After-Purchase Care

Congratulations on your refurbished device purchase from Australian Computer Traders! Properly caring for your device can go a long way in helping to extend the lifespan of your refurbished Laptop, Desktop, All-In-One (AIO), 2-in-1 Laptop, and Tablets. Here's a quick guide to help you take the best care of your new gadget. 

Laptops & 2-in-1 Laptops:

Cleaning:

Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen and keyboard. Tech Tips: We recommend keeping food and drinks away from your laptop, as crumbs and liquids that fall inside the keyboard & trackpad may cause these devices to malfunction. It is also not recommended to vacuum a keyboard, as this can cause static electricity that can damage electronic components. 

Battery Care:

When the battery reaches 100% charge, it's recommended to unplug the AC adapter and let the battery drain to prolong the battery's lifespan. Tech Tip: While Lithium-Ion batteries do not have a memory effect, overcharging may decrease the battery's lifespan. Some business-grade laptops offered by brands like Lenovo have charging limits within the BIOS that you can enable to stop the battery charging to 100%.

Desktops & AIO:

Ventilation:

Keep your device in a well-ventilated area to avoid overheating issues from occurring. Tech Tip: If your desktop computer is up against a wall or cabinet, we recommend allowing at least 10 cm-15 cm distance for the exhaust.

Dusting: 

Regularly cleaning the dust from inside a PC tower will not only improve performance, but will help to increase the lifespan of the computer's components. Tech Tip: We recommend using compressed air to blow dust out. You should never use a vacuum cleaner, as these can cause static electricity, which can damage electronic components. 

Tablets:

Screen Protector:

Applying a screen protector to the touchscreen of a tablet can help prevent scratches from appearing on the glass.

Software Updates:

Regularly updating apps & and the operating system will help to keep your tablet running smoothly. 

General Tips For All Devices:

Software Updates:

Installing the latest software updates will help to keep your device running smoothly. Software updates not only help improve the speed of applications, but updates can also include new features as well as the latest security patches to keep you safe from new threats that may occur. 

Backup:

Regularly backing up your data to the cloud or to a local storage device such as an external hard drive will help ensure that if your device stops working, that your important data files aren't lost.