Bloomington, Ill., December 29, 2022 /24-7press release/ — Christmas just happened and everyone is looking forward to celebrating the New Year, right? This excitement isn’t just about having some alone time at home, spending vacations in cozy bedrooms, or planning fun activities with those important in your life.
One way or another, this excitement is associated with getting new gadgets from loved ones. Whether you’re getting a new gaming PC from your dad or the latest iPhone from your grandma, the thought of getting your hands on a new device is incomparable!
But have you ever thought about what you’re going to do with your older gadget? Whether you give it to your siblings or maybe think about fixing it up and selling it for a better deal, right?
Well, in this blog, we are going to give you some exciting tips on what to do with old gadgets when you get a newer one. So you don’t have to throw it away like trash, which is illegal in the first place.
There’s a LOT you can do with your old gadget, let’s find out!
1. Erase your data!
Whether it’s your gaming PC, smartphone, or smartwatch, you can’t just start using a new gadget by keeping all your files on the older one. You need to make sure that you have safely transferred the data from the older device to a newer one. It can be your media, documents, applications or maybe your newly downloaded video games.
Mostly it has been found that the hard disk drives (HDDs) get damaged and lose their data when they are not used. So if you just got a brand new gaming PC, make sure you transfer all your important data to the fresh hard drives to keep your data safe. You can also create a cloud backup for it, but that’s a subjective decision!
Always erase your data on the older device before giving it to your siblings or donating it…which leads us to our second tip!
2. Donate your old technology.
Many people can’t even afford the technology that is old to them. Donating your old technology is a great way to bring smiles to faces. Many charities accept gadgets and technology, but do some legal checks before accepting them.
Many gadgets cannot be donated to charities because they are PG rated, like your old gaming setup with the entire The Witcher video game series installed. When it comes to gadgets, many charities have their own set of regulations that need to be met before you even consider donating your old tech.
But there are plenty of things you can donate separately, like your old Fitbit or other fitness tracking device.
3. Contact your dealer.
Many tech retail stores offer trade-ins for old smartphones. You can get a pretty better price if you give away your old smartphone and buy a new one at the same time. Apple is currently one of the leading brands in the market that encourages its customers to bring their old devices and trade them in for newer ones.
It’s a great way to reduce e-waste and an amazing step towards an eco-friendly environment that generates less e-waste.
The best part is that you don’t have to break the bank to pay for the latest gadget. You can simply bring in your older device and exchange it for the newer one at a fair price.
4. Do you have a broken gadget? fix it!
Need to fix your broken device before you give it to someone else? You might already be thinking about expensive repair bills, but when it comes to repairs, it’s not as expensive as you might think!
Sometimes you might just want a quick check of your device, but you’re not willing to pay just for the “visual diagnosis”.
We at Normal Gadgets are here for you at no extra charge for visual diagnosis! We provide FREE visual diagnosis and offer affordable repair services for you. We can fix your broken smartphone, smartwatch, tablet/iPad, PC, laptop, game console and whatever gadget you can think of.
Just give us a call and turn your broken device back into a fully functional and operational device.
What else do we do with normal gadgets?
1. Smartphone repairs of ANY brand.
It’s not that we only deal with one specific brand when it comes to repairs, we offer a wide range of repair services including every single brand you can think of! Whether you own Apple, Android, Samsung, Blackberry, LG, HTC or any other smartphone, we deal with every brand and offer our customers 100% satisfaction!
Whatever the damage, our team is highly experienced in dealing with it. We specialize in dealing with cracked screens, broken charging ports, liquid damage, bad batteries, home button not working, cameras not working and all the usual nightmares that a broken smartphone might give you.
2. Recycle with regular gadgets!
Technology has advanced very quickly and the gadget that is launched at the beginning of the year is out of date by the end of the year. One of the main reasons is the hyper-competitive nature of this industry. There is this increased demand in the consumer market that the big market players are doing their best to meet.
But at the same time, the world is also very concerned with green business practices. The obsolete electronics are disposed of and belong to the mountains of rubbish. But there are a lot of things that can be recycled!
During this holiday season, you might be thinking about throwing your old and broken gadgets in the trash, but there’s something you need to know!
It is illegal to throw your electronics in the trash and most states and agencies are seriously concerned about it due to excessive e-waste pollution. So if you really want to get rid of your old electronics, you can contact us and have your device disposed of in accordance with state rules and regulations.
Normal Gadgets was founded in 2012 to provide the best solution for mobile devices in need of repair. Normal Gadgets repairs all smartphones, tablets, game consoles, smartwatches and laptops/PCs. Regardless of issues like broken screens, batteries, viruses or OS updates, Normal Gadgets is the largest repair center in Central Illinois having repaired over 100,000 gadgets since the day we were founded. Learn more about the company and services at normalgadgets.com.
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