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TSwolf7036
post Jul 6 2019, 10:33 AM, updated 5y ago

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I got few old laptops from family members at home, we doin spring cleaning, would like to get rid all the faulty/problematic old laptops, what would be the best way? Should I just throw away or give to someone/somebody to refurbish/repair ?
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post Jul 6 2019, 10:39 AM

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Can give it to me if you dun want nod.gif
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post Jul 6 2019, 10:41 AM

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Can turn into desktop with wood casing. Look for DIY Perks YouTube channel.
wailam
post Jul 6 2019, 10:43 AM

Apa benda ini?
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model and problem? willing to buy from you if acceptable condition.
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post Jul 6 2019, 10:45 AM

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Sell as scrap.
TSwolf7036
post Jul 6 2019, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(wailam @ Jul 6 2019, 10:43 AM)
model and problem? willing to buy from you if acceptable condition.
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1. Acer 4755g, Year 2011
Screen got bit prob, keyboard certain keys not working, WiFi not working, only can use LAN, hard drive also faulty, not using cos got new laptop
2. Acer 4920, year 2009
Broken hinge, faulty battery

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3 & 4 I'm not sure , have to check again
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post Jul 8 2019, 02:49 PM

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QUOTE(wolf7036 @ Jul 6 2019, 10:33 AM)
I got few old laptops from family members at home, we doin spring cleaning, would like to get rid all the faulty/problematic old laptops, what would be the best way? Should I just throw away or give to someone/somebody to refurbish/repair ?
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just make sure u use special software to delete the hard disk if not ppl can recover it
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post Jul 11 2019, 12:05 PM

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Use CCleaner to wipe the data first...
I think some even take out the whole harddisk to use as external harddrive... the remaining of the laptop (screen, RAM, and so on) and still be sold
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post Jul 24 2019, 06:16 PM

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If you are short of money, you can sell it, find out the market price and delete all your personal data.
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post Jul 26 2019, 04:21 PM

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QUOTE(Seeminey @ Jul 24 2019, 06:16 PM)
If you are short of money, you can sell it, find out the market price and delete all your personal data.
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Everything on laptop can be wiped out,you can sell it without scruple.

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post Jul 26 2019, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(Seeminey @ Jul 24 2019, 06:16 PM)
If you are short of money, you can sell it, find out the market price and delete all your personal data.
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Here: https://www.safewiper.com/tutorials/wipe-wi...uter-clean.html

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post Jul 27 2019, 07:54 PM

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Plug it into TV to stream Netflix?
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post Jul 29 2019, 05:35 AM

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You can give it away like charity.
TSwolf7036
post Jul 31 2019, 08:33 AM

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hey guys, i wiped out my laptop and gave to my neighbour's kids
thanks for the suggestion, tried to sell ppl just offered 50/60,

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post Aug 10 2019, 07:30 AM

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I think you can give it to the children of your family or friends. It will be a good gift for them
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post Aug 17 2019, 10:29 AM

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QUOTE(wolf7036 @ Jul 31 2019, 08:33 AM)
hey guys, i wiped out my laptop and gave to my neighbour's kids
thanks for the suggestion, tried to sell ppl just offered 50/60,
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Yes, I was quoted RM50 for my Acer 5920G. Still working though so I keep it.
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post Aug 22 2019, 02:59 PM

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Install linux on it..
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post Aug 24 2019, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(wolf7036 @ Jul 6 2019, 10:33 AM)
get rid all the faulty/problematic old laptops
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just dump at recycling center. many people hunting it.
Tygrarin
post Sep 7 2019, 03:03 AM

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Who says you have to dispose a laptop just because it's old? From your post, I can tell you have more than two laptops at your disposal, and that you have no idea what to do with. If these laptops were only faulty like you said, they could still be of use to you — if they're not totally damaged. If they arerepairable, go ahead and do that.. There are a few things you can do with them; You could sell them and make some cash for yourself but you have to vet their functioning first. Or you can donate them to people who may need them- there are people can’t afford the cheapest laptops. You'll be doing them something great. Another option is to recycle them or to exchange them for other things that might be useful to you. It all depends on how well the laptops are working.
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post Sep 11 2019, 12:55 PM

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Donate to the needy, especially orphanages with kids of a certain age so they can learn basic computing skills.

 

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