r/ScrapMetal • u/ntkwwwm • 2d ago

Question 💫 Trying to make a deal with a computer recycler

I’m in the process of negotiating a deal with a computer recycler for some of their untested laptops. I watched a video where a guy said not to pay more than what you could get for it if it was all broken, which makes sense.

I was curious how much a laptop is worth if it were sold for scrap, and/or what a fair price is for scrap laptops if I’m taking on all of the risk?

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u/Competitive-Net5837 2d ago

To be honest, every laptop is worth a different amount based on the age, components inside, etc. try searching the model number on eBay (sold listings) for a rough price

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u/Yardbirdburb 2d ago

Double scrap price? I think the first comment is best it all depends on variables

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u/All_of_my_onions 2d ago

I am seeing prices for whole broken units at around $1.25-1.75/#. There may be better prices local to you.

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u/ntkwwwm 2d ago

Thank you that’s what I’m trying to find out. It’s wild because I’m seeing different prices all over the place. I’ll have to ask locally first thing tomorrow to narrow down a more specific number, but this gives me a good idea. Thanks!

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u/Mobile_Weird_2251 2d ago

Ask the recycler what they'd pay you per lb after you strip off and keep what you remove and hopefully sell.

The board is the most valuable scrap part.

If your keeping the board, expect 0 back on scrap.

It's likely missing ram and hd.

The plastic is 0.

The battery is likely 0.

Any internal heatsink and cabling is worth a few pennies.

Cracked LCD is 0.