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Did you know?

There are several common computer problems you may be able to fix yourself?

The type and age of your TV can help you determine whether it's worth fixing?

If your cell phone battery isn't holding a charge, getting a new battery may fix the problem?



Fix it or nix it?


Need help deciding what to do with your old electronics? See below for help with Computers, Cell phones and TVs.

Computers
What's the problem? Fix it or nix it?
Your computer isn't performing as well as you'd like or lacks the capability to handle certain tasks. For example,
     
• It's lacking in speed, space or memory
• The screen is too small, and/or you want better resolution
• You want to record music or movies
• You want to enhance your video or gaming experience
• You want to hook up your new video camera
• You want to hook up your new PDA or MP3 player
• You can't run the latest software
Fix it: Check our Upgrade section for options
Your computer is either broken or behaving erratically. For example,
     
• You suspect a virus or spyware infection
• You're having trouble starting the PC
• There's a video display problem
• There's no sound
• The printer isn't working
• A CD or DVD won't play
• The Windows taskbar disappears
• The pointing device doesn't work or jumps around
• A hardware device (such as a CD-RW drive) won't work
• The Wi-Fi connection isn't working
• It won't connect to the Internet
Fix it: Check our Repair section for advice on finding help
Your computer is working, but you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Donate or sell section for options
Your computer is broken, and you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Recycle section for options


Cell phones
What's the problem? Fix it or nix it?
Your cell phone isn't performing as well as you'd like or lacks the capability to handle certain tasks. For example,
     
• Your battery doesn't last, even when fully charged
• You're not satisfied with your phone's reception or your service provider
• You want more memory for pictures or music
Fix it: Check our Upgrade section for options
Your cell phone is broken or behaving erratically Fix it: Check our Repair section for advice on finding help
Your cell phone is working, but you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Donate or sell section for options
Your cell phone is broken, and you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Recycle section for options


Televisions
What's the problem? Fix it or nix it?
Your TV isn't performing as well as you'd like or lacks features you want. For example,
     
• The TV's visual and/or audio performance is lacking
• You want to watch TV with surround sound
Fix it: Check our Upgrade section for options
Your TV is broken or behaving erratically Fix it: Check our Repair section for advice on when it makes sense to consider repair
Your TV is working, but you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Donate or sell section for options
Your TV is broken, and you no longer want it Nix it: Check our Recycle section for options










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