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How To Deal With Old Technology

ericjgough • Sep 10, 2015

When your technology equipment gets old, what should you do with it?

What do you do with all your old equipment? It is sad to say good bye to dear friends but the day does come for all of us. With new technology continually being developed and new and improved versions being constantly released, the technology graveyard is getting bigger and bigger. What to do to manage it while being eco-friendly?

Here are a 5 solutions that I thought I would pass along:

Here are a 5 solutions that I thought I would pass along:

  1. Use device as back-up
    • Keep your older devices handy to connect to for emergencies, dead battery issues, etc.
    • If you have old barcode scanners or thermal printers, have them inspected to see if they can be fixed. We offer a “No-Fee” Guarantee Service Center solution that mean you don’t pay if they are un-repairable. Learn more click here.
  2. Sell it/trade it in
    • You won’t get rich, but every few dollars adds up. Be sure to wipe all your existing data on it by doing a factory reset and remove SIM cards
    • If you have old thermal printers, Zebra has a great trade-in program to get their newest printers click here to learn more
  3. Recycle
    • There are many local recycling centers that will be happy to accept your electronic devices. Earth911 is a good resource for finding one near you http://search.earth911.com/
    • Big box stores and manufacturers are also great resources to utilize
  4. Donate
    • Many local charities accept used equipment either for them to resell to consumers or to sell to recyclers
  5. Get creative
    • If you have a creative flare and like the retro designer look to your décor, or you have a knack for creating eclectic art with taking old pieces of various devices and creating something new.

Regardless of the method you utilize, the world with thank you for being eco-friendly with your deposal.

For further information on equipment disposal and your replacement options, call us as (800) 643-2664 and immediately talk to one of our friendly representatives; or chat us up on Facebook , Twitter , Google+ and LinkedIn !

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