Why don't you two try and file the claim first before sitting here assigning blame this fighting may all be a waste of effort.
I can agree to that - file claim, see how that shakes out, extra reimbursement later?
I am just trying to figure out why Garrett thinks i am responsible for the entire cost of the damage.
Simply that the laptop arrived in a damaged state, you are responsible for packaging and shipping damages, and should have insured the package to avoid problems such as this.
-Garrett