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    Best/fastest way to get rid of my broken AC adapter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by oktoberfest, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. oktoberfest

    oktoberfest Notebook Guru

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    I'm pretty sure just throwing it in the trash is not the best option...

    I know there are electronic recycling places around but I'm not sure where the best place to look for them is. Also I'd prefer that it'd be free of charge
     
    oktoberfest, Jun 13, 2010
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  2. ramgen

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    Burn it in a furnace... :p


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    ramgen, Jun 13, 2010
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  3. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    Your location isn't indicated in your Profile? In the US you can take most any electronic product (i.e. Monitor, Printer, TV, Scanner, PC, etc.) to a Best Buy store and drop it off. They will get rid of it for free.

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/null/Re...9900050025&searchterm=recycle&searchresults=1
     
    deeastman, Jun 13, 2010
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  4. Nickmorbidelli

    Nickmorbidelli Notebook Enthusiast

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    Burn them in a Burn Barrel :)
     
    Nickmorbidelli, Jun 13, 2010
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    PapaSmurf69 Notebook Consultant

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    PapaSmurf69, Jun 13, 2010
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  6. yotano211

    yotano211 Notebook Evangelist

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    Burn it in your fireplace.
     
    yotano211, Jun 14, 2010
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    Give it to some electronics workshop nearby. You'd be amazed how many things these guys can salvage and recycle for other (electronics) needs.
     
    lozanogo, Jun 14, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    this is what i would do.. rather than burning it and polluting the environment.
     
    sean473, Jun 14, 2010
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