Trying to get rid of an old computer...

[GekiDan]

My dad found in our storeroom an old computer. Yes, a very, very old computer.

It's an IBM computer. The one with two floppy disk drives and no CD-Rom drive. I think these type of computer was used two decades ago.

My mom wants to get rid of it. But she don't want it to dispose in the garbage.

Any suggestions?

 

[Mikazuki]

Unfortunately there is little you can do since it's a hazardous waste. Best bet, take it to a computer store so they can recycle it.

 

[GekiBlack]

Take it to the Recycling Centre

 

[BigMac1212]

Any school that has computer repairs as a subject should accept any old computer.

 

[Mikazuki]

^^^ Not true at all. It depends on the school. Most will NOT accept anything older then a Pentium II and that's pushing it.

 

[AtoMan]

^^^ Not true at all. It depends on the school. Most will NOT accept anything older then a Pentium II and that's pushing it.

OMG

Here they work on 486s and that's still a waste. ANY computer that boots could be useful IMO.

2 decades old? 1337! Those are fun.

 

[DarkWolf]

Ebay it. Seriously, vintage computers are collectors items these days. People will pay big bucks to get their hands on them.

A "classic" IBM could easily score you a couple hundred dollars.

 

[Z-Unit]

Ebay it or kick it to the curb outside your home.




Oh, find an open field, light it on fire. Enjoy

 

[Algo Fonix]

Yeah, old computers shouldn't be destroyed, recycled or whatever. They should be given to someone who will appreciate them as vintage items. Someday I hope to get a nice collection of old Tandy computers.

 

[GekiDan]

thanks for all your suggestions. maybe I'll try E-baying it.

Is it possible to sell it even if I don't know if it's working or not?