• @Rinox@feddit.it
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    32 days ago

    So many electronics are thrown out every day, that I’d wager you could find everything you need in just a day. The biggest issue is that they throw things in dumpsters, rather than gently putting them there, which tends to break electronics. But then again there’s so much garbage you could probably find ten of every component and see what works

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        12 days ago

        Do you want to build a computer or a brand new computer? And no, most PCs are not thrown away because all components inside stopped working. It’s usually either because they’re too slow for the user or just one component broke and the user was incapable of fixing the problem and opted to get a new faster machine instead.

        • @FarmTaco@lemmy.world
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          11 day ago

          gonna be in there trying to adjust pins or blown supplies for all eternity, attempting to cobble together a working machine out of mystery problems. people throw shit out because it is trash. not even taking into account the fact that computer parts arnt just plug and play on all boards.