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repair_recycle_recover.pngSource : http://www.startribune.com (2007)
Electronics: Repair, Recover or Recycle

First, do not throw away electronics.

E-waste is a growing problem because the items contain materials that are either toxic or valuable.

They need to be recovered. More about that later.
In general, don't assume an electronic device that's not working or "dead" cannot be repaired.

Lance Ulanoff writes about electronic gadget repair in this month's issue of PC magazine.

He claims these devices [PDA's] can be fixed 75 percent of the time, often by consumers themselves.

His tips:

• Check your power sources, including the contacts that touch your batteries.
• Check all the buttons.
• Reread the manual.
• If the product is damaged, go online and see if others have had similar experiences.
• Contact the manufacturer. Find out what your options are.
• Learn how to use a screwdriver.
If you think the product is "dead," what can a tiny bit of tinkering hurt?

• If you must take your device to a repair shop, get an estimate for repair and, most important, an
explanation of what is wrong.

Consumer Reports magazine recommends that if repairs would cost more than half the price of buying a replacement, buy new and recycle the old.

E-waste disposal

Options for recycling electronic equipment include community collection events, retailers and manufacturers. (Recyclers most often charge a fee to handle monitors and television sets.)

 
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