Laptops To Be Value Checked: 8th Gen Or Newer & Single Core Or Older Laptops #12380

Last Updated on September 8, 2025 by

Introduction

This page provides guidance on how to handle 8th-gen or newer i-series CPU laptops and single-core laptops during processing, including value checks and putaway procedures.

If you have

• Multi-core CPU laptops refer to Laptops PC/Mac & All-In-One #6042
• 7th Gen or older i-Series CPU Laptops refer to  Laptops, PC/Mac & All-In-One #6042

All laptops for this category will require a value check.

Item Examples

How to Process

• Check the machine for asset tags

  • Remove the asset tag and stickers from Single Core CPU laptops.
  • 8th Gen or Newer CPU laptops
    • Keep one asset tag if the laptop is from Inspiredu pickup
    • Remove asset tag and stickers from other pickups.

• Leave the hard drive with the unit.

• Value Check the item

  • Single Core Laptops
    • Pentium I or Older
      • All keep
    • Damaged Screen, Keyboard, Or Hinges)
      • Scrap
    • Other
      • Scrap value is $70 sold or $140 active.
      • Choose the listing with the same CPU series.
      • Choose the listing with a hard drive but no OS if available. 
  • 8th-Gen i series CPU laptops
    • Choose the listing with the same CPU type(i3, i5, i7) and generation.
    • Choose the listing with HDD and OS if available. 
    • Do not use the outliner listings.

• Note

  • Leave a note for any difference between the listing and the item on hand.

• Extra

  • Remove the bulging battery from the laptop.
  • How to Identify CPU Types, Intel & AMD Case Stickers

• How to Bag & Tag

• Putaway

  • Place laptops lid to lid and bottom to bottom to avoid scratches when put away.
  • Use cardboard between layers when starting a new layer.
  • Single-Core laptop:
    • Keep: #1083 SINGLE-CORE LAPTOPS TO BE TESTED
    • Scrap: #1077 SCRAP: LAPTOP
  • 8th Gen or Newer i-Series CPU laptop/Microsoft Surface
    • #1174: 8TH GEN & NEWER LAPTOPS VALUE CHECKED LAPTOPS