subject: Sell Laptop [print this page] If you have, an old laptop that you no longer use dig it out because it could make you some money. There are many ways to sell laptop. Even a very old laptop has some value. If your laptop is broken, it may still be possible to sell it.
Generally speaking, the newer your laptop is the more you will get for it. The higher spec it is the more you will be paid for it. The better the condition of your laptop the more money you can expect to be paid for it.
Preparing Your Laptop to Sell
If you are thinking of selling your laptop the first thing you need to do is to backup any important data from it. Then remove any files that contain personal details. This should include photos, phone numbers, passwords, browsing history, college work and work files.
To be on the safe side you should remove everything except the operating system. The idea is to sanitise your computer to the point where it is still fully functional, but leave nothing on it that can be used by fraudsters to help them to steal your identity or that of your friends and relatives. There are many free programmes available to help you to do this properly. Simply deleting sensitive files as normal is not sufficient.
Ways to Sell Laptop
Many people have success selling their laptop through an advert in their local paper, or by advertising it in a shop window. However, bear in mind that if there are any problems, at a later date the person you sold it to is likely to come back to you.
By far the best way to sell a laptop is to sell it to a professional laptop-recycling firm. To find these firms type the search term 'sell laptop' into Google. Then get quotes from a few of them. Use the firm that will give you the most money for your laptop, however, only do so after double-checking that the company is legitimate. Look for well-established firms or include a free pickup service or pre-paid envelope as part of the deal.
