Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by

01.16.26

Do not remove the heatsink of the motherboard if the motherboard or PC needs to be tested later.

When remove IDE cable, make sure pull the cable out straight; do not lift one side first. Lifting one side first will bend the connector pins.

01.13.26

All Other Printer #6068

POS Receipt Printer

• Value check as “Pre-owned.”
• Greasy POS Receipt Printer scrap value is $100.

01.06.26

How to use ARIS for value check

Leave a note if needed. Higher priority from top to bottom

• Notate functional damage. Example:
  • The item has corrosion in the battery compartment.
  • The item has a broken connector.
• If the item is removed from a unit, note which unit is removed from. Example:
  • The module is removed from the Brand Model unit.
• The item could come from a unit, but came in loose. Example:
  • The module came in loose.
• Notate the pickup-related item’s previous condition. Example:
  • The item is from a repair center/shop.
  • The item was previously wet.
  • The item came in wet.
  • The item was stored outside for a long period of time.
• Notate physical damage. Example:
  • The item’s case is cracked.
• Notate the difference between the item on hand and the chosen listing. Example:
  • Listing included the battery. Item on hand does not.
• Notate the converted price. Example:
  • ” Price converted from $XXX Pre-owned/For Parts sold.”
• Notate whether the Power supply is included or not. Example:
  • Included the power supply.
• Notate QTY. Example:
  • QTY: 6

12.24.25

Audio/Video Equipment #5997

Wireless Microphone

• A wireless microphone normally includes 2 parts: the microphone head and the transmitter. Make sure to use the listing included the same parts when value checking.

How to use ARIS for value check

• Try to avoid using the auction or best off accepted listings. However, if they are the only option, then use the listing and leave a note on the value check label.

12.19.25

Laptop Docking Station (USB 3.0 & Older) #6026

Item type specicfic

 Toughbook or rugged laptop docking station

• Most Toughbook or rugged laptop docking stations are made to mount the laptop in a vehicle; value check them by using the Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C)  category.
• Typical brands are Panasonic and HAVIS.

12.17.25

PC Tech Level 1: Customer Drop Off

End of the day

• Combine the #1126 DROP OFF: COMPUTERS, SERVERS, and  #1133 DROP OFF: LAPTOPS, MACBOOKS & SMARTPHONES by the end of the day, and move it to the processing row for processing them the next day. Create a new vessel as needed.

Reminder for drop off after the customer leaves

• Sort out all items that have been misplaced.
• Process loss HDD/SSD immediately.
• Remove iPhone, Apple laptop, and Apple All-In-Ones. Print labels and put them away.

 

12.16.25

When processing the game console, make sure to use ARIS to print out the label.

Video Game Consoles #6016

12.15.25

How to Bag & Tag

Laptops

Keep Face the laptop open side to you, and put the label at the top left corner of the top surface. Pickup number should be close to the left edge. Do not put the inventory label over the LCD, Brand, Model, Manufacture label, button, or Ports.
Scrap Remove RAM and Storage Face the laptop open side to you, and put the label at the top left corner of the top surface. Do not put the inventory label over the LCD, Brand, Model, Manufacture label, button, or Ports.

12.10.25

UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

Metal Case Desktop/Rackmount UPS w/o LCD

• Value check as “For Parts” Condition
• If there is no “For Parts” Listing sold, the UPS will be scrapped.

PC Tech Level 1: Customer Drop Off

Do not accept item list updated

12.05.25

Leave your name and date in the comment, and post it after you finish your morning reading for today.

For techs who pass the training, read the Advanced value check page.

11.24.25

How to Bag & Tag

• How to Bag & Tag If Item Is For Resale (#1072 eBay Items For Resale)
  • For small items stored in bags, attach the label to the bag—not the item.
  • Cleaning the item to better apply the value check label.
  • For larger items, place the Value Check label securely on an inconspicuous area of the item. If you need to add a secondary label for notes, “dog-tag” it onto the Value Check label.

 

11.20.25

Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

• The hard drives are locked in the cage; put away the drives by the end of the day. The team lead will unlock the cage around 4:15 PM every day.
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How to use ARIS for value check

• When you open a sold listing, you may see a message at the top such as ‘This listing was ended by the seller’ or ‘This item is out of stock.’ This means the item was not actually sold. Try to avoid using these listings for pricing; however, if it is the only available listing, you may use it and leave a note.
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11.13.25

Loose Motherboards #6024

Check the CPU socket damage if there is no CPU.

