How to Sell a Dell Laptop
It could be said that the only thing that loses its value faster than a car is a computer. Thanks to Moore's Law (computing power doubles every two years), the laptop you bought this year may quickly become a relic. This doesn't mean it is worthless, however. Even older computers can still function effectively for many years as long as you don't want to want to play the latest games or use the most sophisticated software. In any case, there is always a market for older laptops for people who don't mind yesterday's technology at cheaper prices. This article will help you figure out how to sell a Dell laptop.
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Instructions
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Make your laptop ready for sale. Back up and remove any personal files or folders. Formatting your hard drive is recommended to protect any information you might have forgotten to erase. The buyer will probably appreciate starting out with a clean slate as well.
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Check the price. The market value of your Dell laptop may vary based on the year, model, and technical specifications. A good way to check what it may be worth is to look on eBay. Search for your model on eBay and check what it is selling for. This will give you a good idea of its current value.
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Find a buyer. If you don't know anyone personally interested in buying your Dell laptop, try the additional resources below to locate one.
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If you decide to sell your Dell laptop on a marketplace site like eBay or Craig's List, you will have to write up a product description. You will want to know some basic specifications about our laptop, which can be found by locating your model on Dell's website or by looking at your owner's manual. The most important specifications for computer buyers are processor type and speed, hard drive capacity, memory size, and operating system type.
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After writing your description, post it on the marketplace site of your choice and wait for the bids or offers to come in. Good luck selling your Dell laptop!
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Tips & Warnings
You can also find your laptop's specifications by right-clicking on "My Computer" and selecting properties. Under the "General" tab, you should find your model name and its basic specs.
eBay requires an account to be set up to buy or sell products. Craig's List does not require an account and will not charge you a percentage of the sale price.
