Things When Buying a new Laptop

Monday 7 November 2011



       Are you about to purchase a new laptop? If so, you should ensure that you check some basic components before you buy.  I'd always check the initial package contents, the laptop's exterior, boot up, keyboard as well as whether the machine can boot up properly into your operating system.

If you find serious faults, it's best to return it to the seller and ask for refunds.

1. Check Package Contents
      
The first thing to do is to check the laptop package to ensure it guides, CDs and components that should be there. In particular, check to see that essential cables are all in the box.

2. Inspect Your Laptop's Exterior
Ensure the laptop's exterior is fine
The next thing to do is to check your laptop's exterior. Check the front, back, top, bottom and sides to ensure that there are no dents, scratches, etc. If you detect any, then you should return it back to the manufacturer and ask for a replacement.

3. Boot Up The Machine

       Boot up the laptop and check for any "out of the ordinary" messages during the boot-up sequence. Hopefully, there is no weird message - if there is, you need to contact the manufacturer immediately.

4. Ensure That The Hardware Is Correct 

       The next thing to check in a new laptop is to ensure that the hardware is in line with what you ordered. If you're a Windows user, right click My Computer and select Properties. Check that your CPU information is correct. You should then select the Hardware tab at the top of the dialog box and click Device Manager. Check the list of hardware listed by Windows against the items you ordered in your receipt.

5. Test The Keyboard
Check that the laptop 
keyboard is working fine



The keyboard is something users usually fail to test. You should open up notepad and test out every key on your keyboard. Don't skip any keys - I've sometimes owned laptops for months only to realize that an infrequently used key is faulty. 


6. Test Out The Ports And Connections

The ports and connections on your laptop are important components. Make sure you check that the DVD tray, fingerprint reader, USB ports, Firewire port, Bluetooth, video output ports and printer connection all work normally.

7. Check Your Laptop Screen

       An important check that you need to do is to scan the laptop screen for dead pixels. You can do this with some help from a program called DeadPixelBuddy. If you spot any dead pixels and they are above the limit specified by the purchase policy, you have the right to return the unit to the manufacturer and get it replaced.

Conclusion
 
       I hope this article has shown you some good tips for inspecting a new laptop you've purchased. Keep these points in mind the next time you get a new machine - if you detect any serious problems, contact the manufacturer quickly. Hopefully, they will give you a replacement unit.

Source : rfaiz69

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