Selling and value

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• Selling and value

  Where to sell a laptop in the UK: the options compared

  Currys trade-in, musicMagpie, CeX, Back Market, a private sale and us, compared on how you're paid, how fast, and which of them take a broken laptop.

  4 min read

• Selling and value

  How long do laptops last, and when to sell one

  Batteries, hinges, keyboards and fans wear out, but the processor and Windows support end a laptop's life sooner. Here's what to watch, and when selling makes sense.

  4 min read

• Selling and value

  What to do with an old laptop

  Four things to do with an old laptop, in the order we'd try them: sell it, pass it on, keep it as a spare, or recycle it. Wipe it first either way.

  4 min read