Used hardware field checklists · Rev. 2026.07
Inspect the device. Not the pitch.
Twelve evidence-first checklists for private-sale electronics. Ask for proof, test the expensive parts and expose ownership locks before money changes hands.
- Library
- 12 devices
- Access
- Public / free
- Storage
- Local browser
- Network
- No test uploads
Inspection library
Select the hardware in front of you.
iPhone
Verify parts history, battery condition, cameras, radios and Activation Lock before buying a second-hand iPhone.
Android phone
Check display condition, battery behaviour, cameras, update support and Google or manufacturer locks on a used Android phone.
MacBook
Confirm battery cycles, display and port health, Apple Diagnostics, serial identity and Activation Lock on a second-hand MacBook.
Windows laptop
Verify the real CPU, memory, storage, battery, panel, ports and firmware ownership before buying a used Windows notebook.
Tablet
Inspect a used iPad or Android tablet for panel defects, battery drain, accessory support, radios and activation locks.
Camera body
Check sensor condition, shutter count, autofocus, card slots, controls and ownership evidence on a used mirrorless or DSLR body.
Camera lens
Inspect optics, mount, focus, zoom, aperture, stabilisation and decentering before buying a pre-owned camera lens.
Game console
Test storage, thermals, disc drive, video output, controllers, network services and account removal on a used console.
Monitor
Check a second-hand monitor for panel defects, input stability, refresh-rate claims, burn-in, stand damage and warranty identity.
Smartwatch
Verify display, battery, sensors, charging, buttons, phone pairing and activation status on a used smartwatch.
Headphones
Check drivers, battery, microphones, controls, wireless codecs, hinges, hygiene and owner pairing on used headphones or earbuds.
Graphics card
Verify model identity, board condition, video memory, outputs, thermals and stable load before buying a used GPU.
Protocol
Five passes. One payment gate.
- 01Ask for current evidence.
- 02Inspect under bright light.
- 03Test high-cost functions.
- 04Erase and clear locks.
- 05Compare exact sold units.
Safety note
A checklist is evidence discipline—not a guarantee.
Use DeviceProof as a general inspection aid. Meet in public, keep credentials private, never bypass owner or organisation locks, and stop for swelling, smoke, burning smell, exposed wiring or abnormal heat. Do not open mains-powered gear or damaged batteries.