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8 Best Places to Sell Your Used Laptop in Singapore (2026)

Compare eight places to sell a used laptop or MacBook in Singapore, from trade-in programmes to repair-shop buyers, with how quotes and payment work.

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Amir Wahab
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Selling a laptop in Singapore is less about finding a buyer and more about choosing how much effort you want to spend. Some businesses publish an online quote form for specific models, others ask you to WhatsApp photos, and a few repair shops will test your machine in front of you before they pay. This guide compares eight options that say, on their own pages, that they take used laptops or MacBooks, with notes on how each one handles quotes, drop-off and payment. Use it to shortlist two or three, request quotes for your exact model, and compare them before you hand anything over.

1. Apple Trade In

Apple's own Singapore trade-in page lets you pick Computer from a device selector, then follows a partner website for an estimate that can be applied toward a new purchase online. The page says a device that is not eligible for credit will be recycled securely and for free. It explains that your confirmation email shows how to return the device, either by courier pickup or by dropping it off at an eligible location, and it links to a guide for preparing a Mac. This route suits anyone already buying Apple hardware, since the page frames the estimate as credit toward a new device. It is all handled remotely, and the page says you need the serial number for an accurate value.

Online (courier pickup or drop-off)
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2. myhalo

myhalo runs a trade-in and buyback service, and its gaming laptop page is aimed at owners of Acer, Alienware, ASUS ROG, Lenovo Legion, MSI and Razer machines. The page describes value bands that depend on the condition you declare, says you can send photos over WhatsApp for a quote, and lists payout by PayNow after inspection. It also says GPU, display and thermal condition are checked upfront. The company lists a CircularXchange store at Bugis Junction and a drop-off and collection point at Sim Lim Square on its site. Because the gaming page covers specific brands, it suits someone selling a gaming notebook rather than an ordinary office laptop. Check the page for the model list, since coverage is by model rather than open-ended.

Bugis Junction and Sim Lim Square
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3. MobileRelation

MobileRelation, a phone and Apple device retailer, has a dedicated page titled Sell Your MacBook in Singapore. It asks you to choose between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, then gives an instant trade-in quote online for new or used units. The company's trade-in page describes a three-step flow of getting a quote, then dropping off at a store or arranging pickup, and states that it can revise a quoted amount when the device is inspected. Its site names outlets in areas such as Tanjong Pagar, Ang Mo Kio, Tampines, Bartley, Jurong East and Aljunied, so a walk-in is practical for many neighbourhoods. The page covers Apple notebooks only, so owners of Windows machines should look at the other options on this list.

Tanjong Pagar, Ang Mo Kio, Tampines and other outlets
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4. 8th Ave Mobile

8th Ave Mobile is a buyback shop whose sell-or-trade-in page names MacBook alongside iPhone, Samsung, iPad and gaming consoles among the devices it buys. The page describes three ways to sell: walking into a store, booking doorstep collection, or chatting on WhatsApp to get a quote first. It states that it operates four locations, listed as Ang Mo Kio, Bugis, Marine Parade at Parkway Parade, and Jurong East near MRT stations, and that payment can be made by cash or PayNow. The page says devices are accepted in all conditions, so send your model details for a quote. It is convenient if you live near one of those four areas, and the shop also offers repairs and phone sales.

Ang Mo Kio, Bugis, Marine Parade and Jurong East
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5. Notebookrepair.sg

Notebookrepair.sg is mainly a laptop repair business, and its sell-and-buy page is titled Sell Laptop for Cash Singapore. The page says the team will take your device, inspect it, work out its value and offer cash after checking the unit. Its FAQ describes a trade-in programme where you choose the laptop, enter the details, and receive a quote within 24 hours. It recommends bringing the machine to the shop for evaluation, or requesting a courier pickup, and says the device is factory reset to erase your content once received. The site lists a main shop at International Plaza in the Tanjong Pagar area and a Bugis Junction branch. Having a repair workshop behind the offer may suit owners of older notebooks with minor faults.

International Plaza (Tanjong Pagar) and Bugis Junction
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6. Pronto Arigato

Pronto Arigato is a repair business that also buys devices, and its sell-devices page mentions selling an iPhone, a laptop or a MacBook. The page lays out the steps: submit your device name or model, your reason for selling and a few photos, receive a quote after the team reviews the device, then drop the device at one of its stores. It says you are paid on the spot at partner stores or at your doorstep, and that you can book an appointment for the drop-off. The company's site lists a Paya Lebar Square shop and an outlet at the Singapore Management University School of Computing and Information Systems. The mix of repair and resale suits sellers whose laptop is working but ageing.

7. Uncle Ricky (Ricky Tan Computer Repair)

Ricky Tan's workshop at Sim Lim Square repairs laptops and Macs, and its contact page has a section headed Sell or trade in. The page invites you to WhatsApp the model, specifications and a photo, and says a quote follows within the hour. It describes bringing the laptop in, having it tested in front of you, and having your data wiped while you watch, with payment in cash on the spot. The page adds that you can instead trade the laptop in against a repair or a tested used machine. The site presents itself as owner-operated, which means one person handles your enquiry from quote to handover. Check the contact page for current opening times before visiting the shop in the Rochor area.

8. SmartCares

SmartCares is a computer repair centre with a separate laptop trade-in page. Its description says it accepts used laptops from brands such as Acer, Lenovo, Asus, MSI, HP and Dell. The page asks you to send the model, type, processor and any photos, after which the team sends a quote either online or in store. It describes two routes: pack up and ship the device to the company, or bring it into the store, and says you collect your cash once the device is assessed. The company lists its service shop at Burlington Square near Bugis, and the page footer names the operating company. Brand-wide acceptance makes it a sensible first quote for Windows laptops, especially for a non-Apple, non-gaming machine.

How to choose

  • Match the buyer to your machine. Some pages on this list cover only Apple notebooks, others name gaming brands, and a few say they accept all Windows brands. Read the page to see whether your exact brand and model is mentioned, and ask by message before travelling anywhere with a laptop in a bag.
  • Treat every online quote as an estimate. Several providers on this list state that the final amount depends on an inspection of condition, screen, battery and working parts. Describe faults honestly, send clear photos, and ask whether the price can change at the counter, so a revised offer does not come as a surprise.
  • Decide how you want to hand it over. Options here include walking into a shop, booking a courier or doorstep pickup, and posting the unit in. Walk-in sales let you watch the checks happen, while remote routes save a trip. Choose the one that fits your schedule and your comfort with the process.
  • Protect your data before it leaves. Back up files, sign out of Apple ID, Microsoft and other accounts, and remove any device locks as the provider's guide describes. Ask whether the business wipes the drive and how, and keep your own copy of the serial number and the quote message as a record.
  • Ask how and when you will be paid. Providers here mention cash on the spot, PayNow after inspection, or credit toward a new purchase. Confirm which applies to your sale, and expect to show identification when selling to a dealer. Get the agreed amount in writing or in a saved chat before you hand the laptop over.
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Amir Wahab

Founder and Editor

Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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