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Muhsin is completely dissatisfied with the result

HP Delayed Replacing My Faulty Victus 16 s 0046nt Despite Ruling

Muhsin
April 16, 2:33 pm
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I purchased an HP Victus 16 s-0046nt laptop. In its 8th month, the "W" and "S" keys started to stick and sometimes stopped working entirely. Customer support applied a BIOS update which temporarily resolved the issue. However, in the 11th month, the same problem occurred again. When I contacted them, they repeated the same procedures, but the issue persisted. I documented the problem with a video and sent the laptop in for service. The initial inspection claimed that there was "no problem." I insisted on a re-examination, and although the device stayed in service for a month, they still claimed no fault was found. I contacted customer support multiple times and requested to speak directly with a technician, explaining that I am a physically disabled software developer and could help identify the issue. They refused and said they would pass on any information I provided. The laptop was returned to me, but the very next day, the issue occurred again. I documented it once more and was told to send it back for a more detailed inspection. I asked for a replacement unit during the inspection period since I need the laptop for work, but this was denied. As a result, I filed a complaint with the Consumer Arbitration Committee and won the case. The decision was that the product should be replaced with a fault-free equivalent. However, HP’s vendor objected to the decision, claiming I was a "commercial user" and thus not eligible for the ruling, and they filed a lawsuit. Shortly after, HP contacted me and said they would comply with the committee's decision and replace the device. The vendor then withdrew the lawsuit. I sent the laptop for replacement, and HP told me it would take four weeks for the new device to arrive. Three weeks later, I followed up and was told it would arrive on May 14 (which is eight weeks after they received the laptop). When I asked why it was taking so long, they said it was due to "part procurement." I reminded them this was supposed to be a brand-new device, not a repaired one. They vaguely replied, “the parts that make up the laptop,” and refused to provide further details. In conclusion: While the Victus line may be attractive in terms of design and specs, HP’s customer service and technical support are unhelpful and uninformed. I truly regret not spending a little more on a brand that values customer satisfaction. I would have avoided this much frustration and inconvenience.

April 18, 9:29 am (1 day after complaint)
Muhsin
April 18, 2:35 pm

The response given to me is attached. This response is not sufficient at all. I have been victimized for a long time and I am still being victimized. I am asking you, how will HP address my grievance?

Muhsin
April 18, 2:38 pm

Does the big HP company run out of computers and start producing new ones only when it comes to a customer like me who is physically disabled? Or is it that, as in the country we live in, disabled people like us are not taken into account by this reputable company?

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