This is terrible news if they're re-selling repaired units. There's usually a 'warranty void if opened' type sticker on PSUs, is that also missing?Also if you see the picture carefully the SMPS is not damaged by accident. Its not dented.
Rather whoever repaired it could not fit the case properly
This is normal for Seasonic.I am from Mumbai only. Searched everywhere in retail shops but no one was having stock of it. On ebay and amazon same dealer is selling.
Infact, in between writing this post I could talk to Mr. Abhishek, MD of Tirupati Enterprise. He assured me that its afresh piece and atleast not repaired at their end. He also told if i am not satisfied i can return it back once again
I am sending him the images of both SMPS and he has promised me he will get back to me
Also uploading the image of the new SMPS here
Now, if we compare old smps and new one, we can make out that older one was in quiet bad shape comparing the new one
So is the new one OK? And this is how Seasonic SMPS fit and finish is?
Someone having the same SMPS can comment
Also waiting for the reply of Tirupati MD, Mr abhishek
If this the standard of Seasonic, then I must say they have to improve. How much ever good components they use inside, for such a high price product fit and finish should be top notch. There should be no gaps as seen in the pictures.
If other manufacturers can have why not seasonic
Also from my side i will try to find images of same SMPS on other international and indian sites and check what is the condition
That is main reason recommending use of good PSUs instead of local ones. They take some components with them when they die.
Good luck with Transcend A.S.S. which have degraded; not sure if they have improved in last few months.