One of the biggest expenses for businesses are their IT assets; and, like many other elements on a company’s balance sheet, they need replacing on a regular basis. Here WEEE Technology, who provide corporate computer recycling services in London, highlight some of the key ways to make sure you and your company gets the most out of your laptops, tablets and other electronic devices, and how we can help if you need to ‘retire’ any of your equipment.
Clean it Regularly
Everyday debris like dust and grime will accumulate over time, particularly in the cracks of a keyboard. For that reason, try to discourage staff from eating and drinking at their desks. Drink spillages can cause more serious damage, particularly to internal components.
Make sure you use cleaners (particularly screen cleaners) recommended by the equipment manufacturer rather than a ‘make-do’ solution. Some devices have removable panels, which make it easier to get at internal grime, although of you do take it off make sure you don’t damage any internal components.
Cleaning is not something to do ‘once in a while’; make staff set aside a regular time each day or week as ‘cleaning time’.
Keep it Cool
As soon you turn a device on, it starts to heat up. When you start using it, its internal temperature rises. And if you put a lot of demands on it such as using lots of complicated apps or software programs, it has to work even harder.
So don’t add to the device’s problems by leaving it, or working with it, in direct sunlight. Adding a desktop fan or laptop cooling pad will help your device to stay cooler and run faster.
Handle it With Care
With the drive towards smaller and more mobile devices (laptops and tablets rather than PCs) the increased portability brings greater risks. Put simply, the more you move it, the more chance there is of the device being accidentally damaged. Make sure it is carried in a protective case wherever possible, particularly if it’s being moved some distance (for instance from one office to another).
Also, don’t grasp any electronic device by the screen, because this is usually one of its most vulnerable parts; buy a protective cover to be on the safe side.
Be Wary of Standby and Surges
It’s tempting to leave devices on standby at the end of the working day. However, this won’t cool it down much and it will continue to use electricity, which, given the current rising prices, is something all businesses should be avoiding. All devices should be properly switched off. This will also protect them from power outages which can damage any unit, although surge protectors are also available.
Download Upgrades
Most devices come with software updates which are downloaded automatically, but it never hurts to check that the update has been completed successfully. Also, make sure you have an antivirus program installed on all your company devices. Many of these are automatic, but make sure staff keep an eye on it and check it’s been running properly. You can also run software that ‘cleans up’ existing files and removes unnecessary ones. All of these should ensure you get more working life out of your devices.
Talk to WEEE Technology – Corporate Computer Recycling Specialists in London
Even if you and your staff look after your IT equipment, there will inevitably come a time when it needs to be replaced, either because it has reached the end of its useful life or there is a newer model on the market that suits your requirements better.
If you need to ‘retire’ any IT assets that are not yet at the end of their useful life, we can help. At WEEE Technology we always look to refurbish or recycle electrical items rather than send them to landfill.
And, as part of our data erasure and destruction services in and around London, we’ll make sure there’s no unwanted information left on them either. You may also be entitled to a rebate when the value of the IT equipment exceeds the cost of our services.
We also offer competitive prices for laptops, desktops, servers and screens from many of the major brands including Dell, HP and Cisco.
For more details, follow this link or call us on 020 7859 4669.
