I scrap several computers a week and have always been curious but never asked. The warning lable on the drives warn about radiation exposure. Is there any real danger if it is not powered up? Also,is there any scrap or resale value to them?
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I scrap several computers a week and have always been curious but never asked. The warning lable on the drives warn about radiation exposure. Is there any real danger if it is not powered up? Also,is there any scrap or resale value to them?
No scrap value I'm aware of, but if you have an ac to dc converter you can hook them up and burn stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hurrikane
Back in the day it was with a magnifying glass and the sun, now lasers. Too funny!Quote:
Originally Posted by dherik
PM Easyrecycle he has a website and I believe he pays around .13 a lb for drives.. not sure tho.
That is from his posting, you'll have to contact himQuote:
For non working items
Motherboards = $3.20 a pound
Hard drives = $0.70 a pound
Cd/floppy Drives = $0.15 a pound.
Computer memory = $12 a pound
Gold cord ends = $1.50 a pound
Lithium-Ion = $0.85 a pound
Nickel batteries = $0.43 a pound
Computer fans = $0.13 a pound
laptops (non working) = $5.00 each
LCD screens = At this time we are not buying due to the market.
Power supply's = $0.30 a pound
Thanks for the info Mechanic.