What is "Refurbished" Inventory?

When we say that we "refurbish" a computer, that means so much more than just wiping it off and reinstalling Windows.  When we aquire a pre-owned computer, we do an initial clean up of the inside and outside of the PC.  We inspect all components, inside and out, for functionality and if it is not cost-prohibitive (cost more than the computer will be worth after repairing or replacing) we make the necessary repairs to ensure our customers have the highest quality computer.  We also will replace the old thermal paste with new to ensure maximum heat transfer off of the processor to avoid overheating.  After the repairs are done, we will re-install a clean version of Windows.  We then make sure every component has the correct drivers installed, after which we download and install all available Windows Updates.  Next we install antivirus software (free version) and anti-malware software (free version) - both of which can be upgraded to paid coverage after you purchase or just continue to manually scan with the free version.  Finally, we install Open Office, a freeware office package that will enable you to work with Microsoft Office files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) without the cost of purchasing the expensive Microsoft versions.  Please note that with our current discount pricing we typically will not replace the batteries on laptops that will currently hold a charge for 5 minutes or longer.  Batteries are NEVER warrantied by ATS, however when we do replace batteries before the sale, they may be covered under the original providers warranty.  ATS is NEVER responsible for replacement or replacement costs associated with returning a battery under manufacturer warranty.