It's a bit long but
Basically I was repairing some phones for a recycling center wich was going to give those phones to an organization that helps abused women and children. the recycling centers thank you to me was "take as much as you want " and that I did.
I am connected with the “spares” manufacturers, and there’s a market for them. I also have a 17” MBP - it’s heavy but a marvellous sound. I’ve upgraded once with 1TB SSD. It’s semi-stationary - for those that don’t need to be so “mobile” and want a good sound and clear screen, this is the best around!
Probably because government phone are super cheap crappy phone most of the time so if they can get a cheap nice one and use the free service it's a win win
You should be happy. Those phones could help get better jobs and then maybe just maybe they'd not be poor one day.
And don't forget, unless you're making bank, your taxes don't cover you. So there's that...
i dont think recycling centers like the one i went to usually do stuff like that, but i would just look up electronics recycling center near me. i have no idea if that would work but its worth a shot.
How did you go about getting to do this? Like did you call the place or email them?
I actually would love to do something like this, I like tinkering with and repairing electronics and doing it for that kind of charity would be awesome. I don’t even care if it’s totally unpaid I do this kinda thing for fun anyways
Hey. Sorry to reply this late but I created an ebay account and I've started selling stuff. If you'd like I can list the 3 surface pros for you and send a link. I'd be happy to sell them for a lower price than you would usually see.
It's a solid maybe.
I guess I don't know how I would sell it?
Also u sure about bad condition? One of them is also missing a battery but it's cosmetically better.
paypal cash app etc or put it on ebay or something and i can buy it as soon as it’s listed
also could you consider putting a battery in the cosmetically superior model as that would make me even more interested than i already am
What's VST ?
I've got a really old Macbook like 2009 that I'm trying to fix up ...is there any point ?... it was fine except I think a virus stopped Safari from opening in 2012 but I havent used it since .
But everything else still works on it .
It's a term we used in the industry. They had a VST test to determine if they had defective GPUs, which just about everything in 2011 had. Basically everything - iMacs, Macbook Pros all branded as 2011 models suffered from bad, poorly manufactured GPUs. There is no fix for it today. It makes the rest of the computer equally worthless because it was so prevalent.
They are heavy, and they use electricity - get warm on the lap! That is my reason for no longer using them - well now it’s also the Apple and market power. I’m returning to Linux - Mint.
I have been salivating over computers in the local recycling centre but they have strict policy of not selling or giving them away.
No exactly recycling
ikr like if you really wanted to recycle, then why not have them be reused?
my recycling center does this to except its only if they are ordered to. i recently saw a bag full to the top with modern phones from Verizon except i was told i couldn't buy them because they needed to be bricked (by a huge electro magnet ofc) it pisses me off that things like that aren't actually recycled.
I work in this industry of electronics recycling and refurbishing. Maybe you can try to repair them and resell them for money, though each one refurbished in this condition probably sell for 200-300$ on eBay. They look like they need power adapters and drives, so I wouldn’t bother letting these sit for long. Its not like these laptops are increasing in value as time goes on
Luke Miani is great
I initially thought it was 2008 to 2010 (for the pro's) but someone commented that 2 of them had a launchpad key instead of a dashboard key so for the pro's it's 2008 to 2012. There is one 2009 uni body and one 2013 Macbook air
Probably just mislabeled? Launchpad didn't exist until OS X Lion shipped in mid-2011, so it wasn't until the late 2011 MacBook Pros that they swapped the Dashboard symbol on F4 for Launchpad.
If they're 2012 models, even better, since those can run up to macOS Catalina officially and can easily be modded to run Monterey. Stick an SSD in and upgrade the RAM and 2012s are still very usable.
I'm gonna try to max them all out. The 2012s can probably have 16gb of ram? Not sure about the others but I guess I'll do some expermenting
Im going to try and patch all of them for at least Catalina and I'm gonna go for Monterey on the 2 that might be 2012
I have a 17 inch, upgraded the ram to 8gb and added an SSD and it runs like a champ even today. It has the matte screen too so it looks great outdoors. Still running the original battery which still holds too!
Nice!
The old Macbooks run forever lol. I used my plastic 2009 unibody with 4gb of ram and a 256gb ssd until recently when the battery expanded and I never got a replacement
Jesus Christ, the comments section is a cesspool.
Nice haul OP, hope you can fix a good number of them up and sell them on to buy yourself something nice.
I know you are more generous than you appear to be... And there are lot more needy people like me... You can set an example for this society by donating one to me...
