Not all recovered components are reusable, and determining which parts are viable for reuse requires both visual inspection and functional testing. Participants will first inspect each component for physical damage, such as bent pins, burnt marks, or visible corrosion. After inspection, components like RAM, CPUs, and motherboards can be tested using a diagnostic bench to verify functionality. Storage drives should be connected to another computer or through an adapter to assess their health status using tools like CrystalDiskInfo. Multimeters are useful for checking power supply outputand ensuring the voltage levels are within safe limits. This process helps participants differentiate between components worth reusing and those that should be responsibly recycled.
Circular Economy and Electronic Materials Recycling
The circular economy represents an alternative economic model that moves away from the traditional "produce, use, and dispose" approach. This module explores the principles of the circular economy, focusing on the importance of recycling electronic materials to reduce waste and protect the environment.
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Overview of the essential hardware components
Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Components
Module objectives:
Recognize the main hardware components of a computer and understand their basic functions.
Be able to choose and evaluate the working parts that can be reused.
Module contents:
Identification of recoverable components and testing to verify their functionality.
Methods for safely disassembling computer components.
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Disassembly Techniques and Recovery of Usable Parts
Module objectives:
Perform disassembly safely and evaluate the components that can be reused.
Learn to clean and prepare the parts for reassembly.
Module contents:
Disassembly techniques with appropriate tools.
Cleaning and preparation of components for reuse: fans, heat sinks, cards.
Test the integrity and functionality of the recovered components.
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Reassembling a Computer with Recycled Components
Module Objectives:
Learn how to reassemble a computer using recycled parts to obtain a fully functional device.
Develop technical skills in hardware assembly.
Module Contents:
Assembly Guide: Installing the motherboard, CPU, RAM and other components.
Connecting and managing cables and power.
Testing the assembled device to verify its stability.
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Ubuntu Installation and Configuration
Module Objectives:
Install Ubuntu on a rebuilt computer and configure it to make it ready for use.
Understand the advantages of Ubuntu as an open-source operating system for computer reuse.
Module Contents:
Download and prepare a bootable USB stick with the Ubuntu installer.
Basic system installation and configuration procedure.
Installation of useful applications (e.g., LibreOffice, browsers, educational software) to make the computer functional.
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Basic Maintenance and System Optimization
Module Objectives:
Learn to maintain and optimize the reassembled computer to extend its useful life.
Know the main hardware and software maintenance techniques.
Module Contents:
Cleaning the cooling system and managing the fans to avoid overheating.
Updating and maintaining the operating system (security patches, software updates).
Performance optimization to improve system speed.
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