Old Hard Drives are something every company has lying around. Updates are completed, and old drives go into storage or are sent out as e-waste. However, most companies don’t know that these hard drives can still have value.
Old hard drives can be used as a source of income for your company that you might not have even thought about. Learn more about how this is even possible in our breakdown below.
Why Should I Get Rid of My Old Hard Drives?
It’s time-consuming, difficult, and costly to keep track of all the equipment your company has. It also costs money to store these items in a warehouse somewhere. Along with this, you are also missing out on other opportunities that could benefit your business if you would have sold off obsolete inventory instead.
You might not know it, but there is usually someone looking to buy an old hard drive from you, so don’t throw it away just yet!
What Can I Do with Old Hard Drives?
There are more old hard drives that can do for you than just collect dust. Here are a few options to keep in mind:
- Donate or Recycle them
- Use them as a Data Storage Backup
- Asset Recovery and Buyback Options
Recycle or Donate the Hard Drives
This may be the most convenient way to get rid of your used hard drive. You can recycle or donate them and feel good about saving resources that could’ve been wasted if you threw them away in the garbage.
If you’re recycling, make sure your hard drive is out of any data that needs to be saved before sending it off. You can do so by using some software or deleting the files manually. You can also format the hard drive to wipe all the data.
To avoid wasting time trying to find what’s important and what isn’t, use an old computer and plug in the hard drive there. Then, format the device for a fresh start with your new device.
Using Hard Drives as Data Backups
You can also use old hard drives for backing up data. By taking the hard drive out of your old computer and plugging it into another, you can use an external hard drive as a backup for data.
People often underestimate the need for data backups, but they are important. Even backing up data to an old hard drive is better than losing the data altogether.
Asset Recovery and Buyback Options
The best way to get the most from your old hard drives is to let an ITAD company help you get some money for them. There are many options available for old hard drives, but the company will help you make an educated decision on which one is best for your needs.
Let an ITAD company help you get some cash for your orphaned drives! There are many options available, and we offer ITAD services that will fit your needs and budget.
Avail Recovery can help with a quick turnaround on getting more from out-of-date information technology hardware, including data destruction and asset recovery/buyback solutions. Contact us today to find out how we can help with your ITAD needs.
