How to test a used laptop

In this video I will talk about testing used laptops.

=== Test software ===

You can make a set of solid color pictures for testing the screen in any graphics editor, including Windows Paint.

=== Chapters ===
00:34 Visual inspection
02:13 Plugging it in
03:26 Checking the BIOS
04:27 Checking the ports
05:30 Checking the keyboard
05:45 Checking the screen
06:20 Checking the battery
07:26 Checking the RAM
08:59 Checking the GPU

===

[EduardoHenimmans]

This video proves one thing... The best refurbished laptops to buy are Lenovo ThinkPads. Built like tanks!

[greylady]

This is wonderfully timely. I just bought a refurbished T480 to use build my first Linux system.
Unfortunately, this process came to a screeching halt when it came to booting from a USB for the RAM check. I have gone down the rabbit hole of information to try and figure out how to do this. I can get into the boot screen but when I choose booting from a USB, the choice flips back to PCI LAN. So I went back into the BIOS changed boot order and disabled Secure Boot. Success!
Thank you.

[roythunderplump]

Thank you for the guide, helped with checking ebay sellers claims of good battery life.

[colorzcs]

Great vid, just bought an almost 10 year old razer blade off ebay and its currently going through the memtest ringer but everything looks great!

[nycrsny]

Great clear and insightful video! Thanks for the tips.

[gonzalogutierrez]

Wow, amazing video. I really appreciated all the info you shared. I am in the process of looking for a second hand laptop for traveling. I am brand new to thinkpads. Thanks

[marianobarella]

Excellent video! Im just about to buy a used laptop, and this video showed up on my youtube homepage

[juandavidortizt]

Thanks for the video. Very straightforward, easy to understand follow.

[blitdev]

RU Шикарное видео, на Reddit не так много инфы и нет чёткой инструкции, так что однозначно лайк.
EN Awesome video, there is not much info on Reddit and no clear instructions, so definitely like.

[albertmills]

Hello, thank you for the clear video! I have a used lenovo T490. When I follow your instructions and enter into the bios, it states that *password at boot device list is enabled. According to your video this should be disabled. What are the implications of this - will I be able to do a clean install of windows/reformat still? Should I return the laptop? Thanks. (additionally the bios says that the absolute persistence module is enabled )

[justineonyango]

Thank you
kindly show the keyboard short cut you used to access the report

[CharleyMarion]

Excellent! So far the most comprehensive, practical and easy to understand video about the subject! Congrats! I'm buying a used laptop and this will definitely be my first guide! have a question I hope you'll have time to answer.... I have now a 10 year old laptop and just purchased a 5 year old laptop.... just trying to keep up.... no gaming or anything like that... I'm working with Windows 8 and I like the way my laptop is setup now with all my programs and I'm buying a laptop which has Window 11 now.... Could I install and use my Windows 8 ssd hard drive I have now and install it in my new used Laptop to keep everything the way I have now? It would save me so much time!!! and effort!! Thanks!!

[syaondri]

Thanks! Ill be checking mine now hopefully it'll be great XD

[funwithai]

How to know it has critical thunderbolt charging issue before buying?

[gebrebeya]

Tx...and how can i get screen checking colors?

[qkcam]

thank you for this great video!! I just bought a used X1 gen 7, I will follow your video. It came with windows 11 installed and office 2021..I am going to wipe the drive or replace the drive. I was reading that the BIOS can have trackers installed ..is that true? is there a way to test for this? Or once I wipe the hard drive after I follow your instructions for testing BIOS it will be safe? thanks again ! so much good information!

[alexzarazo]

me looking this video on the refurbished t480 i just got: :)

[leoberg]

Can you quickly tell me how to access bios like you did here. Thanks

[ilyasdgv]

3:10 that's just false, not every usb-c port supports power delivery (aka charging)

[dossierEON]

What does it mean when the battery shows up as not installed in batteryreport?