Tested & Graded Used Laptops in Kollam

How buying a used laptop from us works

1. Message us your budget and what you'll use the laptop for — online classes, office work, coding, design or travel.
2. We suggest the laptops in stock that fit, with their configuration and grade.
3. Come to Alfa-Fix Express, Kavanad to see the one you like in person. Open all days · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
4. Check it yourself before you pay — the list below shows what to look at.

What to check on any used laptop

Whether you buy from us or anywhere else, check these before you pay.

• Battery health. On Windows, the built-in battery report (run powercfg /batteryreport) compares the design capacity with the full-charge capacity. On a Mac, System Information shows the cycle count and condition.
• Screen. Look for dead pixels, patches and uneven backlight on a plain white and a plain black background, and open and close the lid to check the hinges.
• Keyboard and trackpad. Try every key, and click and scroll across the whole trackpad.
• Ports and charging. Plug in the charger, a USB device and headphones.
• Storage. An SSD is far quicker than an old hard disk. Check the drive type and capacity.
• Heat and noise. Run a video for a few minutes and listen to the fan.
• Locks. There must be no BIOS or firmware password, and on a MacBook, Activation Lock must be off and the Mac must not be enrolled in a company's device management.
• Charger. Make sure the charger is included and is the right wattage for the laptop.

Which laptop suits which use

• Online classes and office work — an SSD and at least 8 GB of RAM matter more than the newest processor.
• Coding — more RAM helps when you run an editor, a browser and tools together; 16 GB is comfortable.
• Design and photo work — a good screen matters, and 3D or video work benefits from a dedicated graphics card.
• Travel and college bags — weight and battery life come first.

Tell us which of these fits you, and your budget, and we'll narrow it down.

Want more speed later?

Many laptops can take a bigger SSD or more RAM later. Upgrades are done at Alfa-Fix Central in Chinnakada — see laptop repair and upgrades. Some thin laptops have RAM soldered to the board, so ask before you buy if you plan to upgrade.