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What to do with broken laptop?

  • 14-09-2017 11:44am
    #1
    ladygoodman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I have a Macbook Pro with liquid damage, which I have since replaced.

    What should I do with it? Unsure where to throw out broken electronics :confused:

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Just leave it prominently displayed in your home, then visitors will know you have a macbook.

    Alternatively -> recycling center.


  • #3
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sell it on Adverts.ie. There are parts that can still be used.


  • #4
    ladygoodman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭ladygoodman


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Just leave it prominently displayed in your home, then visitors will know you have a macbook.

    Alternatively -> recycling center.

    Thankfully I have signage outside to let everyone know. :rolleyes:

    Thanks!


  • #5
    ladygoodman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭ladygoodman


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Sell it on Adverts.ie. There are parts that can still be used.

    Any suggestions on how much to price it at?


  • #6
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Bring to repair shop to see if can be fixed, if selling make sure all sensitive info is wiped.


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  • #7
    ladygoodman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭ladygoodman


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Bring to repair shop to see if can be fixed, if selling make sure all sensitive info is wiped.

    I have brought it to several places, and was told it cannot be fixed and can't get rid of any info on it as it is completely broken so can't switch it on.


  • #8
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    ladygoodman wrote: »
    I have brought it to several places, and was told it cannot be fixed and can't get rid of any info on it as it is completely broken so can't switch it on.

    Take out motherboard smash with hammer and bring to recycling centre or shop like power city.


  • #9
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    ladygoodman wrote: »
    Any suggestions on how much to price it at?

    Have a look -

    https://www.adverts.ie/macbook-pro/15-4-macbook-pro-2011-for-parts/13689241


  • #10
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,582 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    How to remove the Hard Drive
    https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-replace-your-macbook-pros-hard-drive-with-an-ssd

    Charger and screen should still be good so try and sell on adverts

    or bring to recycling centre like Ballymount


  • #11
    cobham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭cobham


    There is a place that takes in old tech gear for charity recycling for third world etc.

    camara.org

    They are located in Chapelizard, Dublin 20. They came out one day to collect stuff from UCD, Belfield and I think maybe another date organised for November. I had a collection of keyboards, cables etc as well as several laptops with various issues which they were happy to take. They promised they would clean off all stored data.


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