Laptops nowadays tend to have a shorter life span since newer models with better operating system and faster memory & processors arrive in the market in less than 4-6 months. But your older notebook may still be valuable, if you know how to salvage some parts of it.
1. Sell the Screen – The processors and memory always changes, but the technology on the screens and display will not advanced very much. A screen can be used by the newer models of a series of notebook. Your old screen can still guarantee a good prices – typically $60 or more, depending upon how old the model is. Currently, the best place to sell the screen of your laptop is on the ebay website. Just do a search for the prices at which the existing similar screens are being sold. And expect to get slightly similar pricing. You will have to familiarize your self how to remove the screen from the notebook. Basically there will be at least two screws that will hold it near the two hinges. You will also have to remove the cables along with the screen. The exercise may be fun for you. Remember that it may be easier to remove the screen along with the Display Screen.
2. Remove and Sell Memory - If your notebook is not too old ( DDR2 or preferably DDR3 at the time of writing), the memory may fetch you decent price. Today, 4 GB of DDR2 RAM sells for $40. You can expect similar or better prices for DDR3. The older DDR3 memory is going to last at least till 2015, thanks to the integrated DDR3 memory controllers in the most recent processors, including Sandy Bridge processors from Intel. Removing memory should be easier. Just take off the cover on the back of the notebooks and you should spot it out. It is easy to remove them.
3. The Battery - If the battery of your laptop/notebook still has good charge capacity, you may charge around $30 and up selling it on ebay. Battery is one of the easiest part to remove.
4. Hard Disk - Your hard disk drive may still contain data that you do want it to land in someone’s hand. Also, formatting your drive and cleaning it may consume your time. But if you can wipe all the data inside your hard drive, or if you are not concerned about it, you can continu selling it and get good cash for it. But if you decide that you do not want to sell , you still have other options. Buy a USB Hard Disk Enclosure. Depending upon the type of drive – SATA or PATA, buy the corresponding enclosure. The USB unclosure is available for cheap like $6 on ebay ( yes shipping included). The enclodure contains the electronics that converts the USB format to the format that your Harddisk understands. Now your External Hard Disk Drive is ready. Hook it to your new notebook, scan it with your Anti Virus Scanner and start using it. You may like to store all your back up, movies, Pictures on this hard disk. Believe me you will thank me that I told you this tip.
5. DVD Drives - DVD Drives are getting less popular due to the arrival of Blu-Ray and USB drives, so they do not fetch much price. Probably not a very good idea to sell for money. But it does get you a point on ebay, so important for selling something else.
6. Keyboards - If you can spend some fun time on removing the keyboard, you will be surprised to know that the keyboard too can fetch you $15 or so. Removing Keyboard is not difficult but slightly tricky.
7. Processor and Motherboard - Since your notebook is already very old, the processor is probably not much of worth. Also it is a lot of hassle to remove a large number of screws to remove the processor. The Same is true with the motherboard. You may however, like to see what prices the motherboard or the processor sell for. If they are selling for good prices, the time may be worth. Otherwise just throw them away.
1. Sell the Screen – The processors and memory always changes, but the technology on the screens and display will not advanced very much. A screen can be used by the newer models of a series of notebook. Your old screen can still guarantee a good prices – typically $60 or more, depending upon how old the model is. Currently, the best place to sell the screen of your laptop is on the ebay website. Just do a search for the prices at which the existing similar screens are being sold. And expect to get slightly similar pricing. You will have to familiarize your self how to remove the screen from the notebook. Basically there will be at least two screws that will hold it near the two hinges. You will also have to remove the cables along with the screen. The exercise may be fun for you. Remember that it may be easier to remove the screen along with the Display Screen.
2. Remove and Sell Memory - If your notebook is not too old ( DDR2 or preferably DDR3 at the time of writing), the memory may fetch you decent price. Today, 4 GB of DDR2 RAM sells for $40. You can expect similar or better prices for DDR3. The older DDR3 memory is going to last at least till 2015, thanks to the integrated DDR3 memory controllers in the most recent processors, including Sandy Bridge processors from Intel. Removing memory should be easier. Just take off the cover on the back of the notebooks and you should spot it out. It is easy to remove them.
3. The Battery - If the battery of your laptop/notebook still has good charge capacity, you may charge around $30 and up selling it on ebay. Battery is one of the easiest part to remove.
4. Hard Disk - Your hard disk drive may still contain data that you do want it to land in someone’s hand. Also, formatting your drive and cleaning it may consume your time. But if you can wipe all the data inside your hard drive, or if you are not concerned about it, you can continu selling it and get good cash for it. But if you decide that you do not want to sell , you still have other options. Buy a USB Hard Disk Enclosure. Depending upon the type of drive – SATA or PATA, buy the corresponding enclosure. The USB unclosure is available for cheap like $6 on ebay ( yes shipping included). The enclodure contains the electronics that converts the USB format to the format that your Harddisk understands. Now your External Hard Disk Drive is ready. Hook it to your new notebook, scan it with your Anti Virus Scanner and start using it. You may like to store all your back up, movies, Pictures on this hard disk. Believe me you will thank me that I told you this tip.
5. DVD Drives - DVD Drives are getting less popular due to the arrival of Blu-Ray and USB drives, so they do not fetch much price. Probably not a very good idea to sell for money. But it does get you a point on ebay, so important for selling something else.
6. Keyboards - If you can spend some fun time on removing the keyboard, you will be surprised to know that the keyboard too can fetch you $15 or so. Removing Keyboard is not difficult but slightly tricky.
7. Processor and Motherboard - Since your notebook is already very old, the processor is probably not much of worth. Also it is a lot of hassle to remove a large number of screws to remove the processor. The Same is true with the motherboard. You may however, like to see what prices the motherboard or the processor sell for. If they are selling for good prices, the time may be worth. Otherwise just throw them away.
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