• 
• For the motherboard that has a damaged CPU socket, value check for parts.

11.12.25

PC Tech Level 1: Asset Tag/Property Of Removal

• Sometimes, the item is a special order for the customer, and the manufacturer’s label may contain customer information that needs to be removed. Use the blade cut off the area that has the customer information.
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11.11.25

PC Cards: Internal AGP PCI PCI-e Type W/Gold Finger #6034

Item Specific

• PGA 370 to Slot 1 CPU adapter
  • This type of adapter will automatically pass to eBay.
  • 

11.04.25

Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991

• For a white or beige Compaq Pentium 1 or older PC, leave the hard drive in the machine if it passed the value check. The hard drive will contain the BIOS to use for testing later.

10.30.25

PC Cards: Internal AGP PCI PCI-e Type W/Gold Finger #6034

• For other cards, compare the OEM brand and part number and the manufacturer’s brand and model, and use whichever provides more results.

• Item Specific

  • RAID card
    • Some of the RAID cards are sold at a high price because they are flashed with IT mode. Make sure you choose the listing without the IT mode.

10.30.25

How to Use the Banding Tool to Band a Pallet

10.27.25

DVR For CCTV Or Security Cameras #5988

• Storage media

  • Leave the hard drive in the unit if the item passed the value check.

10.27.25

All stackable pallets must not exceed 5 feet in height. Do not stack items higher than this limit.

Lifting and Material Handling Policy

10.24.25

How to Identify Item Condition when Value Check

If an item is sealed in the Uline box. Treat the item like used.

10.21.25

How to use Uline Pallet Truck Scale

Note

• Turn on the pallet jack scale only when it is free of any load.

• After lifting the pallet, the weight can be considered accurate if:

  • The pallet moves freely without obstruction.

  • The weight remains consistent while lifting or moving.

10.17.25

PC Tech Level 1: Asset Tag/Property Of Removal

Q&A

For the item that passed the value check only.

Q: The item is sealed in the box, and the label includes both item information (such as brand and model) and customer information. What should I do?

A: In this case, remove only the part of the label that contains the customer information. Leave the item information on the box so the next person can identify the item without opening it.

Q: The item doesn’t have a model number on it, but there is an asset tag that includes the item information. What should I do?

A: Leave the asset tag on the item. Add a note on the value check label explaining why the asset tag was not removed.

10.09.25

Production Point Calculation

Customer Pickup Procedure- For Helpers

10.03.25

How to use ARIS for value check

P.S.

• Remove single-use batteries from items that will go to eBay; leaving the batteries may cause damage.

10.02.25

PC Tech Level 1: Asset Tag/Property Of Removal

Exceptions:

• For certain types of items, the asset tag is not required to be removed. That will be included
  • Scrap AC adapter
  • Scrap Keyboard & mice
  • Scrap FAN
  • Scrap Metal
  • Scrap Headphone
  • Scrap Speakers
  • Scrap Plastic
  • Scrap Power Strip
  • Scrap Mixed Wire

09.25.25

Audio/Video Equipment #5997

• On-hold equipment may include a USB drive, SD card, CF card, or data cartridge. If the item passes the value check, retain the storage media with the unit and note this on the value check label.

Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051

Brand Specific

For Adtran, use the part number when performing a value check.

09.24.25

All Other Printer #6068

Magicard Enduro+:

• If the Magicard Enduro+ printer does not come with ribbon, then it’s scrap.
• Only apply for Magicard Enduro+; other models still need a value check
• Magicard Enduro+ only works with the brand-new ribbon. If there is no ribbon in the printer, we are not able to test it.

How to Bag & Tag

Gold finger Card

Circuit Board

Do not tape bagged items together, as this can create additional force that may dislodge capacitors or cause other damage. Instead, each item should be bagged individually and then placed together in a larger bag for proper storage

09.22.25

Make sure not to leave scratches when removing an asset tag. Replace the scrapper blade as needed. Scratches will affect the value of the item.

09.22.25 626 imaging Service Value Check Instructions

Collimator:

• Keep all Raclo Collimators. Put them in their own vessel.
• Notify your supervisor when you put the collimator in the vessel.
• Value check other brands as well. For any items that sold for $250 or more pre-owned, put them with the Raclo brand ones. If there are only active listings and no sold listings, scrap them.

