How to resell your iPad

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Feb 12, 12 How to resell your iPad

Indications point to the unveiling of the next iPad will occur in early March which may have you considering how to sell your current iPad to offset the cost of getting the shiny new version of Apple’s new tablet. Fortunately restoring your device to its original factory settings and reselling it is quite simple.  Here’s how to do it.

Restore to factory settings

Assuming you’ve been using your iPad, it no doubt contains data.  Getting rid of the data is easy.  Follow these steps:

  1. On your iPad home screen, tap the Settings icon.
  2. Tap General in the menu to the left of the screen, then tap Reset.
  3. Here, you will have two options: “Reset All Settings” and “Erase All Content and Settings.” The former will restore all of your app settings to their original status. The latter will reset all app settings and erase all of your data (photos, apps, bookmarks, music, etc.). Choose “Erase All Content and Settings.”

That is all you have to do, seriously.  After selecting one of the two options above, your iPad will reboot. Given you’ve elected to “Erase All Content and Settings,” the iPad must be re-connected to iTunes to be activated.

Places to sell

You’ve got a few options here. I prefer Gazelle.com, but Ebay also has a dedicated iPad sales page at ipad.ebay.com. One can also use Craigslist, or sell it to a friend if you so desire.

Get your iPad ready to ship

If you’re hand-delivering the iPad, there’s no reason to deal with packaging and shipping. If you’re mailing it away, you’ve got a few additional steps to follow. First, place it back in its original box (provided you’ve saved it) with the standard equipment: charger, cable, brief pamphlet and the Apple stickers if you’re feeling generous. Put the whole thing in a padded envelope and send it off.

If not, you’ll want to protect it. Some good bubble wrap and packing peanuts will serve you well.

After these few steps, you’re ready to sell your current iPad in preparation for receiving that shiny new one.

For those planning to sell, best of luck and we hope you enjoy your new iPad!

 

Author : Jeff Cormier –  http://about.me/jffcrmr

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