I have a 50-inch smart TV that cost about $200 when new, but the screen is cracked. The motherboard, power board, audio components, and other electronics still work perfectly. Is it worth trying to sell the parts or take the TV somewhere for cash, or should I simply recycle the whole thing?
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There probably isn’t much local resale value. Since the replacement cost for a budget TV is close to the labor involved in diagnosing and repairing one, most shops won’t want the parts. Properly recycling the TV is likely the easiest option.
You could list the motherboard and power board online for around $10–$50 plus shipping, depending on the exact model and part numbers. That’s only worthwhile if you’re comfortable removing, photographing, listing, and storing them for a while; there’s no guarantee they’ll sell.
Check completed sales rather than just active listings. Lots of unsold boards can make the asking prices look more promising than they really are.
If you’re interested in electronics, keep the boards for soldering practice or as spare components. Otherwise, take the entire TV to an electronics recycling facility instead of throwing it in regular trash. The recycler can decide whether any parts are worth recovering.
The boards could still help someone with the exact same model, but the buyer pool is pretty small and it may take months to sell.