Title: How to Recycle Computer Parts | High Tech Recycling
Headings: How to Recycle Computer Parts
How to Recycle Computer Parts
Backup Your Hard Drive
Thoroughly Scrub Your Data
Consider Donating or Reselling
Understand Regulatory Standards Before Recycling
Contact High Tech Recycling

Content: Whatever your reasons, there are definitive steps you can take to protect yourself before discarding any old electronics. Backup Your Hard Drive
The first thing you should do before recycling any old computer or tablet is backup your hard drive. You can either backup your data on an external drive or use the cloud. However, the most secure option is likely an external hard drive that is not directly connected to the internet. Thoroughly Scrub Your Data
Once you are positive that all of your information is safely stored off of your computer, you can begin the process of scrubbing your data from the old machine. While some people may feel that simply deleting files will eliminate data from your computer or tablet’s hard drive, that is not always the case. To protect yourself, there are several things you should do to make sure your files are eliminated from the device. Uninstall programs
Programs that you installed can have personal data stored within the data files. Therefore, when you want to recycle a computer or other electronic device, uninstall any programs you downloaded or added to the system. Unlink Programs
Beyond uninstalling programs, you will want to ensure that the device is no longer linked to any of your accounts.