WHAT IF THE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT NEEDS REPAIR OR UPGRADING?
The order encourages the use of computer recycling to repair and upgrade computers before they are transferred to schools and other eligible recipients. Some recyclers refurbish computers themselves; others teach students how to refurbish them for use in their own school districts. Many recyclers can also assist with teacher training, mentoring, and computer maintenance. Federal Executive Boards may be able to help identify computer recyclers in their regions because they have been provided with a preliminary list of recycling organizations. In addition, Federal employees, particularly those in scientific fields, are frequently active in community computer organizations such as the newly founded Tech Corps. They can be very useful in identifying appropriate assistance.
