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Preparing Your Computer for Donation

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Donating your used devices can make a difference to those affected by the technology gap. 

How to Prepare Your Computer for Donation

Whether you’re donating your device to a non-profit organization for use by community members in need or responsibly disposing of it via a licensed recycler, there are some things you need to do first.

In this resource, we outline some simple steps to prepare your computer for donation or disposal. Register below. Then, click the download button to receive this resource.

Download Our Guide to Preparing Your Computer for Donation

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You Can Help

If you would like to donate devices through Digitunity, you can start HERE. Donating is easy as our technology donation platform guides you through the process. To learn more, or if you have additional questions about the equipment donation process, please review our FAQs.

If you don’t have a spare computer to donate, don’t worry.  You can still help us get computers into the hands of individuals and families that need them by supporting our digital opportunity work with a financial donation HERE.  Every donation, no matter how large or small, helps our work to end the digital divide.

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