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Shawn at 21:44, 28 May 2008

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Ali at 20:35, 28 May 2008

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Shawn at 21:22, 22 May 2008

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Shawn at 21:19, 22 May 2008

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Shawn at 19:43, 14 May 2008

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Shawn at 01:00, 9 May 2008

2008-05-09T01:00:17Z

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[[Category:Website]]

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 == Ali's Notes ==
-* include pictures of what a CRT is
+* include pictures of what a CRT is '''still'''
 ==DONATING EQUIPMENT==
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 Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. We don't charge a required fee for most items, although we have suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware.  These funds support our community-benefiting programs, and are much appreciated!
-There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors).  There is a $1.00 per diagonal inch fee per television, and we can't accept televisions bigger than about 30 diagonal inches.
+There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors).  There is a $1.00 per diagonal inch fee per television, and we can't accept televisions bigger than about 30 diagonal inches.  We charge these fees because we must pay to dispose of expired and obsolete monitors and TVs.  We make sure that this equipment is disposed of in an environmentally responsible way within the United States, where environmental regulations are more stringent.  Fees collected for working monitors and televisions subsidize non-working and obsolete ones.
 If you will be bringing in pallet loads of equipment, please call ahead and set up an appointment.
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 * Monitors ($10.00 ea.)
 * Terminals ($10.00 ea.)
-* CPU/CRT combos ($10.00 ea.)
+* CPU/CRT combos (like older IMacs) ($10.00 ea.)
 * Televisions ($1.00 per diagonal in.)

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	updated [[User:Shawn\|Shawn]] 14:19, 22 May 2008 (PDT)		updated [[User:Shawn\|Shawn]] 14:19, 22 May 2008 (PDT)
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		+	== Ali's Notes ==
		+	* include pictures of what a CRT is
		+	* include IMAC as having a fee
		+	* include explanation of why we charge for CRT's
		+

	==DONATING EQUIPMENT==		==DONATING EQUIPMENT==

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	Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.		Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.
		+
		+	===Recycling software and manuals:===
		+
		+	We accept all software, manuals, and cables for donation. While we can't promise we'll use them all, we do recycle them responsibly if we make use of them.

	===Extra Credit:===		===Extra Credit:===

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 * Printers ($4.00 ea.)
 * Scanners ($4.00 ea.)
 * Keyboards and Mice ($1.00 ea.)
 * Networking Devices ($3.00 ea.)
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 Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.
 ===Extra Credit:===

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 ==DONATING EQUIPMENT==
-Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. We don't charge a required fee for most items, although we have suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware.  These funds support our community-benefitting programs, and are much appreciated!
+Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. We don't charge a required fee for most items, although we have suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware.  These funds support our community-benefiting programs, and are much appreciated!
 There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors).  There is a $1.00 per diagonal inch fee per television, and we can't accept televisions bigger than about 30 diagonal inches.
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 * Household Appliances (including air conditioners)
 * Batteries
-* Flourescent Lightbulbs
+* Florescent Light Bulbs
 If you'd like to recycle one of the above items, visit '''Metro's website''' to find a drop-off facility near you.
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 Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.
-. Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
+# Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
-. Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or external modems) as best you can.
+# Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or routers) as best you can.
 ===Specific Computer Equipment Needs:===
 * Computers 1.5 Ghz and up
 * Memory (DDR and RAMBUS)
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 ===Our wishlist:===
 * Phillips head screwdrivers
 * Wire cutters and cable cutters
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 * Multi-testers
 * Needlenose pliers
-* Cleaning supplies (especially dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and ecofriendly cleaning products like Simple Green)
+* Cleaning supplies (especially dish soap, sponges, trash bags and ecofriendly cleaning products like Simple Green)
 * First aid supplies (bandages!)
 * Rubber bands

