Buying a second hand windows laptop may prove to be the best solution in acquiring a functional laptop that is low priced, however, one must be very skilful in determining the model they get. The following are the important considerations that you should make before purchasing.
The first task is to make sure that the laptop is physically sound. Look at the outside to see whether there are any scratches on body and screen or dents, cracks. Test the hinges by pushing them to see if they are stiff because loose hinges may signify their wearing out. Check the keyboard and trackpad to make sure that it is responsive and all keys are functional, and trackpad is not overused and unreliable.
Then, evaluate the performance of laptop. Switch it on to ensure that it loads fast and performance is satisfactory. Use the windows tool of system information to verify specifications of the machine-processor, RAM and storage- to ascertain their consistency with what the seller is advertising. Run diagnostic test, such as windows Memory Diagnostics in order to identify hardware faults. Exercise the battery by verifying its health using software such as BatteryInfoView or Windows settings, a highly worn-out battery can require replacing soon.
Test the quality of a screen. Search on the presence of dead pixels, screen tint or flicker by viewing a solid color image or video. Make sure the brightness and contrast level is correct. Make sure to test ports (USB, HDMI, etc.), connectivity options such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to ensure that they all work out without any hitches.
Make sure software is good. Install a genuine and activated version of Windows operating system since a pirated one may bring trouble. Through a reliable antivirus scan, see whether there is bloatware or malware. It is important to request the original charger and establish whether it can work because incompatible chargers may destroy the laptop.
Lastly, find the price of the laptop in the market depending on its model, age, and condition of the laptop to make sure it is being sold at the right price. Ask the purchase receipt or warranty information if any and ensure a vigorous test of the laptop before concluding the deal so as to eliminate the potentially expensive pitfalls.
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