09.18.25 626 imaging Service Value Check Instructions

PC/Server/Motherboard:

• Use the OEM brand and model for the value check first. If no sold listing is found, use the motherboard brand and model.
• Use the motherboard brand and model for value checking on the custom PC or server.
• When removing a motherboard from a machine, be sure to record the brand and model of the machine it was removed from.

 

09.17.25

Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051

For Cisco Meraki, use the lowest “pre-owned” sold listing price. Under $100 will be scrapped.

For Dell Sonicwall, use the lowest “pre-owned” sold listing price. Under $100 will be scrapped.

09.16.25

RAM/Memory #5982

10/100/1000 Single Port(Ethernet Port) PCI NIC #6035

Socket 7 Motherboard #6023

Industrial Boards, Circuit Boards, Modules W/o Gold Finger #6003

Webcams #6045

09.15.25

Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C) #6025

Dell-branded docking stations were added to the auto scrap.

Keyboards & Mice #6030

09.12.25

Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

Putaway

• Scrap
  • Rackmount size: #1124 SCRAP: Server
  • Small form factor: #1012 SCRAP: NETWORKING EQUIPMENT (ALL OTHER) or #1080 SCRAP: NETWORKING EQUIPMENT (PLASTIC CASE)

Used PC Speakers W/ 3.5mm Jack or USB #6001

Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C) #6025

Laptop Docking Station (USB 3.0 & Older) #6026

Laptop Monitor Stand #6053

New PC Speakers #5993

09.09.25

All new items need to be value checked. Do not open the box or packing unless the item’s value check result is scrap.

09.09.25

Battery: Loose Battery #9054

Battery: Lead-Acid #5999

UPS, Battery Back-Up W/O LCD #6043

UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

09.08.25

Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

Barcode Scanner Or PDA #5996

Tivo, Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver #6047

Floppy Drive #6005

Optical Drive, CD, DVD #6021

Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

CD, DVD, Optical Media #6004

Magnetic Media: All Tapes, Floppy, Zip & Jaz Disks #6058

Laptops To Be Value Checked: 8th Gen Or Newer & Single Core Or Older Laptops #12380

08.19.25 PC Tech Level 1: Customer Drop Off

• Chargeable
  • Printer.
    • $20 disposal fee for each small-sized laser or inkjet printer 
    • $20 disposal fee for each fax machine
    • $40 disposal fee for each large-format printer or desktop copier.
    • $100 disposal fee for large-format copier
  • Home Appliance
    • Dehumidifier, Small AC Unit $50 each.
    • Vacuum cleaner $20. Robot Vacuums are free.
    • Major Appliances ($100, Dropped Off)
      • Refrigerators & Freezers
      • Kegerators
      • Refrigerators
      • Upright & Chest Freezers
      • Wine Fridges & Cellars
    • Mini Fridges ($40.00)
  • Speakers
    • Minimum $20 fee for a pair of speakers. Just the Speakers. The minimum Charge is $20.00, whether it’s one or a pair.
    • No Fee For Microphones, Earphones, Smart Speaker/Dock, Small PC Speakers, or Sound Bar.
  • LCD TV
    • $2 per inch disposal fee
  • CRT Monitor/TV
    • $5 per LB disposal fee

08.18.25 Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

Where to Put Away If Keeper: 

• #1048 3.5″ SATA HDD to be wiped (2TB or above)

08.18.25 How to load the scrap vessels on the truck

08.15.25 PC Cards: Internal AGP PCI PCI-e Type W/Gold Finger #6034

How to value check

• Use the Model over the part number when value checking Video cards.

08.15.25

Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051

Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

08.14.25 All Servers&Workstations #6000

• Putaway

  • Where to Put Away If Keeper: #1165 ALL OTHER SERVERS & WORKSTATIONS TO BE TESTED
  • Where to Put Away If Scrap:
    • Rackmount Server: #1124 SCRAP: SERVER WORKSTATION
    • Tower server or Tower workstation: #1009 SCRAP: PC PALLET

08.14.25

Apple Computer Power Mac/Mac Pro/iMac/MacBook(Air, Pro)/iPad/iPhone Devices #5986

08.13.25

Intel Core 2 Duo Or Intel/AMD Dual Core Or iSeries 4th Gen & Older PC #5984

i-Series CPU PC 6th Gen & Newer #6002

 

