Disposing of iPad?

JustAnotherSaver

Not keen on the idea of throwing it in the bin.

But at the same time it wont turn on.

Tried going through Apple for repairs etc ages ago but IIRC  their suggestions involved turning the thing on ... which it wont do. Made a thread on it some time ago too but we got nowhere.

So trying to have a clearout of the house & wondering what to do with it. I'm sure there were banking details on it - apps where you'd need the security details obviously but still.

So how'd you dispose of it in this situation? Would you simply chuck it in the bin?

TadleyBaggie

Even if someone got hold of it, without the passcode all data in the storage would be encrypted and not accessible.

another_casualty

perhaps a hammer..then throw in to recycling 

JustAnotherSaver

Bin fodder it is then.

James_Londoner

You can take it to any Apple Store in the UK for recycling

Apple lets you recycle any Apple device and devices from Apple owned brands at any Apple Store. We’ll make sure it’s recycled responsibly or given a chance to be used again. Some devices may also be eligible for credit. You can bring your batteries and old Apple-products to any Apple Store, and we’ll recycle them responsibly, free of charge. 

jon81uk

Have you tried plugging into a PC/Mac and seeing if it comes to life via iTunes? If your iPad won't turn on or is frozen – Apple Support (UK)

If it really won't come to life and you just want to dispose then either take to Apple store for recycling or your local council tip. As above all data should be encrypbted anyway if you locked with a passcode.

GDB2222

Why take a chance, though? Hit it with a large hammer, and/or drive the car over it.  I’d only send it to apple for recycling if I had definitely wiped it.

Paranoid? Yes, when it comes to bank information.

JustAnotherSaver

jon81uk said:

Have you tried

Can't get it working unfortunately.

debitcardmayhem

GDB2222 said:

Why take a chance, though? Hit it with a large hammer, and/or drive the car over it.  I’d only send it to apple for recycling if I had definitely wiped it.

Paranoid? Yes, when it comes to bank information.

Irresponsible methinks, why would you save banking passwords on any device(except a post-it note on the screen ) Apple will have no interest in your piggy bank,they are valued in the $trillion,  plus the device encryption is fine unless there is a court order.

JustAnotherSaver

I don't think GDB was talking about the head of Apple.

Probably one of their Genius workers, who wont have $trillion.

That's how I read it.

AstonSmith

GDB2222 said:

Why take a chance, though? Hit it with a large hammer, and/or drive the car over it.

Isn't that dangerous though? I mean, there are lithium ion battery cells in iPads. They tend to catch fire when punctured.