With Microsoft releasing new Surface Pro models regularly, you might find yourself tempted to upgrade. Or perhaps even give the new Surface Laptop Studio a try? But what about your older, still perfectly working tablet? Well, you can resell it for some extra cash, for one.
In this post, you will find helpful information on how to ready your preowned Surface Pro tablet for resale and how actually to sell it for top value.
Before You Sell Your Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet
So before handing your used Surface Pro over to someone else, please make sure to go through the following steps.
Backup Your Data
You probably have files stored on your Surface you’d like to keep for future use. If that’s the case, create a backup of the data before you erase your tablet. For backups, you can either use cloud storage or do it the old-fashioned way, with the help of an external hard drive. Or you can do both. And it makes sense: Use the hard drive when you are offline, and resort to online backup, if you are away and need to access your files quickly.
How to Reset Your Surface Pro to Factory Defaults
To reset your Microsoft Surface Pro in Windows 10, please do the following:
- Make sure you have your tablet is plugged into a power source.
- Right-click on the Start (lower-left corner of your desktop screen).
- Select Settings.
- Go to Update & Security.
- Tap on Recovery.
- Opt for Get started.
- Click Remove everything.
- Then select Remove files and clean the drive.
- Lastly, tap on Reset.
Deregister Your Surface Pro
If the Surface Pro is linked to your Microsoft account, you must deregister the tablet before selling it. To do that, start by launching your Microsoft account on the web. Once logged in, click on See all next to devices. Then, scroll down to find your Surface Pro tablet, click on More actions > Remove tablet. Put a checkmark next to I’m ready to remove this device and click on Remove.
Your Surface Pro will no longer be attached to your Microsoft account, which means it now can be used by someone else.
Collect All Original Accessories
When selling your Surface tablet, please make sure to include the original charger with it. But if you also have the Surface Pen and the keyboard cover, go ahead and throw those in as well. It is always easier to sell the tablet with some extra perks. And while those accessories may not necessarily add to the resale value, a missing power supply always decreases the price of a used Surface Pro.
Finally, be sure to clean the tablet and wipe smudges and fingerprints from the display surface.
Where Can I Sell My Older Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet?
Any buyback site is a straightforward and easy-to-use solution to sell a Surface Pro, as well as other pre-owned gadgets. A buyback removes the need to list, wait for the tablet to sell, pay for postage and insurance, etc. Online recommerce sites streamline and simplify the whole selling process, saving you a ton of time.
So, to sell a used Microsoft Surface Pro tablet online, please follow these steps:
1 – Pick a company and get an instant offer based on your tablet’s cosmetic and functional condition.
2 – Check out and print your prepaid shipping label to send the device in. 3 – Wait for the package to arrive and get the money deposited or sent via check.
Alternatively to reselling, you can trade-in your used tablet for store credit at participating locations. For example, Microsoft will allow you to reduce the cost of your new device by sending the older one in when shopping online. But you can also redeem your older Surface for a gift card at Best Buy.
In Conclusion
Before selling your Surface Pro, back it up, deregister, and factory reset it. These things are crucial if you want to receive the most money for your older tablet but also don’t want to share your data with strangers. Lastly, for a quick and painless sale, we recommend picking an online buyback site to help you turn that tablet into cash. Or you can hit us up at GadgetSalvation.com–we’ll be happy to address any questions you might have!
