How to sell your school's old Chromebooks
Retired Chromebooks sitting in a closet lose value every month. Selling them as a batch turns them into budget for replacements, and it takes less work than most IT teams expect. Here's the whole process.
- 1List what you haveWrite down the models and roughly how many of each. The model is printed on the sticker underneath each device. For enrolled devices, the fastest way is to download the device list from the Google Admin console (Devices, then Chrome, then Devices).
- 2Note the conditionA rough split is enough: how many work, how many have cracked screens or missing keys, and whether chargers are included. You don't need to test every unit.
- 3Release them from your Google Admin consoleDevices still enrolled in your domain can't be set up by anyone else. In the Admin console, select the devices and choose Deprovision, then pick the reason that fits, such as retiring them. This also frees up their Chrome licenses.
- 4Reset them if you canA Powerwash returns a Chromebook to factory settings and removes local data. At the sign-in screen, press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R and follow the prompts. If you have hundreds, tell us and we'll work out the easiest way.
- 5Get an offerSend us your list with the form below. We'll review it and reply with a written offer for the batch.
- 6Pickup and paymentOnce you accept, we help arrange pickup or shipping and pay you for the devices.
Good to know
- Sell before the update expiration date. Devices are worth more while they still get updates. How to check the date.
- Broken units still count. Devices that don't work can often be used for parts, so include them in your list.
- Replacing at the same time? We can quote refurbished replacements in the same conversation. See what's in stock.