Pricing and Costs of Computer Hardware

Get bargain prices on replacement laptop computer parts

Much focus has been placed on the pricing and costs of computer hardware in general. However, it is much more difficult to find information about purchasing laptop parts on the cheap. Laptops are generally expensive to repair, and laptop parts are more fragile and easily damaged than their full-sized counterparts.

No matter what type of computer business you're running--whether it's repair, parts reseller, or consulting--at some point along the line you'll want to be able to pick up laptop computer components at the cheapest prices available. The following tips will help you save the most money:

1. Order laptop parts in bulk from a laptop computer hardware wholesaler.
2. Purchase laptop parts cheaper by signing up as a reseller with computer hardware wholesalers.
3. Buy replacement laptop screens at a discounted rate.

 

Lock in the best price per laptop computer component by purchasing in bulk wholesale lots

You will save the most money by purchasing laptop computer components in bulk. Smaller wholesalers list lots available directly on their website, while larger wholesalers require that you submit your parts request and actually form a business to business relationship.
Try: You can purchase laptop parts such as hard drives, memory and replacement batteries in bulk from USAnotebook. Purchase Dell laptop parts in lots at Parts-People.com. Fill out the form at Tier1PC to request bulk laptop parts such as DVD drives, AC adapters and PCMCIA LAN and modem cards. They ship to customers globally by pallet, truckload and container.

Get discounted laptop parts by signing up as a reseller with wholesale computer hardware suppliers

If you're running a computer repair business, or even a small computer hardware and accessories storefront, you may not be purchasing the quantity of parts you need to qualify for wholesale pricing. One creative method of still getting your parts at a discounted rate is to sign up as a reseller for an online laptop computer hardware supplier.
Try: Sivrin Technologies has a reseller program that allows you to get discounts between 10% and 30% from the web-based selling price of over 25,0000 laptop parts. You can also sign up as a reseller with Laptop Parts Expert. California residents will have to provide a resale certificate.

Purchase new or replacement laptop screens from a discount computer hardware provider

Replacement laptop screens are worth mentioning separately because they're rarely sold in lots at computer hardware wholesalers. This is a premium item that easily runs upwards of a four or five hundred dollars. You can easily buy these items at a discount from online retailers.
Try: Call or submit a request a quote on a particular laptop screen at LCDs4Less.com. You can also search their inventory by laptop model. They sell LCD's at a 60% discount from the retail price. You can also purchase discounted laptop screens at ScreenTek.

 

• As a computer hardware supplier, or service tech, it's a good idea to stock individual laptop key replacement kits. Sure, there are cases when you should replace the entire laptop keyboard, but many customers will appreciate having the option to purchase just a single key. These kits are easy to find on eBay.

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