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Repair or Recycle your laptops

Got some broken laptops? Here is how you can deal with them in an eco-friendly manner.<br> <br>https://computerwaste.co.uk/what-to-do-with-your-broken-laptops/

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Repair or Recycle your laptops

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  1. Repair or Recycle Your Broken Laptops

  2. Context Repair laptop Recycle laptop Create a Back up of Files Wipe your Laptop’s Hard Drive Uninstall All Paid Software and Programme computerwaste.co.uk

  3. Intorduction We typically throw away, sell, or give away laptops and computers just to experience the capabilities of a new system or version. But it doesn't always happen. Accidental physical damage may require replacing your existing laptop. For example, it may break or be exposed to water. In such cases, the functionality of the device is also interrupted. Unfortunately, if your broken laptop is a newer model or your favorite gadget, getting rid of it isn't easy. computerwaste.co.uk

  4. Repair Laptop In such situations, it is necessary to check if the laptop is still working. Luckily, if it works, get it checked out by a hardware professional to see how it works further.A small dent or other physical damage, such as a cracked screen, can cause damage to your device. A broken device can work but not work properly, and repair can cost more than half the actual price. computerwaste.co.uk

  5. Recycle Laptop Laptops and computers have some precious metals and elements as their components. Therefore, recycling can be helpful in reusing these resources. This way, not only does recycling add to the economy of the country but also controls the wastage of valuable resources. All you need to do is to contact a reliable and authorised recycling and data shredding company in your area. computerwaste.co.uk

  6. Create a Backup of Files When your laptop gets damaged, you need to take care of your data. Contact a local IT asset management company and explain the situation of your device. They can help you create a backup on an external device like a USB or another PC. Keeping your data saved in Cloud is also a smart option. computerwaste.co.uk

  7. Wipe your Laptop’s Hard Drive After transferring your data or information to a device. You can wipe off your laptop or pc but for this simply deleting the files is not enough. It requires you to go the extra mile to remove the blueprints of your personal information. There are some special software and programs available in the market, using which you can completely sanitize your hard drive. computerwaste.co.uk

  8. Uninstall All Paid Software and Programme On your laptop, you may have purchased various software or programmes for either personal or professional use. Don't forget to uninstall them because they could end up being a source of data leakage. Additionally, in order to use these programmes on another device, you must have access to it, which may be impossible if someone steals your login information. computerwaste.co.uk

  9. Computer Waste Computerwaste.co.uk 03303410785 info@computerwaste.co.uk Henleaze Business Centre, 13 Harbury Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4PN

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