💻 Before Buying a Refurbished Laptop – Run These Tools First!
Buying a refurbished or second-hand laptop can save a lot of money, but how do you make sure you're not getting a faulty machine? Here's a list of FREE and trusted software tools you should use before finalizing your purchase.
🔋 1. Check Battery Health – BatteryInfoView
Use: Checks current battery capacity vs. original capacity.
Download: BatteryInfoView (NirSoft)
💽 2. Test Hard Drive Health – CrystalDiskInfo
Use: View hard disk or SSD health status using S.M.A.R.T. data.
Download: CrystalDiskInfo
🔥 3. CPU & GPU Temperature – HWMonitor
Use: Real-time temperature monitoring for processor and graphics card.
Download: HWMonitor
📺 4. Dead Pixel & Display Test – InjuredPixels
Use: Tests laptop screen for dead or stuck pixels.
Download: InjuredPixels
💡 5. System Information Report – Speccy
Use: Gives detailed info about RAM, motherboard, CPU, and storage.
Download: Speccy by CCleaner
🧠 6. RAM & Stress Test – MemTest86
Use: Bootable test to check RAM errors.
Download: MemTest86
🎧 7. Test Speakers & Ports – Manual Checks
- 🎵 Play YouTube videos to test speakers
- 🎧 Plug headphones to check audio jack
- 🔌 Insert USBs and test all ports
- 🔲 Test webcam via the Camera app
⚠️ Bonus Tips Before Buying
- 🧾 Check original bill, box, and accessories
- 🔒 Reset Windows or install fresh OS
- 🔎 Check keyboard keys and trackpad response
- 📅 Check battery manufacture date if possible
✅ Conclusion
These simple tools can help you avoid major hardware issues in refurbished laptops. Always test before you trust! If you need help with installation, comment below and we’ll help you step by step.
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