Refurbishment

Refurbishment means the professional refurbishment of used IT equipment so that it can be tested, fully functional and reused with a warranty. Unlike with pure used sales, the devices are technically analyzed, worn components are replaced, cleaned, disinfected, and equipped with current software. At the end, a strict quality control is carried out. For companies, this has two effects: Disused hardware generates a higher resale value, and significantly less electronic waste is created. Second IT has already refurbished over 180,000 devices. A prerequisite is always a Certified data erasure, before a device goes into the processing process.

The refurbishment process consists of six steps. First, all devices are surveyed and evaluated; a report on condition and recommended actions is generated. Next comes component refurbishment, where fans, power supplies, batteries, or interfaces are cleaned, repaired, or replaced. If necessary, we increase storage capacity or processor performance. Next, the devices are cleaned and disinfected inside and out; old software is removed; current operating systems, drivers, and security updates are installed. The final step is a quality and safety inspection with comprehensive functional tests. Specific defects such as display or housing damage are addressed by our technicians. Repair.

Yes, refurbishing functional or repairable devices is worthwhile because professionally prepared hardware achieves a higher resale value. Tested processes and certified data deletion make your devices attractive to the market, allowing idle assets to be converted into capital. The device analysis with the test report shows which devices are suitable: it makes it transparent which measures are sensible and where refurbishment is no longer economical. Devices without a market value are properly disposed of Instead, it is stored. You will receive a quote for your inventory within an average of 48 hours, optionally based on a list of devices.

Refurbished devices are resold and given a second life. Second IT sells them through its own online shop, secondbuy.de, and in the flagship store at Steinbeisweg in Schwäbisch Hall. Each device comes from refurbishment at the headquarters, has been tested and is equipped with a warranty. In addition, Second IT supports social projects with device donations, for example for schools. Any conclusions about your company are excluded, because all data is securely deleted and identification features are removed beforehand. In this way, your used hardware becomes a contribution to the circular economy. Addresses and opening hours can be found here. Locations.

Yes, Second IT’s refurbishment services are scalable, from a few devices to the entire IT infrastructure of a company. Overall, Second IT has processed around 1.8 million devices and refurbished over 180,000 devices. This is made possible by software-controlled processing processes and specialized technicians at the Schwäbisch Hall site. The processes are certified according to ISO 9001, so each device is tested to the same quality standards, regardless of quantity. For larger projects, we customize pickup, schedule, and scope with you individually. Our own transport is provided for larger projects. Security logistics with scheduled, GPS-controlled direct trips.