[Computer Disposal Guide] What to do with a computer that is no longer used? Summary of Disposal/Utilization Guide

Computer Disposal Guide

　While the number of PCs per household and one per person is increasing, there are people who no longer use them due to the spread of smartphones and have PCs at home that they no longer need. may be many.

Especially now, with the end of support for Windows 7 in January 2020, it seems that the number of unnecessary PCs is increasing. If you don't need it, you can throw it away, but since 2003, computers have been obliged to be recycled, so local governments won't collect them as non-burnable garbage.

　According to this, in our magazine, we are delivering a PC disposal and utilization guide. This time, we will introduce the top articles in order of access ranking. If you have any questions about how to dispose of your computer, please check it out.

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　Manufacturer-manufactured computers will be picked up free of charge by the manufacturer. If you want to dispose of a computer with the PS recycling mark attached, please check it out. Please note that other computers are charged or cannot be collected.

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　If the computer you want to dispose of does not have a PC recycle mark and you are in trouble, ask a company that collects it for free. However, there are concerns about data leakage, so it is necessary to choose a reliable company.

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　After the recycling of personal computers became obligatory in 2003, it became possible to collect them at local governments and some electronics retailers in 2013. However, since there are various differences in the correspondence, it is necessary to check in detail.

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　There is also a method of listing a PC that has no operational problems on an auction site or buying and selling between individuals. It has the advantage of being more likely to sell at a higher price than recycle shops, but you need to be careful not to get into trouble with other people or to leak information.

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If there is someone close to you who wants it, there is also a method of handing it over to that person. In that case, it is convenient to use free data erasing software. Also, do not hand over a computer with an unsupported OS.

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The easiest and most convenient way to use a computer that is no longer needed is to use it as a file server. If the file server has other functions, it can be used in various ways. Again, don't forget to upgrade.

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　If there is no problem with the operation of the computer, you can buy it at a store that sells used computers and you will get some money. It is very convenient because there are shops that purchase by home delivery. In this case, be careful not to leak data.

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　The most important thing when disposing of a computer is the handling of storage, and it is necessary to use software that completely erases it. Some stores offer a more secure service of physically destroying your device for a fee, so you might want to consider that.