The electronic component is carried within a cavity defined by the housing of a portable electronic device. Each module includes one or more stations designed and configured to perform a specific task in the disassembly process.Īccording to some embodiments, a method operable by an electronic component recovery system for detaching an electronic component adhesively bonded to a housing by way of an adhesive bond, is described. The modular systems comprise a number of modules that perform different portions of the disassembly process. However, the numbers of devices that may need to be processed on a yearly basis is too large and potentially hazardous to efficiently handle with manual disassembly techniques.Īpple's granted patent relates to modular systems for automated disassembly of portable electronic devices. Consequently, there is a desire to collect older consumer electronic devices in order to salvage the components for reuse or recycle the materials included in these devices. In addition, some materials in consumer electronic devices may be very valuable if properly recycled. There is a desire to prevent landfills from being filled with these harmful materials. However, consumer electronic devices may include hazardous materials such as heavy metals in lithium-ion batteries or arsenic, copper, lead, and/or other elements in printed circuit boards that may be toxic. Consumers are constantly upgrading the devices they have bought with newer generations of the same device or similar devices, which may lead some consumers to no longer want their old consumer electronic devices. ![]() New components may be added to the devices or old components may be replaced with new components. Materials utilized to manufacturer particular components or a form factor of the device may change as new models are designed and sold. ![]() Manufacturers also sell other devices such as tablet computers, laptop computers, televisions, digital cameras, wearable devices, drones, home appliances, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and many other types of consumer electronic devices every year.Īs technology evolves, new features are integrated into these devices. Over one billion new smart phones are sold worldwide every year. These devices are designed to do a variety of tasks that change the way people live and interact. In their patent background, Apple notes that consumer electronic devices are sold to various customers all over the globe. Commercially, the system was marketed as "Daisy," big sister to "Liam." More particularly, the present embodiments relate to a modular system for automating a disassembly procedure for different portable electronic devices. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to automated disassembly of portable electronic devices. Refurbished devices also provide affordable alternative for people who can't afford to buy new devices.Today the U.S. This is why it's important to bring battery operated devices to a place that accepts e-waste as they will ensure batteries are taken.Ĭomputer and phone logic boards are made with rare minerals as recycling reduces our need for mining and mineral extraction. Most devices like phones, computers and tablets are very hard to open without specialised tools and knowledge. Just think about amount of lithium batteries thrown away each year together with unwanted devices. Why we do it?īy recycling we are not only saving valuable resources and energy but are also preventing harmful and toxic waste anding up in our landfills. Faulty parts are recycled through Recycling for Charity. ![]() Parts that pass the testing are assembled into devices and sold as "Refurbished Devices" in our stores. We have to charge a recycling fee for old iMacs ($30) as they have large LCD screens that cost money to dispose responsibly.Įach device worth saving gets taken apart by our technicians.Įach part is tested separately to assess the device state. Other older MacBooks, iPhones and iPads are recycled for free. We pay $$ for newer Apple devices, generally MacBooks and iMacs from 2013 onwards and iPhones and iPads from 2017 onwards. ![]() We pride ourselves in ability to repair and repurpose Apple devices, and have been doing so for over five years.īy working with us you are prolonging a devices' life and reducing the impact the technology has on the environment.
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