How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly

[JMH]

We all go through several computers and other electronic devices over a lifetime and getting rid of them is not as easy as throwing them in the trash. Today we take a look at how to dispose of your old machines in a secure and environmentally responsible manner.
With the new Windows operating system around the corner and an abundance of cheap computers on the market, you may find yourself asking what to do with your old PC and components. We will take a look at how to securely destroy private data on your old hard drive, ideas for repurposing, and how to get rid of them in a way that is friendly to the environment.

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How to Dispose of Old Computers Responsibly :: the How-To Geek

 

[mansrm81]

Mine is sitting in the corner of my room.

 

[JMH]

Mine is sitting in the corner of my room.

If I did that I'd have a room full of outdated / old unused laptops.

 

[mansrm81]

Mine is the first computer I ever had and that was 2 years ago until I got the one I have right now.

 

[z3r010]

I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

 

[mansrm81]

I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

That's how I got my first computer.

 

[Ojaser6]

I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

That's how I got my first computer.

LOL...

So mansrm81, does that mean your first computer was a crappy one?
[no offence]

 

[mansrm81]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

 

[JMH]

Mine is the first computer I ever had and that was 2 years ago until I got the one I have right now.

Does that mean you got a computer later in your life or you're a real young 'un ?:huh:

 

[JMH]

I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

Ditto.

 

[mansrm81]

I give all my old stuff to friends and family, failing that it goes in the bin.

Ditto.

If you call 25 young.

 

[Joan Archer]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

Sounds just like my first machine but that was 11 years ago

 

[Ojaser6]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

Sounds just like my first machine but that was 11 years ago

 

[Barnabas]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

Sounds just like my first machine but that was 11 years ago

Just came back from storage shed 4 miles from my home. Found my old Dell Dimension XPS B866r Pentium III running Windows 2000 with 256mb of RDRAM (big thing back then). Have to see if it still boots up. That's my how-to "Dispose of Old Computers" story. :huh:

 

[Joan Archer]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

Sounds just like my first machine but that was 11 years ago

Just looked at the post again and realised that you were better of for RAM than my first machine which only had 64MB when I got it with a 2.1GB drive

 

[Fastboy42]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

I had one of them when I was five. What I like to do is collect every bodies old computers and pull them to bits to make a computer with about 1ghz processor, 512mb RAM, 20gb HDD. Then sell it, I can get an easy $100 for each computer.

 

[JMH]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

I had one of them when I was five. What I like to do is collect every bodies old computers and pull them to bits to make a computer with about 1ghz processor, 512mb RAM, 20gb HDD. Then sell it, I can get an easy $100 for each computer.

Nice recycling of bits. Some pocket money in hand. Fun doing it.
Good for you.

 

[smarteyeball]

If you call 25 young.

It's never too late to start mate

 

[Fastboy42]

Yes it was it had an 800mhz cpu and 128mb of ram and windows 98.

I had one of them when I was five. What I like to do is collect every bodies old computers and pull them to bits to make a computer with about 1ghz processor, 512mb RAM, 20gb HDD. Then sell it, I can get an easy $100 for each computer.

Nice recycling of bits. Some pocket money in hand. Fun doing it.
Good for you.

yep and they don't cost anything for the parts.So I'm making a full $100 Profit. I put linux on them so I am not giving away a windows product key

 

[roy69]

I either sell al my old stuff or it goes to charity, I dont have many friends.