{ "rubric_version": "SCGR1/1.0", "rubric_hash": "91ffd02632bdaa504bd33fad2e77466dd649f2fad44f066e02a480634a336f79", "grading_vectors": [ { "id": "GV-1", "title": "Reference fleet laptop", "note": "Three years old, cleaned, fully current firmware, purge-verified.", "grade": "F6/C6/S4", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [] }, "grade_token": "03dee6aeb0bc0186cd9225875674ff227247d3d2b657390e6b6d4019cf827e05", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-2", "title": "Vendor support ended", "note": "Physically identical to GV-1. Vendor no longer issues firmware fixes, so it can no longer hold the top sovereign band or serve Tier A.", "grade": "F6/C6/S3", "tier": "B", "tier_label": "Small business, nonprofit, congregation", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Sovereign Standard", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "vendor no longer issues firmware fixes" ], "tier": [ "S3 below S4 required for Tier A" ] }, "grade_token": "00c518c904f6413fa8d32d340acaf57150042bad91d36634a7fe4fc724118cce", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": false, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-3", "title": "TPM 1.2 only", "note": "Well-kept and fully functional, but without a TPM 2.0 root of trust it is capped at Sovereign Limited and cannot exceed household adult use.", "grade": "F6/C6/S2", "tier": "C", "tier_label": "Household adults", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Sovereign Limited", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 1.2 \u2014 no hardware root of trust for measured boot; Microsoft treats TPM 1.2 as insufficient" ], "tier": [ "S2 below S3 required for Tier B" ] }, "grade_token": "85ccb6a49e7ffcfd8cd225750b8b12725bbba0776c6ce0e68a467e8605e3eddd", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "1.2", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": false, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": false, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": false, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-4", "title": "Dented but sound", "note": "Visibly used \u2014 heavy dents, long scratches, worn key legends, tag residue. Nothing missing, nothing structural. It grades C3 on looks and still serves Tier A, because appearance does not decide placement.", "grade": "F6/C3/S4", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "c_label": "Used Fair", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 45, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "2 heavy dent(s)" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [] }, "grade_token": "410e708fff3821244d695cadd0d134ed17c9d1115a6848cacecd1883bb9564d0", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 7, "dents_ge_6mm": 2, "scratches_ge_10mm": 14, "scratches_ge_25mm": 4, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 2, "label_residue_zones": 2, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 6, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-4b", "title": "The rubber foot problem", "note": "Identical to GV-4 plus one missing rubber foot. R2v3 F4 admits no missing parts of any kind, so the unit drops two functional bands and three tiers over a piece of rubber. Recorded as a known defect of the inherited standard, not as a result the rubric endorses.", "grade": "F3/C3/S4", "tier": "D", "tier_label": "Children \u2014 homework and coding lab", "c_label": "Used Fair", "f_label": "Key Functions Working", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 50, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "2 heavy dent(s)", "missing rubber foot" ], "functional": [ "missing rubber foot" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [ "F3 below F4 required for Tier C" ] }, "grade_token": "fa96149ac59af28cda02459c7f732ef0b2d6460d8c52b21b3c5dc41fa819d09a", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 7, "dents_ge_6mm": 2, "scratches_ge_10mm": 14, "scratches_ge_25mm": 4, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 2, "label_residue_zones": 2, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [ "rubber foot" ], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 6, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-5", "title": "Pristine but unsanitized", "note": "Immaculate, current, fully functional \u2014 and not sanitized. S0. Not placeable at any tier, at any price, in any condition.", "grade": "F6/C6/S0", "tier": "R", "tier_label": "Recovery", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Not placeable", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 0, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "sanitization not performed or not verified (NIST SP 800-88r2)" ], "tier": [ "floor condition unmet: sanitization verified" ] }, "grade_token": "de472828a7a39cda9ce694a505b28ba26dd3731500f0d20ef6b223bdf1c21666", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 0, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "none", "wipe_verified": false, "wipe_certificate_id": "" } }, { "id": "GV-6", "title": "Drive beginning to fail", "note": "Reallocated sectors and pending sectors present. A drive that is starting to fail is not a slightly lower grade, so it drops to F3.", "grade": "F3/C6/S4", "tier": "D", "tier_label": "Children \u2014 homework