1. Get Information About Your Laptop

Getting the exact information from your laptop can help you to obtain an accurate quote pricing from resellers online. Make sure to collect  the most information about your device before to Dell Laptop trade in. 

The information about your gadget must include: 

• The serial number.
• The model number.
• Operating System.
• Ram.
• Processor details.
• Memory

Try not to misunderstand the model number with the serial number. The model number helps to identify what kind of laptop you have by the manufacturer and the serial number is traced to a single laptop.For instance, a model laptop is Dell Inspiron 13 5000 and if you purchased the device you get an unique serial number with the laptop. iIf you are not sure where to locate the Dell model number, check our article with the steps to follow. 

2. Backup & Wipe Off Your Data

Once you get the proper information from your Dell Laptop, it is time to backup. When Dell Laptop trade in, make sure to save all your sensible information before wiping your device. You can use an external hard drive or use a cloud storage, such as Google Drive and Dropbox, to keep away your personal information from the next user. To backup, open the control panel to access the files you want to save and simply copy/paste the information into your USB. and wipe off your data. 

Then,  wipe off your data which includes restoring to factory settings your laptop. By doing this action, you will erase everything from your laptop and it will return to the original settings as per you buy it at first. 

To factory settings your Dell Laptop:

1. Press the windows logo and i keyword at the same time.
2. Click on Update & Security
3. Click on Recovery
4. Under Reset this PC, Click on Get started button. 
5. Click on Keep my files, if you want to keep your information, or click on Remove everything to erase everything from your device.
6. Then follow the instruction to complete the action.

3. Fair Diagnostic Of Your Laptop

To get the most of your Dell Laptop trade in, you need to provide fair information about the cosmetic condition and  functionality. You grade your tech gadget on external surfaces ( cover, keywords, Screen) by physically inspecting the device.This is classified by Good (like new),  Fair (shows signs of normal wear), Poor ( has significant dents, scratches), and Broken ( does not power on and has physical damage) conditions.

Need to be honest when grading the condition of your Dell because you can get a lower quote if you missed important information for the future user.  For instance, if you  Dell laptop trade in with a trustworthy site, the technical department will verify the information provided by you matches with the actual condition of the gadget.  However, if your Dell laptop is in good condition (shows minimal signs of wear), is fully functional and has all the accessories (charger, cord), you can have a good price for your preowned Dell laptop.

Also, don’t forget to clean up your laptop from dirty or dust. Remove any stickers with decorative purposes on the laptop because If it looks dingy you may not get as much as you expected.

4. Compare Prices

You can navigate into different reseller websites to compare prices and check who pays the best for your used laptop. However, we have found the best deals for you to Dell laptop trade in at Gadget Salvation.

• For a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series 2-in-1 Intel Core i7 9th Gen CPU, in “brand new”condition and fully functional, you get paid $464.
• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series 2-in-1 Intel Core i5 10th Gen CPU in “flawless” condition and fully functional, you get $330.
• Dell G3 15 3579 Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7 8th Gen CPU as brand new and fully functional, you receive $338.

5. How Do You Wanna Get Paid?

On the market you will find vast options to trade in your used Dell. Some manufacturers such as Apple, offer you gift cards as payment, others give you credit for future purchase or some of them suggest you to recycle it for free. However,  we recommend thinking of the reasons that took you to sell your device.  Whether you wish to upgrade your laptop and sell it to get credit for next purchase, save some dollars or simply you want extra cash from a device you gave up using. Hence, you will need to filter your search for Dell laptop trade in. 

6. Where To Trade In Your Dell?

Before Dell laptop trade in, decide if you want to sell it directly with a friend or use a platform to ease you to find customers such as Ebay or Craigslist. If you decide to use these services, be aware that you have to deal with the arrangement meetings, the logistics,the barging, the shipping expenses and most of the cases pay a fee for using its service.

However, there are reliable websites that deal with all the process and make it easy to sell your used tech. This is where Gadget Salvation comes in. It is a trustworthy middleman solution for people that would like to trade in a pre-owned device such as laptops, Smartphones, Macbooks, and get paid cash for it. In order to get a quote, you need to answer a few questions about your device such as cosmetic condition and functionality. Then, you receive an instance quote and it last to fill the checkout form in order to send you a free charge shipping label.  You get paid within 48hours via PayPal, Bank Check (of your choice).