And can I get any money for it??
2006-08-18 00:16:36 · 20 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If is very old, take it to the museum.
2006-08-18 00:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Gersin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can take your old computer to the local council rubbish dump,,,but before you do make sure that the hard drive (the bit where all information is stored) is wiped clean,,as old computers are known to end up in third world country's and sold again with your personal information still on the hard drive and could be used in a fraudulent manner,, so be careful don't to become a victim, hope this helps you in some way as the local council will tell you that its the responsibility of the owner to make sure that all information is deleted from the hard drive and not theirs. good luck.
2006-08-18 00:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first of all wipe all info on it or it will end up in a place like nigeria and sold as a hard drive and all the info you kept on it will be sold with it. I just seea documentry on this infact the best time to get rid of your computer will be next year when new rules and regulations come in about the dumping of cumputers and the authorities that sell them on to places like Nigeria so just wait until then or wipe it clean and sell it
2006-08-18 00:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by sarell 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that the Salvation Army takes old computers that are donated and refurbishes them. They then either resell them or use them. Of course, that would be a donation. Try putting an ad in the Penny Saver if you want to make some extra $$.
2006-08-18 00:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you get much money nowadays for outdated hardware. Poorer overseas countries are always desperate for computers for perhaps some charity might be able to take it off you. (Make sure your hard drive is well and truly wiped first!) Other than that I took mine to my local recycling centre and waved it a fond farewell with a tear in my eye.....
2006-08-18 00:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by keefer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you erase all your personal details before you give it away otherwise it may up in Nigeria where most used PCs go to be sold off as second hand ones and hackers can get into your personal details if you havent deleted them!!!!
2006-08-18 00:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Presea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donate it to your local school or a daycare/nursery school. No way to tell if you can get money for it if we don't know how old it is or what the specs are...
2006-08-18 00:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by John K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dunno but watch there is no info on the hard drive. Didn't you see that programme the other day about old UK computers being sold in Nigeria and them finding out just about EVERYTHING about you from your hard drive, like bank details DOB, how many times a day u f*rt. Just be careful
2006-08-18 00:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by pikapoke_uk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old folks homes have them refurbished by poeple, maybe they will give you a little something for it, or send it back to the company
2006-08-18 00:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind is it?
You might be able to sell it on eBay.
Make sure you REFORMAT it before getting rid of it!
2006-08-18 00:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