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The French refurbished market<\/strong> is growing so fast that the government has decided to support the sector to the tune of \u20ac15 million by 2022. While the ecological challenges<\/strong> involved are undeniable, the definition of refurbished can be quite varied. Most companies think of it as refurbishment by a professional<\/strong>, but what are the procedures involved? What are the advantages of refurbished products?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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At Codeo, we define refurbishing <\/strong>as an operation aimed at extending the life of an appliance by repairing it <\/strong>and then reusing it<\/strong>. Here’s how it works!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Definition of refurbished: how is it different from second-hand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Refurbishing is a concept that applies particularly to electronics<\/strong>. Refurbishing is defined as repairing a second-hand product<\/strong> to give it a second life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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So there is a difference between second-hand and refurbished<\/strong>. A second-hand appliance is sold as is. A reconditioned appliance, on the other hand, has undergone a multi-stage refurbishment process. So it performs just as well as a new one<\/strong>. No part is damaged: everything that needed to be repaired or replaced is now functional. In some cases, reconditioning even helps to restore to the original appearance of the new product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How does the reconditioning procedure work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A service provider specialised in refurbishing <\/strong>recovers or buys unused or broken-down equipment to restore it to working order. However, this is not a simple repair<\/strong>. The reconditioning procedure follows a number of very specific stages:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf  A visual and functional<\/strong> inspection of the equipment. This involves carrying out in-depth tests to ensure that all functions are operational: checking the aesthetics of the screen, the operation of the battery and the start-up of the device, for example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Sorting out repairable parts and consumables. Items that cannot be refurbished are recycled<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf  Deletion of the previous user’s data<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf  Replacement of defective parts <\/strong>with suitable spares<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf  Reconfiguration of software <\/strong>according to the type of terminal to be reconditioned: computer, tablet, point-of-sale terminals, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Refurbished equipment is tested and repaired<\/strong> by experts. Refurbished hardware is therefore perfectly reliable. When you buy refurbished computer equipment from Codeo, you also benefit from warranties ranging from three months to several years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What equipment can be refurbished ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Depending on the service provider, the range of IT equipment<\/strong> which can be refurbished is extensive. At Codeo, we have wide range of products that can be refurbished as we have expertise and stocks<\/strong> of spare parts for many categories of equipment. We supply refurbished <\/strong>IT for :<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Desktop and laptop computers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Tablets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Smartphones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Barcode terminals & PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Payment terminals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Point-of-sale terminals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Pinters and copiers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u25cf Headsets & telephony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For businesses, one of the advantages of working with a refurbishment expert is that you have access to a wide range of hardware<\/a> that matches the rest of your IT equipment. There’s no need to change brands or change the habits of your teams. Buying refurbished equipment<\/strong> helps to keep your IT estate identical. And that’s just one of the many advantages of refurbished equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The 3 advantages of buying refurbished equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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As well as ensuring the consistency of the IT fleet<\/strong>, the use of refurbished equipment<\/strong> also has economic, operational and ecological advantages. In particular, buying refurbished equipment means you can renew or add to your IT fleet <\/strong>without spending as much as you would on new equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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It is estimated that buying refurbished second-hand equipment<\/strong> saves between 25% and 75% compared to buying new.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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When you look at the definition of refurbished equipment, you quickly realise that another of its advantages is that it frees you from manufacturers’ roadmaps<\/strong>. By buying refurbished equipment, you can upgrade your IT assets without worrying about manufacturers’ production shortfalls<\/strong>. You benefit from high-performance equipment, even when it is no longer covered by the manufacturer\u2019s warranty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Buying refurbished technology<\/strong> also reduces your company’s carbon footprint. Refurbishing avoids the disposal of old equipment<\/strong>, which conserves natural resources. It’s also a way of preventing the production of new equipment, which itself has a high environmental impact<\/a>. It is estimated that the use of refurbished products can avoid up to 80% of CO2 emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Refurbished equipment, a solution for reselling used equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Going the refurbished route offers many advantages if you are buying new equipment<\/strong>, but also if you are selling used hardware. The definition of refurbished should always give a mention to the procedures for reselling IT equipment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If you want to get rid of all or part of your old IT equipment<\/strong>, reselling it will save you money. You save on storage costs <\/strong>for equipment that is losing value. What’s more, the proceeds from the resale will help you finance the purchase of a new fleet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Reselling IT equipment <\/strong>for refurbishing also improves your carbon footprint. Taking back your equipment is part of an environmental approach<\/strong> which helps resources<\/strong>. Even if any of the IT equipment we buy<\/a> from you has deteriorated too much to be given a second life, we dismantle it for recycling. Of course, this procedure complies with <\/strong>WEEE standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Codeo: 17 years of expertise in refurbishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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At Codeo, our refurbishing procedure<\/strong> follows a precise charter called “Test and Clean<\/strong>“. This involves our 50 expert technicians checking that the equipment switches on, repairing or replacing any faulty parts, and cleaning and replacing anything that needs replacing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This strict approach by our refurbishment team<\/strong> means we can offer warranties on all refurbished equipment<\/strong>, whatever the brand: Epson, IBM, Motorola, Casio, Opticon, Zebra, Ingenico, Sagem, Thales, Verifone, HP, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Codeo stands out for its multi-range<\/strong>, multi-brand expertise<\/strong>, with spare parts and equipment stocked on over 8,000m\u00b2. This know-how is combined with our<\/strong> IT asset maintenance services<\/a> to enable companies to manage their assets without spending too much money, while also protecting the planet.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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