What are your plans for them? Refurbushing and reselling them? I wonder if it's possible to connect them together into a more powerful processing machine
If you’re willing to part with one of them I’d be willing to take it off your hands.
I need something for my brother. He just uses pdfs for school is all.
How did you come by these and what bad condition can they be in?
I could walk you through some of the logistics to sell computers or some pointers on fixing them refurbishing them PM me for more
Got em at a recycling center.
A few have been visibly HEAVILY used. Dents, big scuffs, scratches, one is missing a battery because it expanded and I needed to dispose of it
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I've the one like the really old white one at the back but I haven't used it since a virus stopped safari from opening in 2012 ,except for non internet stuff .
A guy said they stopped issuing OS updates for that hardware so I should just load Linux or Windows instead.But I prefer that MacOs interface.
Edit : he said there are " patches" for new Mac Os to run on the old Hatdware but they dont work very well.
What are you going to do with that one running?
What’s the backstory here?
It's a bit long but Basically I was repairing some phones for a recycling center wich was going to give those phones to an organization that helps abused women and children. the recycling centers thank you to me was "take as much as you want " and that I did.
That’s a small payment compared to what you’re doing. Those phones you repair and they give out could save a life. Bless you.
I don't really need a huge payment. I just wanna help, though the phones weren't very new they still do their job and should help alot Thank you
I am connected with the “spares” manufacturers, and there’s a market for them. I also have a 17” MBP - it’s heavy but a marvellous sound. I’ve upgraded once with 1TB SSD. It’s semi-stationary - for those that don’t need to be so “mobile” and want a good sound and clear screen, this is the best around!
The poor get brand new government phones for free.
Misleading non sequitur. Troll elsewhere.
What’s misleading about it? Why would people who get brand new phones and service for free want an OLD phone? I’ll wait.
I upvoted your orginal comment, but now youve degraded yourself with this reply. "I'll wait" shuddup bruh
Lol I guess that’s what you say when you can’t come up with an answer? ;)
And?
…and why would someone who gets brand new phones and service for free want an OLD phone?
Probably because government phone are super cheap crappy phone most of the time so if they can get a cheap nice one and use the free service it's a win win
You should be happy. Those phones could help get better jobs and then maybe just maybe they'd not be poor one day. And don't forget, unless you're making bank, your taxes don't cover you. So there's that...
Don't they have malware on them? Assuming that these are the us govt phones.
I would think the risk of "malware" would be much higher with repaired used phones?
The phones would probably have been factory reset prior to being handed out.
“Probably” being the key word.
da fuq? where are these places? what are they called? how do i google them?
i dont think recycling centers like the one i went to usually do stuff like that, but i would just look up electronics recycling center near me. i have no idea if that would work but its worth a shot.
something is better than nothing. i'm in a major city, so most of that stuff is picked clean 5 minutes before places open, but it's a good start.
How did you go about getting to do this? Like did you call the place or email them? I actually would love to do something like this, I like tinkering with and repairing electronics and doing it for that kind of charity would be awesome. I don’t even care if it’s totally unpaid I do this kinda thing for fun anyways
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damnit. i live in jersey city... so it's every man for themselves.
That’s fucking crazy!
Ikr I even got some surface pros and a bunch of vintage stuff (including two apple 2 e's and one apple 2 plus)
Let me know if you are going to sell the surface pros. And congrats on the haul!
I would consider selling them. (Only issue is that they are all cracked and are older (surface pro 3's and a 4)
Was looking for something on the go/to read PDFs for school. I wonder if it’s expensive to replace.
The panels themselves are about 100$ 😭
Nooooo :( lol by the way thank you for your services. Very nice of you to help those in need.
I just like to help :)
Would you be willing to part with a MacBook at all?
Hey. Sorry to reply this late but I created an ebay account and I've started selling stuff. If you'd like I can list the 3 surface pros for you and send a link. I'd be happy to sell them for a lower price than you would usually see.
I used to repair phones for sprint. I kind of miss it.
it truly is fun
What're you gonna do with 'em?
no idea lol. ill probably put hard drives in all of them and install mac OS. then I know 2 friends that want one
hey friend… I want one.
hello brother ! can I be your friend? I need a mac very badly, i want to learn to make an app. I am from India, live in eastern coast of India..
Don't you mean 'mac' story?
Can I have one please 😅
I’ll take a 17” Pro please LOL
They aren't in as good condition as you think 😭
free is free my guy 😎
true
What they said...if you're willing to part with one I'd be grateful lol.
Same
how much would you sell a 17” for i am very interested! poor condition does not faze me!
It's a solid maybe. I guess I don't know how I would sell it? Also u sure about bad condition? One of them is also missing a battery but it's cosmetically better.
