I FIXED This $3,000 MSI Laptop Rescued From the Trash - Was it Worth it?

Salem Techsperts March 15, 2025
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Hi, I'm Andy! I own a computer refurbishing business in Salem, MA and make funny, educational videos about my experiences with tech, toothbrushes, and mothers. The goal of my channel is to help save you money and make you laugh. You can buy my laptops here if you're in the US: https://www.salemtechsperts.com You can buy all the tools I use here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/salemtechsperts *EMAIL IS FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES ONLY & NOT TECH SUPPORT*

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