Renewed as described by Amazon is that the product comes as if brand new. My hard drive went out AFTER the 90 day window to exchange/return my laptop. When i replaced the hard drive I noticed there are screws missing from the hard drive bracket: possibly resulting in the hard drive failure due to vibrations from not being properly secured with all necessary screws. Now i have to call Amazon and listen to them repeat that its too late for exchange nor reimbursement for the money i spent to replace parts that were not secured properly. “Renewed” ?? I dont think so!