What is a Refurbished Laptop?

Refurbished laptops are used laptops which defect components have been examined, tested, and repaired, or replaced to fully working condition at an authorized service center or by the manufacturer. These laptops are then sold in the market at a low cost.

In the market, you can find refurbished versions of some of the costliest laptops available. There is a difference between refurbished laptops and resale laptops. The refurbished ones are renovated laptops while resale laptops are used ones. They are often upgradated by the manufacturer to match the present market conditions. Used laptops may not provide the technical finesse of the refurbished laptop.

Since all the faulty components are replaced with original and high quality parts by the manufacturer, you can be rest assured with the performance of the refurbished laptops. It will work the same way as if you got a new laptop. All the laptops that are refurbished are made to undergo quality checks before they are released again in the market. The months of warranty on refurbished laptops may vary among different brands. Most laptop companies provide a minimum warranty of 6 months. You can also apply for on site warranty of 6 to 12 months from third companies.

What should I keep in mind while buying refurbished laptops?

A refurbished laptop should be available at a price 60% less than the new laptop. You must also check whether the laptop is not externally damaged or looks too old for the cost you are paying. It is also advisable to buy one from a well-known brand. You must also check the battery life and condition of the charger that comes with the laptop.

Those laptops that are refurbished from the factory go through manufacturing process to find out any defect that has occurred during manufacturing of the laptop. Various tests and examinations are done on the refurbished ones. The hard disk of the laptop is formatted if there is no fault found.

According to the policy of the company, they may install the operating system. The laptop is now tested for its performance. If any fault is found, then the faulty part is replaced. When the laptop is fully functional, a new serial number is allotted to the laptop. After further testing on the performance, it is then released at a less price.

In the market you can get refurbished laptops from some of the world's leading laptop manufacturing companies like Acer, IBM, Dell, Compaq, HP, Toshiba, etc. These companies may not advertise much about the refurbished laptops as they are more focused on promoting and selling brand new laptops. However, the fact is refurbished laptops are a good deal.