Mac Recycling Guide - Revision history

AshleySueMas: /* Where to recycle systems */

2013-11-06T01:33:31Z

Where to recycle systems

Liliana at 18:38, 7 August 2013

2013-08-07T18:38:07Z

Liliana at 07:04, 9 March 2013

2013-03-09T07:04:15Z

Scellef: /* iMac G4 (LCD) */ Updated

2012-11-29T00:28:04Z

iMac G4 (LCD): Updated

Scellef: Categorized

2012-07-26T20:15:48Z

Categorized

Scellef: Formatting

2012-07-18T20:36:03Z

Formatting

Scellef: /* iMac G3 (CRT) */ typo

2012-07-18T19:53:03Z

iMac G3 (CRT): typo

Scellef: /* iMac G4 (LCD) */ Added recycling procedure

2012-07-18T19:52:21Z

iMac G4 (LCD): Added recycling procedure

Scellef: Added iMac G4

2012-07-18T18:22:22Z

Added iMac G4

Scellef: Added iMac section

2012-07-18T17:29:42Z

Added iMac section

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−	[[Category:Macintosh]]	+	[[Category:Macintosh Archive]]

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 Disassembling Macs can be a long and arduous process.  Thankfully, there exists hugely extensive documentation provided by both Apple and its many communities that detail the steps required for just about any kind of Mac you'll encounter.
-The purpose of this page is to aggregate links to resources on specific models, as well as instructions for Free Geek volunteers and staff.  It opens in Open Office Base.
+The purpose of this page is to record the recycling procedures for MacBuild.  A table outlining general guidelines for which systems get recycled or built can be found [[Talk:MacBuild_Specs|here]].  A good deal of what we disassemble in MacLand can be used to rebuild other systems, but there are instances when we have too many of one component or some piece of a computer is too broken or old to be reused.  In those cases components should be sorted before taking them to the warehouse to be recycled.
-See a sortable database created with many (nearly all) models of Mac Computers.  This database includes links to the appropriate hard drive removal guides on iFixit.com
+===Where to take recycling===
 [[Media:Mac_Hardware_Sorting.odb‎|Most awesome Database Ever]]
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 To sort for specific variables (like if you want to see only a certain model) select the thing you want to narrow your focus to, and press the '''Auto Filter''' button (it looks like a funnel with a line going through it).  To cancel your selection, press the '''Remove Filter/Sort''' button.
-==Models==
+===Where to recycle systems===
-===eMac===
+Actual computers being recycled should be marked on the Mac Recycling Tally Sheet kept in the MacBuild room.  Systems are tallied by type (Desktop, Laptop, or All-In-One CRT/LCD) and covered status (Covered or Uncovered).  Tally the systems accordingly before taking them to the warehouse.
-These are CRT all-in-one systems, and require extensive surgery to extract the hard drive.  These are auto-recycled by virtue of their CRT and G4 processors.
+*All towers go on the stacks by the Recycling Bench
-;Resources
+*All all-in-one LCDs go on the All-In-One shelf across from the recycling staff work-station
-* [http://lancej.blogspot.com/2006/01/macintosh-upgrading-700-mhz-emac.html HDD removal instructions]
+*All CRT systems (once they've been processed) go next to the CRT gaylord near the entry-way to the warehouse
-* [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/eMac iFixit Device Page]
+*Covered laptops go in the gaylord down the Hardware Grants aisle
-* [http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/emac/index-emac.html EveryMac Device Page]
+*Uncovered laptops go in the gaylord by the parking lot door
 [[Category:Macintosh]]

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 Disassembling Macs can be a long and arduous process.  Thankfully, there exists hugely extensive documentation provided by both Apple and its many communities that detail the steps required for just about any kind of Mac you'll encounter.
-The purpose of this page is to aggregate links to resources on specific models, as well as instructions for Free Geek volunteers and staff.
+The purpose of this page is to aggregate links to resources on specific models, as well as instructions for Free Geek volunteers and staff.  It opens in Open Office Base.
 ==Models==
 ===eMac===

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 This is the first generation of LCD All-in-one Systems.  These are distinguished by their semi-spherical base, which houses its logic board, drives, and other components.  Currently we recycle iMac G4's with processors
 ;Resources
-: [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_G4 iFixit Device page (HDD Removal guides)]
+* [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_G4 iFixit Device page (HDD Removal guides)]
 ;Recycling Criteria
-:Processor &#8805; 1.25 &#8594; As-Is
+* No video output
-:Processor < 1.25 GHz &#8594; Recycle
+* No chime
 :Tally as ''System w/ LCD''
 ;Recycling procedure

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	# Remove the Airport Card, RAM, Optical Drive, and any incidental enclosures		# Remove the Airport Card, RAM, Optical Drive, and any incidental enclosures
	# Send to the All-in-one System shelf in the Warehouse, across from the Sign-in Desk		# Send to the All-in-one System shelf in the Warehouse, across from the Sign-in Desk
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 The purpose of this page is to aggregate links to resources on specific models, as well as instructions for Free Geek volunteers and staff.
 ==Models==
+===eMac===
 These are CRT all-in-one systems, and require extensive surgery to extract the hard drive.  These are auto-recycled by virtue of their CRT and G4 processors.
 ;Resources
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-==iMac==
+===iMac===
 iMacs are a long-lived series of All-in-one Systems that combine displays with a logic and/or motherboards, optical drives and hard drives, among other components.
 * [http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/index-imac.html EveryMac iMac Index]
 ===iMac G3 (CRT)===
 Similar to eMacs, these are CRT all-in-one systems, although they are easier to disassemble than eMacs.  These are auto-recycled by virtue of their CRT and G3 processors.
 ;Resources
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 #Send to the Monitor Tetris Queue in the [[What_goes_where#Warehouse_Bins_and_Barrels|Warehouse.]]
 ===iMac G4 (LCD)===
 This is the first generation of LCD All-in-one Systems.  These are distinguished by their semi-spherical base, which houses its logic board, drives, and other components.  Currently we recycle iMac G4's with processors
 ;Resources

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 * [http://faqintosh.com/risorse/en/guides/hw/imac/imacg3dvhd/ HDD Removal guide (w/ photos)]
 * [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_G3 iFixit Device Page]
-;Recylcing Criteria
+;Recycling Criteria
 :AUTO-RECYCLE
 :Tally as ''System w/ CRT''
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 #Remove the RAM, Logic Board and any incidental enclosures.
 #Send to the Monitor Tetris Queue in the [[What_goes_where#Warehouse_Bins_and_Barrels|Warehouse.]]
 ===iMac G4 (LCD)===