What Computers and Tablets can we use?
We have different types of technology that can be refurbished for educational use.
Below you will find a breakdown by type of technology to help guide your donation decision. Laptop style devices are the most flexible for student educational needs with tablets and desktops being good alternative.
**We can not use old CRT monitors please do not donate them to us.**
Laptop Computer:
Laptops are the most flexible for students. Laptops ideally should begin the startup process when plugged in.
If a donated system does not meet the requirements we may remove parts from it before sending the rest to our recycling center.
We will remove any hard drive left in the system and over write data and / or destroy the drive so no data will be exposed to any third party.
To donate a laptop it MUST:
- Power on.
- Have a fully working screen
- We are able to take laptops with cracked screens, and will repair them if the material and labor costs are reasonable.
- Working keyboard with all keys intact
- In some cases we are able to replace keyboards cost effectively so feel free to donate a system if everything else is in fair condition.
- No large breaks or cracks in the computers housing
- small scratches and case discolorations are workable
- small dents are workable as long as they are not sharp
- Working point device (mouse, touch pad)
- Working sound card with built in speakers
- SATA drive support or better
- Does not need a working drive
- Needs all drive mounting trays and screws (these are hard to find if lost and can be expensive to replace)
- Processors
- Pentium 4 Mobile or better equivalent
- Intel core 2 Duo
- Intel i services i3, i5, i7
- Intel Atom
Ideally has
- Working Power Adapter
- Working Battery
- Built-in Webcam
- Built-in Microphone
Tablets:
Tablets are good for some of the youngest learners. We utilize certain tablets if the hold a charge for at least 45 min under normal use.
If a donated system does not meet the requirements we may remove parts from it before sending the rest to our recycling center.
We can accept:
- Apple Ipads
- Mini
- Full Size
- Ipad Pro
- Android Devices
- 8 inch Tablet
- 10 inch Tablet
To donate a tablet it MUST:
- If the device donated is Apple it must support IOS 8.0 or later
- If the device donated is Android it must support Android 5 or later
- Have an unbroken screen
- Buttons work (power, volume, home button)
- Forward facing camera for conferencing
- Battery that holds a charge 30 min
- Battery can not be bulged (when batteries age they often expand creating an unsafe condition for young user should the battery leak)
Ideally has
- Working Power Adapter
- Built-in Microphone
Desktop Computers:
Desktop computers are workable for students when the family has more space.
If a donated system does not meet the requirements we may remove parts from it before sending the rest to our recycling center.
We will remove any hard drive left in the system and over write data and / or destroy the drive so no data will be exposed to any third party.
A donated desktop computer MUST:
- Power on
- Have a case that is not damaged
- All parts are present
- Contains no sharp surfaces that could harm a child
- Have a working sound card
- SATA drive support or better
- Does not need a working drive
- Needs all drive mounting trays and screws (these are hard to find if missing and can be expensive to replace)
- Processors
- Intel core 2 Duo equivalent or better
- Intel i services i3, i5, i7
- Intel Atom
Ideally has
- A fully working screen with no cracks.
- Cables to connect to power and computer
- Point device / mouse
- PC Speakers
- If powered please include power supply
- Keyboard with all keys present
- Webcam
- Microphone