Used Laptop Buying Guide (Nigeria)

check a used laptop before you pay in naira

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spot a weak battery fast

spot a weak battery fast

run a battery health check and compare cycle count and capacity so you know how much life is left before you pay.

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test the hinge and ports

test the hinge and ports

open and close the lid slowly, wiggle each port, and plug in a charger to see if the connection holds firmly.

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A Lagos technician's checklist for buying a used laptop in Nigeria: battery health, screen, hinge, ports, RAM and storage, generation vs price, seller tricks, in-person tests, and Jiji and Computer Village red flags. Gives rough naira price guidance and a repair-vs-replace call.

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