https://github.com/matkoniecz/checklist-on-buying-new-computer
My checklist of what should be checked on buying new computer, before return period expires
https://github.com/matkoniecz/checklist-on-buying-new-computer
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My checklist of what should be checked on buying new computer, before return period expires
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/matkoniecz/checklist-on-buying-new-computer
- Owner: matkoniecz
- Created: 2020-08-30T16:07:12.000Z (about 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2020-09-06T20:22:55.000Z (about 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-14T07:31:47.521Z (8 months ago)
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# Checklist
List of thinks that should be checked on obtaining new computer. Especially on buying an used one.
- [ ] Check BIOS events log
- [ ] Check whatever BIOS is password-locked with disabled editing
- [ ] Look through BIOS in general
- [ ] Check for dead pixels: [http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/](http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/), [http://lcdtech.info/en/tests/dead.pixel.htm](http://lcdtech.info/en/tests/dead.pixel.htm) and [http://deadpixeltest.com/](http://deadpixeltest.com/) seem to be a nice tools
- [ ] Backlight bleed test - check in completely dark room whatever black screen is evenly black
- [ ] Even lighting - check white backround is it evenly lit (check from multiple angles)
- [ ] Even lighting - check light blue backround is it evenly lit (check from multiple angles)
- [ ] In case of lit keyboard, is it working properly?
- [ ] Test keyboard [https://www.keyboardtester.com/](https://www.keyboardtester.com/) may be useful
- [ ] Check SMART report from SSD
- [ ] SMART equivalent for batteries (?is it even existing?)
- [ ] Test CPU and/or GPU - https://www.guidingtech.com/41727/test-hardware-new-used-pc/ recommends [FurMark](https://geeks3d.com/furmark/downloads/), no idea is it a good tool. [This article](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Guide-How-to-check-a-new-laptop-for-issues.232476.0.html) has more info and recommends NOT using FurMark :)
- [ ] Test RAM ([memtest86+](https://www.memtest86.com/))
- [ ] Test speakers
- [ ] Look for nicks, scratches, or dents larger than what was disclosed by seller
- [ ] Ports - is everything plugging in and working correctly? Is there any [misaligment](https://www.notebookcheck.net/fileadmin/Notebooks/News/_nc3/4353.4.jpg)? Some ports, especially dying ones such as VGA may be missing, obviously.
- - [ ] USB ports
- - [ ] Network port
- - [ ] HDMI port
- - [ ] VGA port (it still appears)
- - [ ] headphone port
- - [ ] speakers port
- - [ ] smart-card reader
- - [ ] fingerprint sensor
- - [ ] displayPort (likely only on older ones)
- - [ ] thunderbolt (may share port with USB-C)
- - ?????what kind of standard port is missing here?
- - [ ] other ports
- [ ] shake computer - is anything moving? Is it still working?
- [ ] wifi - is it connecting?
- [ ] bluetooth - is it connecting?
- [ ] is touchpoad working?
- [ ] is trackball/trackthing working? (or not present?)
- [ ] check idle CPU/GPU/SSD temperature
- [ ] check CPU/GPU/SSD temperature under heavy load (after it reaches steady temperature)
- [ ] test touchscreen if present
- Verify whatever sold computer matches specification
- - [ ] RAM
- - [ ] SSD
- - [ ] Processor
- - [ ] Battery (info may be accessible from BIOS)
- - [ ] Screen resolution
- - [ ] OS type
- - [ ] Keyboard type (some used computers are discounted due to weird keyboards, such as [Swedish one](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KB_Sweden.svg))
- - [ ] Video card
- [ ] [Disable fast startup](https://askubuntu.com/a/683131/349903) on Windows if you want to install Linux alongside it
- [ ] Reinstall system
- [ ] Check SMART data of drive again
- [ ] Clear keys added by previous owner to [TPM](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module)
- [ ] Store warranty documentation with note when it expires