Sell Your Laptop or MacBook in Charlotte
We buy MacBooks and Windows laptops in working, damaged, or non-working condition. We do board-level logic board repair in-house, which means we buy machines most shops won't touch.
What condition means for laptops
Laptops have more to inspect than phones — here is exactly what each grade means and how it affects your offer.
Boots and runs normally, display is undamaged, keyboard and trackpad respond correctly, battery holds a usable charge. Minor surface marks acceptable. This is the full offer.
Functional but shows significant cosmetic wear, battery may hold less charge, or the original charger is missing. All hardware works — it just looks and functions like it's been well used.
Cracked, shattered, or delaminated display while the machine still boots. Screen and body repair requirements are factored into the in-person offer.
Dead on arrival, won't POST, severe liquid damage, or multiple hardware faults. We do board-level logic board and motherboard repair in-house — there is almost always some value, even for machines Apple calls dead.
Data privacy
Your files leave with you
We erase and re-provision the MacBook or laptop in front of you before you're paid. For Apple Silicon MacBooks this means a full Erase All Content and Settings — the Secure Enclave is wiped and the machine goes back to factory. For Intel Macs and Windows laptops we use Recovery Mode or a clean install. You watch the process complete before money changes hands.
Be ready to sign out yourself on MacBooks or Windows laptops. We can guide the reset, but we never ask for or handle your account or login password.
Before you arrive
- MacBook (Apple Silicon)You sign out of your Apple ID yourself and disable Find My before approving the erase.
- MacBook (Intel)You sign out of Apple services yourself; we then use Recovery Mode to wipe and reinstall macOS.
- Windows laptopYou remove your Microsoft account yourself before we complete the reset.
- ChargerBring the original charger if you have it — a matching charger adds small value and saves us time.
Broken laptops
Why we offer more for broken MacBooks than most buyers
Many resellers won't buy a non-working MacBook at all. We do board-level logic board repair in-house, which means a dead MacBook can be a repair job rather than a parts-only proposition. We inspect non-booting MacBooks and make offers based on their actual repair potential and condition.
Won't power on
Often a failed power-management component. We diagnose the fault and factor the actual repair requirements into the offer.
Black screen
Backlight fault or display controller — repairable at component level. Still has real value.
Liquid damage
Corrosion spreads — but board-level cleaning and component replacement can recover a machine most shops write off.
Sell laptop FAQs
Do you buy liquid-damaged MacBooks?
Yes — we do board-level MacBook logic board repair in-house, so we can buy liquid-damaged machines that most buyers refuse. The offer reflects what it costs to recover the board and make the machine sellable. Bring it in for a free diagnostic.
Does Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) change how much you offer?
Yes. Apple silicon and Intel models have different resale demand, and the specific chip, year, memory, storage, and condition are all considered during inspection.
I have a higher-spec model (more RAM, more storage). Does that matter?
Yes, particularly on MacBooks. Memory, storage, processor, age, condition, and current demand all affect the offer. Tell us the specs when you call, or we can check them during the in-person inspection.
My MacBook was repaired before — does that affect the price?
It depends on the repair. A quality screen replacement has minimal impact. A logic board repair that works perfectly is fine. A botched repair that left the machine partially functional will reduce the offer. We assess it honestly and explain exactly what we find.
How do you wipe a MacBook with Apple Silicon?
We use System Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Erase All Content and Settings, which fully wipes and re-provisions the Secure Enclave. For Intel models we use Recovery Mode. You approve account sign-out yourself and never share a password with us.
Do you buy Windows laptops?
Yes — premium models (Dell XPS, ThinkPad, Surface, ASUS ROG, Razer) are our strongest Windows buys. Standard consumer laptops have lower resale value, but we still buy them. Chromebooks are worth significantly less.
Can I trade my laptop toward a repair on something else?
Yes. Trade-in credit applies to any repair or refurbished device purchase. Customers regularly trade an older MacBook to offset a PS5 repair or an iPhone screen fix.
What's the minimum laptop you'll buy?
There is no hard cutoff. Even a 2015 MacBook or a very old ThinkPad has parts value. If it boots and runs, it is worth more. Bring it in and we'll give you a number.
Ready to sell your laptop?
No appointment needed. Call ahead for a phone estimate, or walk in with your machine and we'll inspect it on the spot.
Rather buy than sell? We have certified refurbished MacBooks.