{"id":18414,"date":"2021-01-27T18:04:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T23:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/staging\/a-guide-to-storing-it-equipment-prior-to-disposal\/"},"modified":"2023-09-06T15:18:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T19:18:31","slug":"a-guide-to-storing-it-equipment-prior-to-disposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/a-guide-to-storing-it-equipment-prior-to-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Storing IT Equipment Prior to Disposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even if your company no longer has any use for them, your unwanted <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/3-reasons-to-buy-wholesale-refurbished-computers-for-your-business\/\">IT assets<\/a> should never wind up in a landfill. Everything from desktop and notebook computers to <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/4-qualities-to-look-for-when-buying-a-refurbished-computer\/\">accessories<\/a> such as keyboards, mice, and printers has some value. The devices themselves may either be refurbished for <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/ghg-reduction-how-quantum-can-help-you-reach-your-sustainability-goals-while-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">reuse<\/a>, or their components can be recycled.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, it\u2019s important to store your unused IT equipment properly prior to its disposition. By following the practices outlined below, you can ensure the safety and quality of your assets, helping them to stay functional and thus eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/quantums-reuse-recycling-process-a-step-by-step-guide\/\">refurbishment or recycling<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Them at Room Temperature<\/h2>\n<p>Room temperature, or 20 to 22\u00b0C, is ideal for IT equipment and electronics in general. Circuit systems in devices such as laptops perform best at this temperature range, with internal components actually beginning to break down in excessive heat.<\/p>\n<p>Exposing electronics to excessive heat also presents safety risks. Batteries in laptops and other devices can self-discharge, resulting in leaks, and deform or corrode. In extreme temperatures, batteries could even explode.<br \/>\nOn the other hand, you won\u2019t want your devices becoming too cold, either. When electronics reach below-freezing temperatures but warm up again later, condensation can form, leading to internal damage. Cold weather is especially damaging to screens.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, your IT assets should be stored in a dry, temperature-controlled environment within your facility. Never keep them outdoors or in a storage unit that doesn\u2019t have climate control. Try to avoid placing them in direct sunlight to avoid excess heat. Additionally, don\u2019t stack electronics, as it will impede the airflow between them. Try not to pack them in too tightly as storing items too close together can lead to overheating.<\/p>\n<h2>Maintain a Dry Environment<\/h2>\n<p>Moisture is damaging to electronics in a couple of ways. Internal components such as circuitry can absorb moisture in the air, then become corroded and fail. Any water within the device can also cause electrical short circuits. This occurs when water breaks the path of electricity within your device, causing issues such as sparks that can damage the device beyond repair.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure any windows in your storage area are closed so that the electronics aren\u2019t exposed to moisture from the outdoors. If needed, use a dehumidifier to maintain a dry environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Unplug<\/h2>\n<p>IT devices are \u201cenergy vampires\u201d which draw small amounts of power even while idle. A desktop computer, for example, can use 15 to 21 watts when not in use. For every watt of energy your devices use, you could save $1 per year by keeping them unplugged. Moreover, unplugged equipment won\u2019t be vulnerable to damage caused by power surges.<\/p>\n<p>Unplugged devices are also safer for <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-benefits-of-onsite-data-destruction\/\">asset disposition<\/a> technicians to remove. Quantum will only remove equipment that has been previously disconnected, to avoid the risk of unplugging important servers and causing service outages or data loss.<\/p>\n<p>While you may need to put in a bit of effort to store your IT equipment properly before it\u2019s picked up, the payoff is considerable. Not only could your company make a profit on items that would otherwise go unused, but you\u2019ll also be making an ethical decision that reduces your business\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-quantum-identified-the-most-carbon-efficient-transportation-route-for-moving-e-waste\/\">carbon footprint<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even if your company no longer has any use for them, your unwanted IT assets should never wind up in a landfill&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18414","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Guide to Storing IT Equipment Prior to Disposal - Quantum | ITAD &amp; 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