a thumbs up for that. Thanks!

 

[USAFRet]

Yeah is it obvious if a laptop's been disassembled before? Like is it easier to disassemble next time or are there any markings that could reveal?

Among other things, scratches on or around the screws.

Is this something you are maybe buying, or something you're going to take apart?

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Is this something you are maybe buying, or something you're going to take apart?

The latter. It's a long story, but I'm trynna open it up for some cleaning up. Prob gonna let a professional handle that. Thanks!