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Before Buying a Refurbished Laptop – Run These Software Tools to Check Everything!

💻 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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