Refurbish is restoring a device or piece of hardware to “like new” condition for resale. While buyers should exercise caution with refurbished products, they are a great way to get what is more or less a new device while saving a substantial amount of money.

What makes something refurbished?

A refurbished part or computer may have been sold to someone and returned for any of the following reasons.

A refurbished computer may also be called a renewed computer.

  • Computer or part was defective.
  • Computer or part was thought of as defective and was not.
  • Computer or part had a blemish or other flaws that were not acceptable to the original owner.
  • Computer or part had a missing part, so the unit was sent back.
  • The user was unable to afford the computer or part and had to return it.
  • Was the wrong part or computer for user and user opened the box.

A refurbished computer or part is labeled as a refab, refurb, refurbish, or refurbished and is sold at a lower cost than the non-refurbished computer or part.

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When buying any refurbished product, make sure it includes a warranty covering your purchase for at least 90 days.

  • Questions regarding refurbished computers and hardware.