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 http://freegeek.org/computers.php
 ==DONATING EQUIPMENT==
-photo by Nancy Baiter
+Free Geek accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. We don't charge a required fee for most items, although we have suggested monetary donation amounts for individual pieces of hardware.  These funds support our community-benefitting programs, and are much appreciated!
-FREE GEEK accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. If you are donating equipment that is known to be broken or a computer older than a Pentium II PC or PPC Mac, we do ask for a donation to help with our processing costs.
+There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors).  There is a $1.00 per diagonal inch fee per television, and we can't accept televisions bigger than about 30 diagonal inches.
 If you will be bringing in pallet loads of equipment, please call ahead and set up an appointment.
 We accept the following: (Please note the fee or suggested donation)
-    * Monitors ($10.00 ea.)
+===Required Fees:===
-    * Terminals ($10.00 ea.)
+* Monitors ($10.00 ea.)
-    * CPU/CRT combos ($10.00 ea.)
+* Terminals ($10.00 ea.)
-SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
+===Suggested Donations:===
-    * Computers ($5.00 ea.)
+This list isn't exhaustive -- we accept most electronics!  If you have a piece of equipment and you're wondering whether we take it, you might want to guide yourself by the list of what we ''don't'' take below.
-    * Media (no packaging please)
+===We '''DO NOT''' Accept:===
-          o Floppy diskettes ($2.00/total donation)
+* Styrofoam
-          o DAT tapes ($2.00/total donation)
+* Microwave Ovens
-          o CDs ($1.00/total donation)
+* Copiers
-          o Computer cables ($1.00/donation)
+* Smoke Detectors
-We DO NOT Accept:
+If you'd like to recycle one of the above items, visit '''Metro's website''' to find a drop-off facility near you.
-    * Styrofoam
+===Preparing your donation for drop-off:===
-Preparing your donation for drop-off:
+Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not accept Styrofoam.
-Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not recycle Styrofoam.
+===Recycling software and manuals:===
-Please limit the manuals you bring to us. The paper and cardboard packaging can be recycled in your mixed paper curb-side recycling bin. The portion that cannot be recycled through your curbside program can be brought to FREE GEEK, such as the floppy diskettes, CDs and jewel cases. If you have the manuals for specific pieces of equipment (i.e. motherboards) please bring them with the equipment.
+Please limit the manuals you bring to us. The paper and cardboard packaging can be recycled in your mixed paper curb-side recycling bin. The portion that cannot be recycled through your curbside program can be brought to Free Geek, such as the floppy diskettes, CDs and jewel cases. If you have the manuals for specific pieces of equipment (i.e. motherboards) please bring them with the equipment.
 Extra Credit:
 Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.
 . Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
-. Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or external modems) as best you can, we suggest wrapping with clear packing tape.
+. Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or external modems) as best you can.
-Technician needs:
+===Specific Computer Equipment Needs:===
-    * Phillips head screwdrivers
+* Computers 1.5 Ghz and up
-    * Flat head screwdrivers
+* Memory (DDR and RAMBUS)
-    * Stardrivers (Torx) size T20 and smaller
+* Hard drives (30 GB and larger)
-    * Nutdrivers
+* Wireless cards for laptops and desktops
-    * Powerdrivers w/recharger
+* long runs of CAT5 network cable
-    * Multi-testers
+* Inkjet cartridges
-Our wishlist:
+===Our wishlist:===
-    * Cleaning supplies (especially brooms, dust pans, trash bags, ecofriendly cleaning product)
+* Phillips head screwdrivers
-    * First aid supplies (bandages)
+* Wire cutters and cable cutters
-    * Dishsoap
+* Stardrivers (Torx) size T20 and smaller
-    * Toilet paper
+* Nutdrivers
-    * Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
+* Powerdrivers w/rechargers
-    * Rubber bands
+* Multi-testers
-    * Printer paper
+* Needlenose pliers
-    * Dry-erase markers
+* Cleaning supplies (especially dish soap, sponges, trash bags, and ecofriendly cleaning products like Simple Green)
-    * Tape (packing, masking, duct)
+* First aid supplies (bandages!)
-    * A locking cabinet (with keys)
+* Rubber bands
-    * Shop carts
+* Printer paper (8.5"x11", suitable for laser printers)
-    * Warehouse carts
+* Toilet paper
-    * Panel/delivery van
+* Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
 [[Category:Website]]

