Don't Throw Away Your Old Computer
Computers become obsolete faster than we can blink. The average American purchases a new computer every two to three years, but once we’ve bought a new computer, what should we do with the old one?
One obvious option is to throw it in the trash. However, this method has detrimental effects on the environment. Incinerating e-waste causes toxic chemicals to leak into groundwater and streams, and burning plastic causes dioxin emissions.
Recycling is a good alternative to the dumpster. Recyclers will pick up your computer for a fee that is smaller than that of a junk hauler. But even this method of waste disposal is problematic. While many recycling programs are reputable, others send computers and electronics to developing countries, where computers are stripped of their valuable parts and then sent to the incinerator.
Don’t despair. You won’t be stuck with your old computer forever.
One option: Give your computer to charity. As long as your computer isn’t too obsolete, charities will refurbish your computer and give it to the less privileged. Some organizations will even take broken computers.
A less generous alternative: Trade-in your computer. HP has a trade-in program where you receive a free online quote and then send them your old computer. You then have 30 days to buy a new one and mail them a proof-of-purchase, after which they’ll mail you a check.
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when was this computer made
what is the computer called?
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Hmm, that's a fairly old comp. I'd say you should transfer all your important data (via flashdrive) from the old comp to the new, befor you even THINK about throwing it out or selling it. It can save you hours of work, I know from expierience. I remember seeing it on a show called Night Court so I'd say it's form mid to late 80's
Hmm, that's a fairly old comp. I'd say you should transfer all your important data (via flashdrive) from the old comp to the new, befor you even THINK about throwing it out or selling it. It can save you hours of work, I know from expierience. I remember seeing it on a show called Night Court so I'd say it's form mid to late 80's
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I cant read ur web page it scruded up and gave my 100 virases im never going on this site again
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Good ideas although you can possibly get greater use of an old computer by upgrading the internals of your old computer. Instead of buying a new computer every two years upgrade the internals of your old computer at least once and buy that new computer in 4 to 5 years time. The old internals can be recycled.
Remove the hard drive before disposing of any computer.
Or sell it on eBay! There's a big market for even vintage computers.
Make sure you utilize one of the disk wiping products if you have ever had any financial information in your computer. The foolproof method is to remove the Hard drive and keep it. Unless you know how to completely disable the hard drive I would be careful of how I disposed of it.