This presentation give tips to individuals and nonprofits/companies for what to know when purchasing refurbished devices. It also outlines the benefits of purchasing such computers/devices. The presentation was given by Sarah Cade of PC Rebuilder & Recyclers at a Connect Chicago Meetup hosted by Smart Chicago on October 28, 2016.
Founded in 2000, PC Rebuilders & Recyclers (PCRR) has a two-fold purpose of bridging the digital divide and supporting environmental responsibility through the refreshment of prematurely retired computer systems. In doing so, we provide a responsible way for corporations to dispose of their unwanted equipment as well as an inexpensive way for anyone to invest in technology.
Link the PCRR website: https://www.pcrr.com/
Link to Meetup details: https://www.meetup.com/ConnectChicago/events/234629492/
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How to Buy a Refurbished Computer
1. How to Buy a
Refurbished Device
Sarah Cade
PC Rebuilders & Recyclers
Chicago, IL
2. About Me
About My Refurbishing Company
5 Tips When Buying Refurbished Devices
Resources
Questions
3. Sarah Cade
• Director of the Electronic Reuse Conference (ERC)
• Member of the R2 Technical Advisory Committee
• RIOS™ Board Member
• Implemented R2:2013 & RIOS
• Trainer for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO) Workshop on International Standards
• Invited speaker at conferences all over the world to promote reuse
President of PC Rebuilders & Recyclers
4. PC Rebuilders & Recyclers
• Founded in 2000
• Chicago, IL USA
• 30,000 square foot warehouse
• 25 Full time employees
• Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher
• Refurbish 20,000+ computers per year
• Distribute to customers worldwide
• www.PCRR.com
5. BUY REFURBISHED?
•They are just well tested equipment.
•It’s just like buying a used car.
•Consumer vs business grade machines.
•It promotes local jobs.
•It is more sustainable.
7. What Software is Included?
• Microsoft Software:
• MAKE SURE IT IS LEGIT www.Microsoft.com/Refurbishedpcs
• Very affordable.
• Most companies use this operating system.
• Security Software included?
• Lynx:
• Open source option aka free.
• Not as well known. Might be hard for training new users.
8. What Guarantee?
1. Warranty
• How long?
• Extended?
• What does it cover?
• How does it work?
2. Tech Support
• Email support?
• Phone support?
• Restore option?
3. Return Policy
9. How do they do it?
• Who does the refurbishing?
• How do they test the units?
• What are their standards and polices?
• What process has been used to ensure the
hard drive data has been completely wiped?
• Has the unit been upgraded?
• What is their equipment disposal policy and
are they environmentally responsible?
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001
10. Who are they?
• Do some research.
• How long have they been
in business?
• Do they have a website?
• Who are some of their
customers/sales
channels?
• Get references for large
projects.
11. Know what you need.
• Don’t OVER BUY
• What are the systems going to be used to do?
• Who will be using them?
• What is your goal?
• Will they do custom orders?
13. Sarah Cade
PC Rebuilders & Recyclers
4734 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
www.PCRR.com
sc@pcrr.com
773-545-7575 x 7003
Contact information:
Editor's Notes
So about PCRR.
My company was founded by my father in 2000. we have 25 full time employees and 20,000 square feet of warehouse. One of my customers once described it as Charlie and the Chocolate factory expect with computers. We are on the of largest refurbishers in the world and pride ourselves on providing quality refurbished computers to everyone.