Important Things to Consider If You Want to Purchase a Refurbished MacBook or iMac 

When purchasing a product or gadget that costs a lot of money, you will probably have a checklist of things to consider before you buy. Well, the same goes when shopping for refurbished Apple products. Whether you’re buying refurbished iMacs or MacBooks there are things to check for before you buy, and we have covered everything you need to know.  

• Check the age – If you spot an Apple product you want and it is a great price you should check the age before you click buy. Whether it is a MacBook Air refurbished or an iPhone there will come a day when they are obsolete. This means that Apple no longer supports that model, so you won’t be able to install updates, etc. This usually happens around the six-year mark so, keep that in mind.  
• Double-check the listing – If you are buying online, make sure you double-check the listing and description. You don’t want to buy used accidentally. Look for listings that say something like “MacBook refurbished” not “MacBook used”.  
• Test everything – Whether you are buying refurbished online or in-store you should always check everything. Check in-store if you can or as soon as it arrives if bought online. You should test the keyboard on a document. Then move on to any USB ports, the webcam, speakers, and make sure you connect your earphones too. 
• Check Display – This step is important whether you are buying an iMac refurbished or a MacBook. You should always check for damaged pixels which will show up as spots on the display. One or two may not be an issue for you but, a group of them will be. 
• Check the health of the product – Next, you should move on to the battery life, hard drive, and you should do a hardware test. The battery cycle count usually lasts for a maximum of 1000 so, you should aim for a lower number. The lower the better. You should check the hardware by running a diagnostics test. The hard drive check-up will look for any issues with the hard drive. If there are red messages once the test is complete, that indicates a problem.
• Check your seller – When a product is described as Apple refurbished in the UK, you need to check the seller. Before you part with any cash, know who you are buying from to avoid scams. Check customer reviews, look for other refurbished products they sell. Be aware when buying from people and not companies as some of these refurbishments are not up to the standard required and not what you are paying for. There are many reputable sellers such as Apple Bite 2nd Bite that offer refurbished tech that is up to Apple’s high standards.  

 Those are the most important things that you need to know when buying refurbished tech. The main thing is checking your seller and whether you buy in-store or online, make sure you check everything yourself! If you’re looking for refurbished Apple products in the UK, go to our website Apple Bite 2nd Bite.  Whether you are looking for a MacBook Pro refurbished, refurbished iMacs, or other models like the Air, we have you covered.