Laptop Recycling - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 23:17, 11 April 2014

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AshleySueMas at 23:49, 6 April 2014

2014-04-06T23:49:13Z

Aradan at 17:37, 26 September 2013

2013-09-26T17:37:05Z

Aradan at 01:21, 26 September 2013

2013-09-26T01:21:03Z

Lynnae: updated format and revised instructions

2012-12-19T01:45:11Z

updated format and revised instructions

Lynnae: /* Recycling */

2012-07-18T18:03:36Z

Recycling

Scellef: Laptop Recycling category?

2012-01-21T04:30:40Z

Laptop Recycling category?

Scellef: Added clarification, made tables pretty

2012-01-21T04:28:10Z

Added clarification, made tables pretty

Scellef at 05:29, 4 November 2011

2011-11-04T05:29:39Z

Scellef: Updated to reflect current procedures

2011-11-04T05:24:19Z

Updated to reflect current procedures

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		+	'''Note:''' A version of this guide in LibreOffice format is available on the wiki at '''[[Media:Laptop_Recycling_Checklist.odt\|this link]]'''. That version is strongly recommended for printing.
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	The laptop you are inspecting has been designated for Recycling. This means it is either too old or too broken to be useable. Some individual parts may be reuseable, but the laptop itself will be recycled. Thank you for your help! <br>		The laptop you are inspecting has been designated for Recycling. This means it is either too old or too broken to be useable. Some individual parts may be reuseable, but the laptop itself will be recycled. Thank you for your help! <br>

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 '''GOALS'''
 *Get familiar with how various laptops are put together.
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 *Practice assembling and disassembling laptops without breaking components.
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-===1. Data security check===
+===1. Data Security Check===
-{{Template:Data_Security_for_Builders}}
+{{Template:Laptop_Data_Security}}
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-===2. Remove stickers===
+===2. Remove Reuseable Parts===
-&#9744; Remove stickers:
+While most recycler laptops are simply too old for us to reuse, some laptops are recycled due to damage instead of age and might have reuseable parts inside. <br>
-*Microsoft stickers.
-*Any sticker identifying the previous owner.
+Remove the following parts from the laptop: <br>
-*Stickers added by the manufacturer (specs, model number, etc) should be left on the system.
+&#9744; RAM <br>
-*No cleaning or gunk removal is necessary; these laptops are headed straight for the recycling shredder!
+&#9744; Wireless cards <br>
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-===3. Remove reusable parts===
+===3. Final Steps and Sign-Off===
-&#9744; Remove RAM from all systems, unless it is very difficult to get to.<br>
+&#9744; Minimally reassemble the system. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should mostly fit together and the lid should close at least most of the way. <br>
-&#9744; We won't reuse parts from most recyclers, usually because they are below our minimum build specifications. However, if the laptop is being recycled because of damage rather than age, we may keep some parts. Keep an eye out for:
+&#9744; Remove any sticker or note identifying the previous owner or with personal information. <br>
-*Wireless cards
+&#9744; '''No cleaning or gunk removal is necessary.''' These laptops are headed straight for the recycling bin! <br>
-*DDR2 or DDR3 RAM
+&#9744; Put a '''Recycler''' sticker on the top of the lid and have your instructor sign off on it. <br>
-*DVD-RW optical drives
+&#9744; Check for an '''Uncovered Electronic Device''' or '''FG-PDX''' sticker. If it has one: <br>
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+* Remove the battery and put it in the '''Bad Batteries''' bin on the Recycling Cart. <br>
-===4. Final steps===
+* Put the laptop itself in the '''Uncovered''' bin on the Recycling Cart. <br>
-&#9744; Minimally reassemble the system (the lid should close, more or less). <br>
+&#9744; For laptops without an '''Uncovered''' or '''FG-PDX''' sticker, put the laptop into one of the '''Covered''' bins on the Recycling Cart. <br>
-&#9744; Put a '''Hard Drive Removed''' sticker on the top of the lid, and have your instructor sign it. <br>
+<br>
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 '''OPTIONAL EXERCISE'''<br>
-If you'd like a chance to explore a bit more, in addition to the steps above, locate and remove as many of these components as you can find from a few different machines:
+If you would like a chance to explore a bit more, try to locate and remove as many of these components as you can from a few different machines:
-*Modem or WiFi card
+*Modem or wireless card
-*Keyboard and trackpad
+*Keyboard
 *Optical Drive
-*Screen and hinge assembly
+*Screen/hinge assembly
 *Battery
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 [[Category: Laptops]]

