Where Can I Get Broken Electronics?

LDumbStupid on 12/01/2022 - 12:22

I'm trying to learn to repair and restore electronics. I've worked in IT for 5 years and have some practice with fault-finding and fixing laptops and desktops but I'm looking to branch out with phones, consoles, TVs etc. Other than dumpster diving, are there any good places I could check?

Kerbside clean-up is coming up in my area so I'll be roaming the streets looking for goodies.

Cheers

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • jjjaar on 12/01/2022 - 12:25
    +2

    Local Facebook groups have a whole bunch of people giving stuff away. The “good karmas” and the “hard rubbish rescues” are the best.

    • DumbStupid on 12/01/2022 - 12:29

      thanks! I'll take a look!

  • Drakesy on 12/01/2022 - 12:29
    +2

    Marketplace.
    Tonnes of TV's with failed motherboards that probably just need a capacitor or semiconductor changed out.

  • giu on 12/01/2022 - 12:30
    +1

    Some local councils allow you to dispose of electronics. Maybe they might let you back up your trailer and take it off their hands as well?

    • DumbStupid on 12/01/2022 - 12:33

      Yeah I'll give the council a call and ask. Maybe the dump works two ways, lol

      • Mr Haj on 12/01/2022 - 15:27

        the dump and pump?

    • freefall101 on 12/01/2022 - 13:03
      +1

      I asked at my local transfer station one day if I could take anything, they said go for it. Grabbed a perfectly fine iMac and what looked like a brand new Vega 64 (works fine, still had the HDMI covers on it).

      The stuff people throw away…

      • amazonaddict on 12/01/2022 - 13:17

        Lucky you.What is a local transfer station?

        • JimB on 12/01/2022 - 13:28
          +2

          It's the local tip which they sort stuff before sending it to recycling or a much bigger tip where they permanently bury it.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 12/01/2022 - 12:34
    +1

    Go on FB Marketplace and find giveaway CRT TVs that aren't working, fix then sell to retro gamers?

    • DumbStupid on 12/01/2022 - 12:36
      +1

      Definitely hoping to crack the retro gaming scene. People spend a lot of money on nostalgia

      • Cheaplikethebird on 12/01/2022 - 12:38
        +2

        Yep was looking at listings for old Sony CRTs this morning randomly, most are listed between $500-$2k!

    • narmeian on 12/01/2022 - 12:54
      +1

      I might avoid messing around inside CRTs unless you know what you're doing…

  • aoeueoa on 12/01/2022 - 13:04
    +1

    FB and gumtree just search for "faulty" "repair" "for parts"

    • jace88 on 12/01/2022 - 13:35
      +2

      Or "lightly used"

  • iDroid on 12/01/2022 - 13:08
    +1

    There's a huge big bin for electronics collection out the front of some bunnings..

    Not sure if you're allowed to help yourself though.

    • thatonethere on 12/01/2022 - 13:19
      +2

      So you don't hurt yourself then sue Bunnings

  • deme on 12/01/2022 - 13:41
    +1

    ebay

  • Luminary on 12/01/2022 - 16:22

    FB Marketplace. Just set your max price to $0 and/or type free.

  • harn.mui on 13/01/2022 - 00:36

    hi OP, I suggest you put out a WANTED post, on freecycle

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