12-03-2006, 11:25
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getting rid of old pcs
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I got an old pc which I would liek to scrap. How do i go about it . I am new to this country and not sure of the process.
i live in the bromley area
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12-03-2006, 11:32
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
Could contact these guys:
http://www.recycling-it.co.uk/
---------- Post added at 12:32 ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 ----------
If it's working then you could go to here:
http://www.donateapc.org.uk/
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12-03-2006, 11:35
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
If its a machine that is still fine for E-mailing and Internet, then see if there are any charity organisations or Recycle-A-PC type of shops in your area where they will gladly take them off you.
However if it is a really old machine that is more likely to electrocute you if you switch it on, chop off the plug and take it to your local city tip to be destroyed.
PS: If you have anything sensitive on the hard drive, do a full format before donating the PC.
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12-03-2006, 11:37
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
i wanna get rid of it for free i do have a car so can drop off my one old pc
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12-03-2006, 11:41
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
Look for a charity shop in your area, if the PC is working then fully format it and see if they would like it.
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12-03-2006, 11:53
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
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However if it is a really old machine that is more likely to electrocute you if you switch it on, chop off the plug and take it to your local city tip to be destroyed.
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 why, when all you've got to do is unplug the IEC lead ( kettle lead )
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12-03-2006, 12:30
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
and where can i find my local city tip? sorry i am new to the bromley area.
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12-03-2006, 12:38
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
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12-03-2006, 12:56
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Re: getting rid of old pcs
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Originally Posted by bopdude
why, when all you've got to do is unplug the IEC lead ( kettle lead ) |
Ah yes, Sorry I was on another planet and imagined it was a moulded lead into the back for some reason.
I normally chop off plugs off any equipment I'm throwing away if it is faulty to avoid anyone deciding to plug it in and electrocuting themselves.
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