and coding lab", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Key Functions Working", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "SMART failure indicators present" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [ "F3 below F4 required for Tier C" ] }, "grade_token": "31ed513744afcbe94ce9d4fea047995fcfbfcad40e351d2e25226c4ed95031f2", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 8, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 2, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-7", "title": "Legacy BIOS machine", "note": "No Secure Boot chain. S1 \u2014 contained lab use only. Deliberately NOT placed with households or children even though it works fine.", "grade": "F6/C6/S1", "tier": "L", "tier_label": "Contained lab use only, not personal placement", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Contained Only", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "legacy BIOS boot \u2014 no Secure Boot chain", "firmware cannot enforce Secure Boot" ], "tier": [ "S1 units are not placed with households or children; firmware-level persistence cannot be excluded" ] }, "grade_token": "ab6111e9c6d02d3c83b253246f0d7ac899fc346f3b34e51f93c533350f0d06bf", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "none", "secure_boot_capable": false, "secure_boot_enabled": false, "uefi_not_legacy": false, "iommu_present": false, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": false, "firmware_latest_applied": false, "vendor_support_active": false, "cpu_microcode_current": false, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "clear", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-8", "title": "Tired battery", "note": "Identical to GV-1 apart from a battery at 62% of design capacity. One instrument reading, one band.", "grade": "F5/C6/S4", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "c_label": "Used Excellent", "f_label": "Refurbished", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 61, "defect_load": 2, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "light wear only, cleaned, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "battery health 61% is below the 90% Like New floor" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [] }, "grade_token": "a4d7974dc0a7a7fff46eade7c14df5d243d6195324d5f19fa879e97732c13220", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 35000, "battery_cycles": 1180, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-9", "title": "Cracked housing", "note": "Boots, passes every functional test and holds the top sovereign grade \u2014 and is still routed to recovery, because a cracked housing is a structural finding, not an aesthetic one.", "grade": "F6/C1/S4", "tier": "R", "tier_label": "Recovery", "c_label": "Damaged (for materials recovery)", "f_label": "Like New", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 11, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "housing cracked or critical parts missing" ], "functional": [ "zero defects, OEM parts, configured, tested" ], "sovereign": [ "TPM 2.0, Secure Boot enforced, IOMMU, DMA lockable, firmware current, vendor support active, purge-verified" ], "tier": [ "C1 Damaged (for materials recovery) \u2014 structural damage, not placeable regardless of function or sovereign grade" ] }, "grade_token": "8aee96aabc677fd5716f160e6011c53df25c3fb5b2db67a8993a3489e5904d2e", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 0, "dents_ge_6mm": 3, "scratches_ge_10mm": 2, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": true, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 0, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": true, "ports_total": 6, "ports_failed": 0, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": true, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": true, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": true, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 52000, "battery_cycles": 310, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 9800, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": true, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": true, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": true, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": true, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } }, { "id": "GV-10", "title": "Cascade unit for a homework desk", "note": "Older and only key-functions tested, but TPM 2.0, Secure Boot capable, encrypted and purge-verified. Serves Tier D at the same protection standard as Tier A.", "grade": "F3/C4/S3", "tier": "D", "tier_label": "Children \u2014 homework and coding lab", "c_label": "Used Good", "f_label": "Key Functions Working", "s_label": "Sovereign Standard", "battery_health_pct": 72, "defect_load": 16, "reasons": { "cosmetic": [ "consistent-use wear, no damage, nothing missing" ], "functional": [ "1 of 4 ports failed", "camera failed" ], "sovereign": [ "vendor no longer issues firmware fixes", "no IOMMU", "DMA-capable ports cannot be disabled" ], "tier": [ "F3 below F4 required for Tier C" ] }, "grade_token": "620b54b5d722afb2626e81a17f33d04477afee46571b904115ced54496dac6e4", "obs": { "dents_ge_2mm": 3, "dents_ge_6mm": 0, "scratches_ge_10mm": 9, "scratches_ge_25mm": 0, "discolored_zones_ge_10mm": 