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-==Recycling==
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+'''GOALS'''
-Laptops that don't make the cut are recycled in the Laptop Build area by Laptop volunteers.  Recycling laptops is often the first task assigned to new Laptop volunteers.  By recycling laptops, new volunteers are able to learn where laptop components are located, what they look like, and gain experience in disassembly and reassembly.  Since the laptops will not be rebuilt, it doesn't matter if the laptop inadvertently gets damaged in the recycling process (also a plus for new volunteers).
+*Get familiar with how various laptops are put together.
+*Get oriented in the Build room.
-{| border="1" fontname="Nimbus Sans" fontsize="12" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width=80%
+*Practice assembling and disassembling laptops without breaking components.
-!style="color:white; background-color:black;" |'''STEPS'''
+----
-!style="color:white; background-color:black;" |'''NOTES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION'''
+===1. Data security check===
-|-
+{{Template:Data_Security_for_Builders}}
-| REMOVE HARD DRIVE
+----
-|Confirm that the Hard Drive has been removed; otherwise, remove it.  If this is a newer laptop, consult your instructor as to whether or not you should hold on to the hard drive caddy.
+===2. Remove stickers===
-|-
+&#9744; Remove stickers:
-| Remove the Microsoft Sticker and Asset Tags|| Microsoft sticker can usually be found on the bottom of the laptop and on the palm rest.  Get rid of anything that identified the former owner, whether an individual or a business.
+*Microsoft stickers.
-|-
+*Any sticker identifying the previous owner.
-| Remove reusable parts<br>(ask where they go) ||
+*Stickers added by the manufacturer (specs, model number, etc) should be left on the system.
-Depending on the age and condition of the laptop, we may be interested in the following:
+*No cleaning or gunk removal is necessary; these laptops are headed straight for the recycling shredder!
-* RAM
+----
-* DVD-RW
+===3. Remove reusable parts===
-* Wireless Cards (onboard and/or PCMCIA)
+&#9744; Remove RAM from all systems, unless it is very difficult to get to.<br>
+&#9744; We won't reuse parts from most recyclers, usually because they are below our minimum build specifications. However, if the laptop is being recycled because of damage rather than age, we may keep some parts. Keep an eye out for:
-Occasionally, we'll be looking for these (consult your instructor!):
+*Wireless cards
-* Hard drive caddies
+*DDR2 or DDR3 RAM
-* keyboards
+*DVD-RW optical drives
-* CMOS batteries
+----
-* Screws
+===4. Final steps===
+&#9744; Minimally reassemble the system (the lid should close, more or less). <br>
-If the laptop has an ''Uncovered electronic device'' sticker, then remove the battery and throw it in the '''Bad Batteries''' box on the recycling cart.  Otherwise, leave it attached to the machine.
+&#9744; Put a '''Hard Drive Removed''' sticker on the top of the lid, and have your instructor sign it. <br>
-|-
+&#9744; For laptops with an '''Uncovered Electronics''' or '''FG-PDX''' sticker:
-| Reassemble laptop as best as possible || Do what you can.  Ideally, the laptop will be able to close on itself without any hanging parts.
+*Remove the battery, and put it in the '''Bad Batteries''' bin on the recycling cart.
-|-
+*Put the laptop in the '''Uncovered''' bin on the recycling cart.
-| Affix '''Hard Drive Removed''' sticker to lid || Bring the laptop to the Instructor so they can initial the label.
+&#9744; For laptops without an '''Uncovered Electronics''' or '''FG-PDX''' sticker:
-|-
+*These laptops are 'covered' by Oregon E-Cycles laws, hence they go in the '''Covered''' bins on the recycling cart.
-| Put laptop on the recycling cart || If the laptop has an ''Uncovered electronic device'' sticker, place it in a box labelled '''Uncovered'''.  Otherwise, stick it in a box labelled '''Covered'''.
+----
-|}
+'''OPTIONAL EXERCISE'''<br>
+If you'd like a chance to explore a bit more, in addition to the steps above, locate and remove as many of these components as you can find from a few different machines:
+*Modem or WiFi card
-[[Category:Laptops]]
+*Keyboard and trackpad

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 Laptops that don't make the cut are recycled in the Laptop Build area by Laptop volunteers.  Recycling laptops is often the first task new Laptop volunteers have.  By recycling laptops, new volunteers are able to learn where laptop components are located, what they look like, and gain experience in disassembly and reassembly.  Since the laptops will not be rebuilt, it doesn't matter if the laptop inadvertently gets damaged in the recycling process (also a plus for new volunteers).
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+{| border="1" fontname="Nimbus Sans" fontsize="12" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" width=80%
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 |'''STEPS'''