Visual Grade

Grade A - Excellent Condition

Housing

• Minimal signs of using on the sides, bottom or other less noticeable areas.
• Minor chips and scratches on the sides or bottom of the housing.
• One micro dent in a less noticeable area (bottom part, sides).
• Some of housing can be reskinned (also applies to PCs)

Screen

• No deep scratches.
• A few light lines in the middle or clusters of light lines around the edges of the screen. Usually visible only at certain angles and lighting.
• No white spots or similar imperfections (lines, discoloration, dead pixels, point lights) when the screen is turned on.

Grade B - Good Condition

Housing

• Regularly used, with visible signs of using, but no deep scratches. Otherwise, the housing is in good condition.
• Several minor bumps and dents on the top or bottom.
• No bending of the housing.
• Satisfactory appearance after removing protective stickers (and other stickers).
• Minor cracks in the plastic parts on the sides.
• Keys must be clean, but dirt may be present between the keys.

Screen

• Minor brighter spots.
• Light keycap marks on the screen (cap corners more visible).
• No deep scratches, but lines on the LCD are allowed.
• Looks generally good from arm's length.
• Small, faint spots are allowed. 1-2 dead pixels are allowed.

Grade C - Fair Condition

Housing

• Used laptop with noticeable using, but still functional.
• Slightly bent housing is allowed.
• Cracks, strong signs of removing protective stickers or scratched stickers are allowed.
• Traces of glue are allowed.
• Missing feet.
• Screws may be missing if the bottom part of the housing stays in place.
• Bent corners are allowed if they do not affect opening/closing the lid.
• Engraved/scratched text may be present.

Screen

• Screens with noticeable using.
• Light keycap marks on the screen (cap corners more visible).
• Scratches on the screen.
• Discoloration may occur when the screen is turned on.
• Acceptable dust in the corners and sides.
• Dead pixels on the screen. Dark spots.

Grade D - For Parts

• Laptop for parts, may be missing housing elements, screen, or keyboard.