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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 how to remove them. 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). | 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 how to remove them. 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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| − | + | |'''STEPS''' | |
| − | + | |'''NOTES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION''' | |
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| − | + | | REMOVE HARD DRIVE | |
| − | + | |Check that the Hard Drive has been removed, otherwise remove it. | |
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| − | + | | Remove reusable parts (ask where they go) || | |
| + | * RAM | ||
| + | * CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo | ||
| + | * DVD-RW | ||
| + | * Wireless Cards (onboard and/or PCMCIA) | ||
| + | * ''optional:'' Hard Drive caddy, adapter, and screws if instructor wants to salvage them | ||
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| + | | Reassemble laptop as best as possible || Do what you can. | ||
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| + | | Affix '''Hard Drive Removed''' sticker to lid || Your instructor will initial this to confirm that the hard drive has been removed. | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Put laptop on the recycling cart. || Whole laptops go on the top shelf and leftover bits and pieces on the bottom shelf. | ||
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[[Category:Laptops | Laptop Recycling]] | [[Category:Laptops | Laptop Recycling]] | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 20 April 2010
Recycling
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 how to remove them. 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).
| STEPS | NOTES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION |
| REMOVE HARD DRIVE | Check that the Hard Drive has been removed, otherwise remove it. |
| Remove reusable parts (ask where they go) |
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| Reassemble laptop as best as possible | Do what you can. |
| Affix Hard Drive Removed sticker to lid | Your instructor will initial this to confirm that the hard drive has been removed. |
| Put laptop on the recycling cart. | Whole laptops go on the top shelf and leftover bits and pieces on the bottom shelf. |