I have an old PowerBook G4 that I haven't used in a few years and I want to trash, but I have two questions:
1) My Powerbook won't turn on at all so how do I make sure the memory is cleaned up? Should I take the memory out just to be safe? If so how do I do this.
2) Does anyone know where I can take it?
Thanks!
PowerBook
Remove the hard disk drive and destroy it yourself.
Read: Re: How do I destroy the hard drive on an inoperable G5 before recycling it?
2) Does anyone know where I can take it?
Communities often hold electronics recycling events periodically. Ask your local municipality.
Depending upon the exact type of PowerBook G4, removing the hard drive may be more or less difficult. You can find disassembly instructions, for example, at ifixit.com.
Also, one should perhaps not rule out that some spare parts from the computer may have a certain (limited) value.
Jan
Apple should be able to recycle the computer for you if convenient.
https://www.apple.com/recycling/
Oh bother, looks like they don't do powerbooks. Not sure why, they have plenty of aluminium.
If you erase the drive, it will be good enough to sell. Why not sell the machine on ebay or elsewhere. Maybe give it away to a family member with kids. Better than throwing it away.
PowerBook G4 Recycle?
