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Where To Recycle Your Old iPad?

May 2, 2019 by Lauren Palmer

Apple announced a range of devices within a span of three to four years. iPad 2 was released in 2011 a year after it launched the first iPad model. Additional devices have been released since then, including the iPad mini and iPad Air. Most Apple enthusiasts purchase every new model of the iPad series, causing them to accumulate a range of broken or old devices. Recycling makes a better alternative of disposing of old devices instead of throwing them away as they end up in landfills. You just need to clear and backup any information in the device before recycling it. Here are ways you can recycle iPad.

Sell my Apple iPad to an Online Re-seller

Today, there are plenty of websites where you can sell your iPad at Sellmymobile.com. It displays a range of companies that are willing to purchase the devices and their price offers. This sell my Apple iPad site provides a convenient way for iPad Air users to sell their devices as they can compare the prices before settling for a particular dealer. The site also shows the address where the seller should ship the device once accept the offer. New or iPads that are in good condition attract higher prices than broken devices. Including a charger and the original box attracts even better offers. Be sure to go through sell my Apple iPad site reviews before shipping your iPad mini to ensure it is reliable.

Trade-in Your iPad Pro

Apple has set up a trade-in website where users can recycle iPad. They are repaired or refurbished for use. All you need is to visit the company’s trade-in site, enter the details of the old device, i.e., whether it has cracks, LCD bruising or screen damage. Apple awards the donors with a gift card in exchange of the broken or old iPad Air device. The amount on the gift card usually depends on the condition of the iPad mini. Thus, if the device can’t be fixed or refurbished, the company recycles your broken iPad Pro for free.

Best Buy

It is a great option for people who don’t want to wait to ship their iPad minis. Best Buy is an authorised Apple reseller hence, a reliable platform for users to dispose of first-generation iPads and purchase a new model. The company also allows users to recycle iPad for Best Buy gift cards especially if it is new or in good condition.

eBay

This online auction website provides an instant sale option that enables iPad Air users to get an offer from eBay on used electronics. Users can get offers as high as $391 for an old 64GB iPad Pro, which is in good condition. Also, eBay does not charge shipping fee and it offers to format your device before the resale.

Check with Your Carrier

Find out if your carrier has a recycle iPad program for new, old or broken device. AT&T, for example, has a trade-in program that allows users to bring smartphones, unwanted wireless phones, batteries and accessories regardless of the carrier or manufacturer of the device.

Donate the Device to Charity

Consider donating the device to charity especially if you are not looking to make money from the old one. Specific charities have been set up to collect electronic devices, which are then donated to families or individuals in need. An after school program can also benefit from an iPad Pro.

How to Clear Your Device

Be sure to clear all information from the device before selling it on sell my Apple iPad site. Ensure the device is connected to a power source and can access WiFi. Go to the settings icon and select WiFi. If the device is connected to an active WiFi network, it should have a blue signal next to the name of the network. If you are experiencing difficulty connecting to a viable WiFi network, restart the device and try again. Next, launch the settings app again and select Reset>Erase all content. Your device should return to its original factory settings.

Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: eco-friendly, ipad, recycling, smart tech, tablet

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