Title: How to Dispose of Your Laptop Securely in 4 Steps | AssetCare
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How to Dispose of Your Laptop Securely in 4 Steps
You’re not as safe as you think
Step 1 – Backup your device
Step 2: destroy your hard drive or wipe it
Physically destroy your hard drive
Wipe your hard drive and recycle your laptop
Step 3: securely dispose of your laptop and its parts
Step 4: Congratulations, you have disposed of your laptop securely

Content: if your laptop is not suitable for you but still running, you could donate it. Firstly, you would do the environment a favour, as 70% of a computer’s lifetime footprint is related to the manufacturing process, therefore extending your device’s lifetime can reduce the overall impact on the ecosystem. Donating your laptop would also get one more device in the hands of people who can’t afford it, helping to narrow down the digital divide. Recycle it: contact your local recycling centre and make sure that you take all the necessary steps to limit your disposal’s environmental impact. Step 4: Congratulations, you have disposed of your laptop securely
Give yourself a pat on the back. Not only you did not just carelessly throw your computer in the bin, but you also managed to either recoup some of the money you spent by remarketing it or reselling it, or you helped a person in need through a generous donation. Getting rid of a laptop is not a challenging or time-consuming task, but it has to be taken seriously in order to rule out environmental, safety or financial concerns. This advice is valid whether you’re getting rid of a desktop, laptop, tablet or electronic device in general.