Used Laptop: Most of you couldn’t afford a new laptop and go for a used one. That kind of peoples often worries about the things to consider while buying a used laptop. So, what to check when buying a used computer. There are many things to consider otherwise someone can easily cheat you. In this post, you will read how to test a used laptop. The most important point is that for ‘what purpose you need the laptop.’ Is it for office work, studies, gaming, watching movies, surfing or list goes on.
Do you know the distinction between the second-hand laptop and a refurbished one? A refurbished laptop is not a new laptop but, it has been quality checked. That kind of laptops is also upgraded by professionals. Some of the refurbished devices come upgraded by the professionals. While the second-hand laptops come unspecified. The second-hand devices and not examined by professionals. Hence, second-hand devices are less secure than refurbished laptops.
10 Things To Consider Before Buying Used Laptop
1) Find A Best Used Laptop
Many of you have asked what should i check before buying a laptop. Most of the buyers look for the newest arrived products. Everyone wants to buy the latest smartphone like MacBook Air or Dell’s new Studio Hybrid, but you shouldn’t look for latest one from the old product market. Whereas, if you want an old laptop then consider a laptop which is old in the market. You can choose laptops running Windows XP instead of Vista. The old laptops work well compared to the newest arrivals.
2) Place You Are Buying From
You should buy an old laptop from a reputed site or company. Many shopping websites offer old used products. You can search on Google for the popular sites with highest ratings. You can consider buying from eBay, Craigslist, Budli.in, local dealers, or direct from the producer. If you buy from the makers then, refurbished laptops will cost little high, but they offer a warranty which will soothe your mind. You can find a seller on eBay which has the highest rating. Some of the sellers exchange the faulty products. Buying a used device on Craigslist and exchange if defective. You should meet and try the laptop before buying.
3) Broken or Blemished
If you are buying a used laptop what to look for. If you are buying directly from the used product seller then, meet in a safe place and take a Test-Drive for sure. First of all, start the machine and look whether, the chip is working. Check for any scratch and blemish on the machine. If you find any, then request for a price drop.
4) Check The Common Parts Essential In a Laptop
The screen is an essential part of the laptop, PC or smartphone. If you found uneven brightness, flickering display or lifeless pixels then, don’t buy the laptop. If the screen quality is not good then, the laptop will not last for long. The buyer should also check the Keyboard and trackpad. Remember to check the keyboard carefully one button damage can spoil your working experience.
5) Check the Inputs
After the accessories, check the plugs and sockets carefully. After that check the wireless connections like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. If the functions are attached to the motherboard then, avoid buying it as they are expensive to get repaired. If you find one USB port damaged then, you can work on the other three. If the headphone jack is cracked then, you can enjoy with the Bluetooth headphones.
6) Check for a Faulty Hard Drive And CD Drive
Another point to consider is the Hard Drive And CD Drive. You can test the hard drive’s if it has any error. The Harddrive easily gets replaced. They are generally affordable but don’t forget to reduce the price for the replacement. You should also burn all kinds of media that the drive should carry like CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, etc.
7) Warranty
The valid warranty makes you believe that the laptop checked. If the laptop is fully examined one then, it may have manufacturer’s warranty. If the machine has any defect then, the manufacturer of the laptop agrees to replace the laptop within the warranted year. Suppose, the warranty is only valid for two years if the first buyer has used the laptop for long the warranty is departed.
8) Test the Battery Life
We all know that the Battery Life of the laptop is essential for the buyer. Here you will get to know that how to check laptop used time. If you are carrying your laptop, you always want to have full battery power in it. You read many posts on Green Options as you can till the laptop battery dies. If the battery dies faster then, you can request the seller to discount the price so that you make up for the battery replacement cost.
9) Check Tor Packed Software
Without software, your laptop is just a box. While buying the old laptop, you should see that the software and drivers are not wiped clean during the repair. If you are taking for office use, you should see that all the software are present in the laptop.
10) Not a threat
If you are purchasing a second-hand laptop then, you should beware of the malware and threats. The malware may be already present in the product. You should always ask the people why they are selling the laptop. There are some people because the machine becomes the victim of threats they sell their laptop. It allows them to steal your personal and financial data.
So, these were the 10 Things To Consider Before Buying Used Laptop. You should also compare the price from the new laptop. If the price of the old laptop is reaching the price of the new laptop, then you shouldn’t buy it. It will be total wastage of money.
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