Quality

Checked like it's going to your own desk

Units are inspected against a documented functional and cosmetic checklist before fulfilment. Units that do not meet the applicable acceptance criteria are withheld from sale.

The inspection

Ten-point inspection scope

The documented inspection scope applied before units are released for sale.

01 — Cosmetic condition

Overall finish assessed against the documented acceptance criteria.

02 — Display and housing

Screen and casing checked for defects and damage.

03 — Battery and charging

Battery condition read and charging verified.

04 — Keyboard and input functions

Keys, trackpad and touch input tested.

05 — Camera, microphone and audio

Image and sound capture and playback verified.

06 — Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ports

Wireless connectivity and physical ports tested.

07 — Account and activation-lock status

Verified free of account and activation locks.

08 — Device-identifier recording

Serial number and, where applicable, IMEI captured and matched within the fulfilment workflow.

09 — Data-removal status

Storage verified as wiped and reset.

10 — Cleaning and packaging

Cleaned and packed in protective packaging.

What Grade A means as a sales standard is defined on the Products page.

Scanning the serial-number label on the underside of a laptop
Traceability

Recorded by device identifier

Devices released for sale are recorded by serial number and, where applicable, IMEI within our documented fulfilment workflow. Traceability records are part of our compliance documentation.

See our compliance records

Checked by hand, logged by number

Inspection results are recorded against device identifiers.

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