0, "label_residue_zones": 0, "housing_cracked": false, "hinge_play_mm": 0, "hinge_damaged": false, "latch_broken": false, "missing_parts": [], "critical_parts_missing": false, "cleaned_labels_removed": true, "packaging": "none", "unused": false, "restored_to_like_new": false, "warranty_attached": false, "display_scratches_ge_5mm": 0, "display_dead_pixels": 0, "display_stuck_pixels": 0, "display_delamination": false, "backlight_uniform": true, "keys_missing": 0, "keys_legend_worn": 4, "posts": true, "key_functions_pass": true, "all_hardware_pass": false, "ports_total": 4, "ports_failed": 1, "wifi_pass": true, "bt_pass": true, "audio_pass": true, "camera_pass": false, "trackpad_pass": true, "ram_test_pass": true, "thermal_throttle_observed": false, "os_licensed_configured": false, "oem_parts_only": true, "software_test_results_available": false, "battery_present": true, "battery_design_mwh": 57000, "battery_full_charge_mwh": 41000, "battery_cycles": 760, "storage_present": true, "storage_type": "nvme", "power_on_hours": 21400, "smart_5": 0, "smart_187": 0, "smart_188": 0, "smart_197": 0, "smart_198": 0, "tpm_version": "2.0", "secure_boot_capable": true, "secure_boot_enabled": false, "uefi_not_legacy": true, "iommu_present": false, "ecc_memory": false, "dma_ports_lockable": false, "firmware_latest_applied": true, "vendor_support_active": false, "cpu_microcode_current": true, "supported_os_available": true, "full_disk_encryption": true, "wipe_standard": "purge", "wipe_verified": true, "wipe_certificate_id": "SAN-2026-11402" } } ], "reconciliation_vectors": [ { "id": "RV-1", "title": "Immaterial divergence", "note": "Holder counts 3 dents and 8 scratches; inspector counts 4 and 11. Both sheets derive to the same grade, so nothing is escalated. This is what most real disagreements look like.", "result": { "status": "immaterial", "grade_holder": { "code": "F6/C4/S4", "f": 6, "c": 4, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 11 }, "grade_inspector": { "code": "F6/C4/S4", "f": 6, "c": 4, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 15 }, "agreed_grade": { "code": "F6/C4/S4", "f": 6, "c": 4, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 11 }, "machine_conflicts": [], "out_of_tolerance": [ "scratches_ge_10mm" ], "differing_fields": [ "dents_ge_2mm", "scratches_ge_10mm" ], "pivotal_fields": [], "note": "2 field(s) differ but both sheets derive to F6/C4/S4; divergence is immaterial and the round proceeds" } }, { "id": "RV-2", "title": "Material divergence, single pivotal field", "note": "The only disagreement that matters is whether one dent is 6mm or larger. Re-inspection is targeted at that one measurement instead of the whole sheet.", "result": { "status": "material", "grade_holder": { "code": "F6/C5/S4", "f": 6, "c": 5, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Very Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 4 }, "grade_inspector": { "code": "F6/C3/S4", "f": 6, "c": 3, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Fair", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 7 }, "agreed_grade": null, "machine_conflicts": [], "out_of_tolerance": [ "dents_ge_6mm" ], "differing_fields": [ "dents_ge_6mm" ], "pivotal_fields": [ "dents_ge_6mm" ], "note": "sheets derive to F6/C5/S4 and F6/C3/S4; re-inspect 1 field(s): dents_ge_6mm" }, "conservative_merge_grade": "F6/C3/S4" }, { "id": "RV-3", "title": "Machine-read conflict", "note": "The two parties report different battery capacity and different power-on hours for the same unit. These are instrument readings, so the round voids for re-reading rather than splitting the difference.", "result": { "status": "void", "grade_holder": null, "grade_inspector": null, "agreed_grade": null, "machine_conflicts": [ "battery_full_charge_mwh", "power_on_hours" ], "out_of_tolerance": [], "differing_fields": [ "battery_full_charge_mwh", "power_on_hours" ], "pivotal_fields": [], "note": "machine-read fields disagree; the unit must be re-read before it can be graded" } }, { "id": "RV-4", "title": "Several independently pivotal fields", "note": "Three measurements differ and each one decides the grade on its own, because the cosmetic bands are conjunctive \u2014 every threshold must hold. All three are returned and all three need re-reading. Under a conjunctive derivation this is the normal shape of a material divergence; see RUBRIC.md section 7.3.", "result": { "status": "material", "grade_holder": { "code": "F6/C5/S4", "f": 6, "c": 5, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Very Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 7 }, "grade_inspector": { "code": "F6/C4/S4", "f": 6, "c": 4, "s": 4, "f_label": "Like New", "c_label": "Used Good", "s_label": "Sovereign Full", "tier": "A", "tier_label": "Business and agency", "battery_health_pct": 91, "defect_load": 14 }, "agreed_grade": null, "machine_conflicts": [], "out_of_tolerance": [ "dents_ge_2mm", "scratches_ge_25mm" ], "differing_fields": [ "dents_ge_2mm", "discolored_zones_ge_10mm", "scratches_ge_25mm" ], "pivotal_fields": [ "dents_ge_2mm", "discolored_zones_ge_10mm", "scratches_ge_25mm" ], "note": "sheets derive to F6/C5/S4 and F6/C4/S4; re-inspect 3 field(s): dents_ge_2mm, discolored_zones_ge_10mm, scratches_ge_25mm" }, "conservative_merge_grade": "F6/C4/S4" } ] }