How to Buy a Used Dell Laptop
Since becoming one of the largest sellers of personal computers in the 1990s, Dell Inc. has expanded into sales of its used laptops through an online store. Dell offers direct purchase of laptops that it certifies a.) have been refurbished and subjected to the same testing a new machine would undergo; b.) were previously ordered new but never used; or c.) have scratches and dents, perhaps significant ones, but have been rigorously rebuilt and tested to assure their performance. The difference in buying from Dell rather than simply purchasing a used laptop elsewhere is Dell's extensive testing and component replacement, backed by a one- to three-year warranty on the hardware and 21-day return policy.
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Things You'll Need
- Online access
- Credit card or checking account to complete your purchase
Instructions
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Navigate to the "Dell Refurbished" laptop sales website listed in the Resources section of this article and note the price for the model of laptop that you are interested in purchasing and the type of warranty being offered.
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Shop around. Visit the eBay website (see Resources) and select a used Dell laptop that matches the model you are interested in purchasing. Compare the price and warranty offered with that previously researched on the Dell website.
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Purchase your Dell laptop from the site that best matches your desires for price, warranty and computer peripherals. My most recent Dell laptop purchase was for a refurbished Dell Latitude. I chose to buy through the Dell certified-refurbished service because the shipping cost was minimal and the laptop came with a full one-year manufacturer's warranty.
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Click the "Add to Cart" or equivalent button on the website you choose. Many of the Dell laptops for sale on eBay will have a "But it Now" price option that lets you immediately purchase the laptop. After you have chosen the appropriate action, complete the payment requirements for your Dell laptop.
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