How, precisely...?

[bunn]

I signed for an SATA hard disk, which was delivered by the postman.  On the outside of the box, it said 'please check for damage BEFORE signing.

So far as I am aware, the only way to be sure if a hard disk is undamaged is to install it.  Am I really supposed to keep the postman hanging around while I do this...?

Comments

[chris-maslen.livejournal.com]

Only if you don't like the postman.

[crazyscot.livejournal.com]

It's an attempt to try and wriggle out of liability in the event it turns out to be DOA. I think they mean you to inspect the outside of the packaging; it wouldn't be a reasonable imposition for them to require you to go further before signing for it.