If you’re thinking of purchasing a laptop, you might be overwhelmed by the many options available to you. Ultimately, you may decide to purchase a pre-owned model to save a little bit of money while still enjoying the benefits of a modern, functioning product. Before you finalize the purchase, follow these tips so you can make an informed decision.

What to Know Before You Buy a Pre-Owned Laptop

1. Check Its Parts Thoroughly

You don’t have to be a computer technician to perform a detailed inspection of the device. Start by giving it a good once-over. Check the condition of the body for signs of scratches, dents, and dings that might indicate that it has fallen on the ground or experienced distress.

Test the way the screen opens and closes, and check the monitor for proper color and brightness. Make sure that it doesn’t flicker or seem distorted in any way. Type on the keyboard to make sure the buttons don’t stick.

2. Determine What You Need

What do you plan to do with the laptop? If you’ll only use it to browse the internet, you don’t need to worry about processor speed or RAM size.

If you work in a creative field, run a business from home, create your own videos, or do anything that requires significant bandwidth, you’ll need a more advanced machine. Make sure to consider these needs when making a decision.

Also, remember that some issues can be resolved. If a laptop is almost perfect but doesn’t have enough memory storage, look into the price of an upgrade or external hard drive.

3. Buy from a Reputable Seller

Seek out retailers that have your best interests and needs in mind. They’ll take the time to answer your most in-depth questions and provide you with a fair price based on the year and model. Don’t trust sellers who try to convince you to purchase the wrong laptop or prices that seem too good to be true.

Are you in the market for a high-quality, pre-owned phone, laptop or desktop? Turn to the team at Experimax  in Fountain Valley, CA. Carrying an extensive range of high-quality Apple® products, they can also assist with other needs, including screen replacements, memory upgrades, and both Apple and pc computer repairs. 

Experimax of Huntington Beach is your resource for all Apple® computer and PC repairs and diagnostics.
We Buy, Sell, Trade, Repair & Upgrade Apple devices. 

Call (714) 716-5005 for more information. Visit us at 18597 Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley, CA. In the Callen’s Corner shopping center (to the left of Albertson’s). Open Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm