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01-20-2020 08:13 PM
I have an old IMac....it runs, nothing that I know of wrong with it but it's old. I'd have to power it up to check the OS. Is there a market for old computers? Thanks
01-20-2020 09:10 PM
Recycling collection facility
They send to a chop shop - where all the metals are removed to be made into something else - parts are parts = $ and keeps it out of the landfills.
01-20-2020 09:27 PM
@Mom2Dogs ***STRONGLY*** suggest you read Apple's KB Article prior to selling and/or donating your iMac.......
copy/paste link--->support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065
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There are plenty of places that will take old comps for "parts." Research your city.
Some folks will use an old Mac as a network server, jukebox, DJ, radio, etc., if you go the "donate" route.
Some Mac resellers will "pay" for old as well as broken Macs. Again, research your city.
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
01-21-2020 01:15 PM
be sure to sign the device out of your apple id account
you can mark it lost/or sold
01-22-2020 06:24 AM
@Mom2Dogs wrote:I have an old IMac....it runs, nothing that I know of wrong with it but it's old. I'd have to power it up to check the OS. Is there a market for old computers? Thanks
I vote for reuse and donate. As suggested, sign out of all your accounts, backup or save your data and restore to factory conditions.
I've donated multiple computers over the years and one thing I do is update them before I give them away. I update the operating system, add a free antivirus program and I install a free "Office" program. If you aren't going to donate for reuse, this step is unnecessary. You'd be surprised how many people don't have a computer and unless it's a security risk (Windows 7), they will gladly take an older machine. I've donated to the local Boys and Girls club and they welcomed the computer.
01-22-2020 05:19 PM
@jackthebear ...I'd have to figure out how to do that....this machine was only used at home as a back upto my work computer. I don't remember anything about an ID account
01-22-2020 07:00 PM
@jackthebear ...I'd have to figure out how to do that....
Apple's KB Article link provides detailed instructions.
"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
01-22-2020 07:35 PM
@Mz iMac ...I am so ignorant when it comes to my computer...I can run the programs but that's it...thanks!
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