Best way to recycle/sell my laptop & wipe it clean?

[Deleted User]

I’m wanting to get rid of a laptop as I’m getting a new one. I don’t necessarily have to make any money from it by selling it just as long as it’s recycled properly. It works and that but needs a tidy up and clean. Any suggestions of what to do with it? 

Plus how do I wipe it clean? It’s Windows 10 that installed when I got it originally. 

HereToday

Take out old HDD and replace it with an inexpensive SDD. Keep the old HDD and it's data in your possession.

Otherwise use Darik's Boot & Nuke and then clean install Windows 10 to the HDD.

[Deleted User]

Yeah there’s no way I’d be able to do that myself. (Take HDD out) 

I’ll try the other option. 

[Deleted User]

Hi,

it could be as simple as a couple of screws.

What is make and model of laptop?

HereToday

MarkN88 said:

Yeah there’s no way I’d be able to do that myself. (Take HDD out) 

I’ll try the other option. 

Depends on the model...

prowla

Copy any data (photos, documents) off the disk to somewhere safe.

Boot from a Linux "Live" DVD, re-format the HDD, copy loads of files onto it until full, repeat.

HereToday

prowla said:

Copy any data (photos, documents) off the disk to somewhere safe.

Boot from a Linux "Live" DVD, re-format the HDD, copy loads of files onto it until full, repeat.

?? Seriously?? What are you thinking? Why not just run a program that will complete the task much more efficiently?

J_B

During lockdown, BBC Radio Stoke were appealing for unused 'digital devices' for refurbishment and redistribution.

I gathered together about 8 in total - https://www.crccic.co.uk/ they even collected them.

neilmcl

MarkN88 said:

Yeah there’s no way I’d be able to do that myself. (Take HDD out) 

I’ll try the other option. 

If you can handle a screwdriver then it won't be that difficult.

knightstyle

Send it to the Turin Trust and it will be securely wiped and put to good use.  Yes you can send just one laptop.    https://turingtrust.co.uk/give-computers/

getmore4less

Not what you asked but....

Loads of how to videos on youtube,  many laptops are very easy to do basic work on.

what model is it
You may find that upgrade to SSD  add some memory it will work fine 

Might not even need a new one depending what you use it for.