How to Sell a HP Laptop
A computer loses its value it pretty quick succession. Some say that it is the only thing to lose value more quickly than a car. Computing power doubles every two years. This is according to Moore's Law. The laptop you bought this year may quickly become a relic. Yet, this doesn't mean it is worthless.. 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 HP laptop.
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Instructions
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Make your laptop ready for sale. Backup and remove any personal files or folders. Formatting your hard drive is a recommended to protect any information you might have forgotten to get rid of. 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 HP 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 the computer's current value.
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Find a buyer. If you don't know anyone personally interested in buying your HP laptop, try the links locate in our Resources section.
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Write up a product description if you decide to sell the computer online. In order to write a good product description, you will want to know some basic specifications about our laptop. You can find these by locating your model on HP'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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Post your description on the marketplace site of your choice, and wait for the bids or offers to come in. Good luck selling your HP 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.
Don't sell your computer when it still contains personal files. Remove them beforehand.