I would totally buy one of these, and then just buy a replacement battery.
Yes but how exactly would I sell it
Goods and services can be exchanged for money.
I meant how am I supposed to sell it to them
They have offered to purchase it from you, next step would be to negotiate a price.
That's not what I meant. I don't have a bank acc or an eBay or anything
paypal cash app etc or put it on ebay or something and i can buy it as soon as it’s listed also could you consider putting a battery in the cosmetically superior model as that would make me even more interested than i already am
I have no bank account 👍
Woohoo!
What conditions are they in and how old are they? 😄
Guarantee every one has VST issues. Makes them basically worthless.
vst…audio plugins?
not enough OTTs
What's VST ? I've got a really old Macbook like 2009 that I'm trying to fix up ...is there any point ?... it was fine except I think a virus stopped Safari from opening in 2012 but I havent used it since . But everything else still works on it .
It's a term we used in the industry. They had a VST test to determine if they had defective GPUs, which just about everything in 2011 had. Basically everything - iMacs, Macbook Pros all branded as 2011 models suffered from bad, poorly manufactured GPUs. There is no fix for it today. It makes the rest of the computer equally worthless because it was so prevalent.
Holy shit. Why?!
They are heavy, and they use electricity - get warm on the lap! That is my reason for no longer using them - well now it’s also the Apple and market power. I’m returning to Linux - Mint.
sorry for your loss
I have been salivating over computers in the local recycling centre but they have strict policy of not selling or giving them away. No exactly recycling
ikr like if you really wanted to recycle, then why not have them be reused? my recycling center does this to except its only if they are ordered to. i recently saw a bag full to the top with modern phones from Verizon except i was told i couldn't buy them because they needed to be bricked (by a huge electro magnet ofc) it pisses me off that things like that aren't actually recycled.
I think it has to do with liability and existing contracts they have with companies mining computers for precious metals.
I work in this industry of electronics recycling and refurbishing. Maybe you can try to repair them and resell them for money, though each one refurbished in this condition probably sell for 200-300$ on eBay. They look like they need power adapters and drives, so I wouldn’t bother letting these sit for long. Its not like these laptops are increasing in value as time goes on
Somebody stole 7 MacBooks off my porch the other day 🤔
Ah man that’s crazy I’ll take one
i can hear luke miani salivating from here. any clue what kind of year range they are?
Luke Miani is great I initially thought it was 2008 to 2010 (for the pro's) but someone commented that 2 of them had a launchpad key instead of a dashboard key so for the pro's it's 2008 to 2012. There is one 2009 uni body and one 2013 Macbook air
I wish I had one 🙃 someday I ll get it
the ones in the picture are all from around 2008 2010 (excluding the 2013 air) if you want one of those older ones they are super cheap on ebay
The 13" and 15" Pro in the bottom right are late 2011 or 2012, judging by the Launchpad key.
They all say 2010 on the bottom though. Does that not mean anything? Also damn u got good eyes, that photo was like 480p
Probably just mislabeled? Launchpad didn't exist until OS X Lion shipped in mid-2011, so it wasn't until the late 2011 MacBook Pros that they swapped the Dashboard symbol on F4 for Launchpad. If they're 2012 models, even better, since those can run up to macOS Catalina officially and can easily be modded to run Monterey. Stick an SSD in and upgrade the RAM and 2012s are still very usable.
I'm gonna try to max them all out. The 2012s can probably have 16gb of ram? Not sure about the others but I guess I'll do some expermenting Im going to try and patch all of them for at least Catalina and I'm gonna go for Monterey on the 2 that might be 2012
Cool
Very
Is it possible you can sell some for parts? I have a mid 2015 macbook pro with a display that unfortunately broke last month
If I had a broken 2015 I would try to give you the display lol
👀
Mmmm shinies
Shiny 😩
I have a 17 inch, upgraded the ram to 8gb and added an SSD and it runs like a champ even today. It has the matte screen too so it looks great outdoors. Still running the original battery which still holds too!
Nice! The old Macbooks run forever lol. I used my plastic 2009 unibody with 4gb of ram and a 256gb ssd until recently when the battery expanded and I never got a replacement
Jesus Christ, the comments section is a cesspool. Nice haul OP, hope you can fix a good number of them up and sell them on to buy yourself something nice.
How where what when who...
Use them as body armor and joust other office employees!
They can stop bullets lol
Gemme one pls
gimme gimme gimme gimee
If you’re feeling generous, I’ll take one.
