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Okay, I have 2 questions. The first question is what should I look out for when processing old computers and electronics? The second question, is where do I get rid of the e-waste to make a profit? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you and good scrapping!
Electronics Recycling
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Some yards buy boards, but mine dosent. there are many buyers on the forum. Check the buyers section. Good luck
Your first question; http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/disma...ification.html
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...rds-parts.html
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...breakdown.html
and your second question; http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap-buyers-sellers/
take some time and read in the electronic section; http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/electronics-recycling/
Too bad BigRyan's book isn't avalable anymore. I downloaded it when it was and still use it almost every day.
what happen to it Joe?Quote:
Originally Posted by freonjoe
Make sure it's unplugged maybe?Quote:
Originally Posted by dunson3963
I shudder when seeing this question(for the 400th time). I can only liken it to seeing a car speeding by, with the driver yelling out the window, "hey now, this is cool! but, uhmmm, how do i drive this thing?"
Granted, it is also like the job which requires some experience before you can land it, when the only place to get this experience is on the job. Good ol "catch-22" for sure, but there are ways to "get there from here", but not without some due diligence on the part of the "driver".
If you want to know something about a computer, like how to know what they're made of, what makes them "tick", how to assemble/dis-assemble, or even how to scrap one(as well as which ones to possibly try to save), learn at least something, about them.
You can do this in many ways, from reading about and studying them, to plugging one up to see if it works, how it works, what it's made of, and if you can fix it( and whether it's really worth fixing or not). Or, you can head in with screwdrivers, or a hammer, and just start tearing them apart. You can get there either way, but the former will be more helpful in the long run(although a bit slower taking off), and the latter will only tell you how to dismantle it to shreds. I suggest the former, if you really want the best answer for your first question, but, due to your second question, it would seem you're only after some quick money, and if that is correct, just grab the hammer.
good luck ; )
These threads make me wonder how many people see there is money to be made in old computers go out find a few break them down and then say this is for the birds. Yes there is money in them but you have to be getting a steady supply if you wanna see the real greenback. The average Joe can make much more money dealing with steel and other metals
You nailed it right there Carolina...easy to get a few but its takes a lot of time and dedication to get them on a regular basis. Lets remember too that the old ones are getting harder to find so you have to be willing to grind out the profit on the newer materials.
googling minds want to know, did you mean to type "steel"?Quote:
Originally Posted by CarolinaEwaste
(maybe I shoulda been a proof reader ; )
As they open up the case " WTH, wheres the gold brick? Aww crap..."Quote:
Originally Posted by CarolinaEwaste
Didn't catch that but yes I did mean steel.Then again the yard I go to the people coming in probably do make most of there money with "Steal"Quote:
Originally Posted by Bear