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		+	http://freegeek.org/computers.php
		+
		+	==DONATING EQUIPMENT==
		+
		+	photo by Nancy Baiter
		+
		+	FREE GEEK accepts computers and computer related hardware in any condition. If you are donating equipment that is known to be broken or a computer older than a Pentium II PC or PPC Mac, we do ask for a donation to help with our processing costs.
		+
		+	There is a $10.00 disposal fee per monitor, working or not, no exceptions (includes computers with built-in monitors).
		+
		+	If you will be bringing in pallet loads of equipment, please call ahead and set up an appointment.
		+	We accept the following: (Please note the fee or suggested donation)
		+	REQUIRED FEES:
		+
		+	* Monitors ($10.00 ea.)
		+	* Terminals ($10.00 ea.)
		+	* CPU/CRT combos ($10.00 ea.)
		+
		+	SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
		+
		+	* Computers ($5.00 ea.)
		+	* External Modems ($2.00 ea.)
		+	* Printers ($4.00 ea.)
		+	* Scanners ($4.00 ea.)
		+	* Keyboards and Mice ($1.00 ea.)
		+	* Fax Machines ($4.00 ea.)
		+	* Telephones ($2.00 ea.)
		+	* Stereo Components ($4.00 ea.)
		+	* VCRs/DVD Players ($3.00 ea.)
		+
		+	* Media (no packaging please)
		+	o Floppy diskettes ($2.00/total donation)
		+	o DAT tapes ($2.00/total donation)
		+	o CDs ($1.00/total donation)
		+	o Computer cables ($1.00/donation)
		+
		+	We DO NOT Accept:
		+
		+	* Styrofoam
		+	* Microwave Ovens
		+	* Copiers
		+	* Smoke Detectors
		+	* Appliances (including air conditioners)
		+	* Batteries
		+
		+	Preparing your donation for drop-off:
		+
		+	Please bring as little packaging and boxes as possible. Please recycle the boxes for your equipment through your curb-side recycling program. We do not recycle Styrofoam.
		+	Recycling software and manuals:
		+
		+	Please limit the manuals you bring to us. The paper and cardboard packaging can be recycled in your mixed paper curb-side recycling bin. The portion that cannot be recycled through your curbside program can be brought to FREE GEEK, such as the floppy diskettes, CDs and jewel cases. If you have the manuals for specific pieces of equipment (i.e. motherboards) please bring them with the equipment.
		+	Extra Credit:
		+
		+	Recycling computers is labor intensive. Doing any of the following to prepare your equipment for donation will help us speed the processing and recycling of your equipment.
		+
		+	1. Untangle all cords and cables. Coil them up with a rubber band or twist tie.
		+	2. Attach power adapters (AC adaptors, transformers) to their associated equipment (such as powered speakers, printers or external modems) as best you can, we suggest wrapping with clear packing tape.
		+
		+	Specific Computer Equipment Needs:
		+
		+	* Computers 1.5 Ghz and up
		+	* Memory (DDR and RAMBUS)
		+	* Hard drives (30 GB and larger)
		+	* Wireless cards for laptops and desktops
		+	* long runs of CAT5 network cable
		+	* Inkjet cartridges
		+
		+	Technician needs:
		+
		+	* Phillips head screwdrivers
		+	* Flat head screwdrivers
		+	* Stardrivers (Torx) size T20 and smaller
		+	* Nutdrivers
		+	* Powerdrivers w/recharger
		+	* Multi-testers
		+	* Needlenose pliers
		+	* Wire cutters
		+
		+	Our wishlist:
		+
		+	* Cleaning supplies (especially brooms, dust pans, trash bags, ecofriendly cleaning product)
		+	* First aid supplies (bandages)
		+	* Dishsoap
		+	* Toilet paper
		+	* Food (snacks, juice, chocolate)
		+	* Rubber bands
		+	* Printer paper
		+	* Dry-erase markers
		+	* Tape (packing, masking, duct)
		+	* A locking cabinet (with keys)
		+	* Shop carts
		+	* Warehouse carts
		+	* Panel/delivery van
		+

	[[Category:Website]]		[[Category:Website]]