I work at a hotel where guests frequently leave behind phones, tablets, earbuds, and other electronics. Our lost-property procedure is to contact the guest, leave a voicemail, and…
I'm responsible for anywhere from 5 to 25 returned wireless headsets each day. Since they come in several different models, creating one consistent cleaning process is difficult, and…
My computer stopped turning on, so I took it to a technician. They found that it would only start after removing the dedicated graphics card, which I believe…
My computer stopped turning on, so I took it to a technician. They found that it would only start after removing the graphics card, which I believe is…
I'm trying to dispose of my APC UPS unit myself for the first time. I plan to recycle the batteries through the Schneider Electric RBC Recycling Program, but…
I have a 2017 iMac running macOS Ventura, and I just realized that it won't be getting any more updates since support ended in September. Does this mean…
I have a 2015 Dell Inspiron with a broken drive, but I've got a spare 250GB drive from my current PC. Instead of tossing the laptop, I'd like…
As someone who's in cybersecurity, I've noticed a trend where devices like phones, routers, and laptops are often replaced instead of being updated. It makes me wonder: is…
Hey everyone! I'm looking to get creative with some old hardware. I recently picked up a PowerEdge 2900 server, which I know sounds like e-waste, but hear me…
I'm in charge of IT for my company, and we're dealing with a lot of e-waste due to keyboards and mice looking pretty grungy after just a year…
I work in a fully remote organization with under 100 users, and we usually keep our computers until they completely die. I've managed to upgrade most of our…
Hey everyone! I'm new here and looking to save some cash. I've seen videos from Linus and ZTT about salvaging stuff from e-waste centers and dumpsters, and I'm…
Hey everyone! I'm in the laptop and desktop repair business, and I've got a few laptops from an e-waste facility that are flagged for being out of compliance,…
Hey folks, I'm in the business of repairing and selling laptops and desktops. Recently, I picked up a batch of laptops from an e-waste facility, but they all…