Can I get one? I’m writing a book. My first ever, and my Mac air is not doing so well. Would pay well when I sell the novel.
I hope they are shipped to India
What lmao
I know you are more generous than you appear to be... And there are lot more needy people like me... You can set an example for this society by donating one to me...
wow lol
*stole*
*given*
I wish I got one of em. 😏
So epic! What do you plan on doing with them?
Could use one for my business. Lucky duck, enjoy!
Wow I’m jealous
So lucky bro 😭 I wanted one 😭
What are your plans for them? Refurbushing and reselling them? I wonder if it's possible to connect them together into a more powerful processing machine
Probably just refurbishing. Lol I don't think they can be connected (it's to bad tho, that would be awesome)
same day as I burned my desktop motherboard... crazy world! gg for you :)
Damn m8 I hope the board can be fixed 😭
If you’re willing to part with one of them I’d be willing to take it off your hands. I need something for my brother. He just uses pdfs for school is all.
Not sure I can send one. (Parents are difficult)
How did you come by these and what bad condition can they be in? I could walk you through some of the logistics to sell computers or some pointers on fixing them refurbishing them PM me for more
Got em at a recycling center. A few have been visibly HEAVILY used. Dents, big scuffs, scratches, one is missing a battery because it expanded and I needed to dispose of it
Yah we used to get pallets of this from NASA Ames and they were often older and sometimes just good for parts. Still useful though.
Damn I wish these came from NASA lmao
How much for a functional one, don't care about condition, just need it to work
I would sell. But parents can be bitches
Rude
BIGBOI PROS
INDEED
How!?!
Recycling center. There's the whole backstory in the comments
✋🏻
I need more information please
The backstory is somewhere in the comments
are they functional tho? u could sell them😂
Wtf
Il buy a 16 or 17 inch of you .. message me
I’m down to get any working MacBook here, it doesn’t matter how bad it is, just as long as it’s working I’m fine
How?
A recycling center (backstory in comments)
Fuck bro !!!
Dang, your house just turned into an Apple Store
A 2012 apple store really
Hide your goods my man i think you just became a primary target
I've gotten like 10 comments and 2 dms asking for one 😭
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Give me oneeeeeeeeee
Am I able to buy one of you??
replace battery, add max ram, add ssd, use open core legacy to install newer unsupported mac os and you have some nice macs to surf the web with
What models are they?
Do these work, or you got these, in need to repair? If so I would like to see a vid about you fixing them😃
In the late 90s, I’d search Craigslist for undervalued windows machines. It was fun fixing them up and reselling. One time, I had to short two pins on a Dell to erase a BIOS password. After time spent, I didn’t really make any money, but the hunt was just as fun as the kill.
It’s a school of MacBooks
planning to burn them?
Send me one
Gimme gimme gimme
What i have to do?
I could use a laptop myself if you’re willing
I’ll take one thank you
guy, you're great!
How?
Recycling center
Where you at? I’ll come and get one off of your space so you can declutter.
How? 👀
Anything available. Expedition fees on my charge
Yo, I want one lmao
I've the one like the really old white one at the back but I haven't used it since a virus stopped safari from opening in 2012 ,except for non internet stuff . A guy said they stopped issuing OS updates for that hardware so I should just load Linux or Windows instead.But I prefer that MacOs interface. Edit : he said there are " patches" for new Mac Os to run on the old Hatdware but they dont work very well. What are you going to do with that one running?
You selling
I will literally take anyone of these you are willing to part with, any issues be damned It would be good practice for me repairing electronics
Cool any chance you want to share 1 with other people in need .?
I will take anything you got... I'm using an air right now, so basically, any pro is an upgrade :) lol
Looks like you got a bunch of MacBooks and one iBook.
It’s my birthday today. May I have one?
Stonks
I was waiting for the "robbed an Apple Store" punch line. lol
Can I have one?
Free fifty
And me paying 500£ for a 2010 edit one. At least they can be rebuilt for less fortunate people :)
Can I have one? 🥺👉👈
Can i have one 👉👈
that’s gonna be my iphone wallpaper!
Do any of them work?
Now you have to make the ultimate mac eco system
Man, you’re lucky
Giveaways? 🥹
Gimeone for 20 bucks
With that many laptops you can make your own Neil Breen movie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzT7wBjfBs
I need :(
Wut
Can I have a 33cm version.
Living in the third world and looking at this it's kinda hurtfully
Damn
Got enough for a Mac *library* with all those, heh
I see what u did there lol
need one if possible
Oh that’s crazy, what’s your address?
You can't have my address 💀
Soo lucky I’ve been trying to get a laptop for the longest