08.12.25 Tablets: Windows, Apple or Android #6006

 

08.12.25 Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

Where to Put Away If Keeper: 

• #1050 IDE HDD to be wiped(10GB or less)
• #1048 3.5″ SATA HDD to be wiped (1TB or above)
• #1047 2.5″ SATA HDD to be wiped (500GB or above)
• #1049 SAS HDD to be wiped
  • 3.5″ 8TB or above
  • 2.5″ 4TB or above
• #1149 SCSI HDD to be wiped (SCSI 50-pin connector)
• #1150 SSD to be wiped (120GB or above)
  • SATA
  • SAS
  • mSATA
  • M.2
  • PCIe
• #1093 Other Hard drives to be reviewed (External drives)
• #1151 Other Type Of Storage (SD card, USB drive)

08.11.25

Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991

All Servers&Workstations #6000

08.05.25

Laptop Pre-Sort

• Place laptops lid to lid and bottom to bottom to avoid scratches when put away.

Apple Computer & Devices #5986 Tablets: Windows, Apple or Android #6006 Cell Phones & Smartphones (Non Apple) #6066

• Place tablets/smartphones screen-to-screen and back-to-back to avoid scratches when put away.

Laptops PC/Mac & All-In-One #6042

• Place laptops lid to lid and bottom to bottom to avoid scratches when put away.

08.04.25 PC LCD Monitor & Flat Screen TV’s #6038

• Value check medical-grade monitors by using the All Other Item category.
• How to identify a Medical Grade Monitor?
  • Most Common brands: Braco, Siemens, Ezio, Stryker
  • The monitor was removed from the medical equipment.
  • If not sure, ask your supervisor
  • Sold under $100 will go to #1082
  • Sold for $100 or more will be passed on for QC.

08.04.25 LCD Monitor Stand #6059

Where to Put Away: #1079 Scrap: FERROUS METAL, #1094 SCRAP: NON-FERROUS METAL

All LCD Stands are scrap now.

08.04.25 Loose Motherboards #6024

• For a desktop motherboard that has physical damage, keep it if it sold for over $250.
• A motherboard that has a damaged CPU socket will be scrapped.

08.01.25

New vessels added. next to #1141 HP SNAP ON LCD MONITOR STAND

08.01.25 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049 VPN, Firewall Appliance #6048

• For F5 networks
  • Use the listing without a hard drive.
  • Sold less than $100 will be scrapped.

07.31.25 PC LCD Monitor & Flat Screen TV’s #6038

07.29.25 How to use ARIS for value check

The value checker should review the listing description when there is a large price range. If the prices are +/- $20, then the fine details of the description hold less value, since all the sold items are priced so close to each other, in terms of value. However, if prices are $100 or more apart, then it should be reasoned that something in the description or condition, maybe affecting the values, so dynamic. Many times, there is a reason, but sometimes people just price items lower or higher with no outline reason. If this is the case, then the value checker should escalate the situation to their Team Lead for the final decision.

07.24.25 All Servers & Workstations #6000

• Leave cards in Fujitsu Celsius workstations

07.24.25 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

• Datto server will be value check as a server. Ask your supervisor if you can not determine.

07.14.25 Leave your name and date in the comment, and post it after you finish your morning reading for today.

07.11.25 VPN, Firewall Appliance #6048

• If the item passed the value check
  • Remove Hot-Swap Hard Drive
  • Leave non-hot-swap storage media in the unit, and leave a note.

07.11.25 Rackmount KVM Console #6062

• Removed the LCD and put it in the #1018 SCRAP: LCD/LED FLAT SCREEN MONITOR
• Keyboard will go to #1020 SCRAP: KEYBOARD & MICE
• The metal frame will go to scrap metal based on the metal type.
• If there is a KVM switch included with the console, remove the switch and use the networking category to value check the switch.

07.10.25

• Stretch wrap the pallet every 2 feet when putting away items.
• Replace the scrap vessel when filled up. No overfill.
• Stretch wrap the scrap vessel when the Gaylord box has cut cardboard.

06.24.25 Item Direct Scrap List

All-In-One

•  iMac
  • A1058
  • A1076
  • A1144
  • A1145
  • A1173
  • A1174
  • A1195
  • A1208
  • A1207
  • A1200
  • A1224
  • A1225
  • A1311
  • A1312

06.16.25 PC Tech Level 1: Hard Drive & Storage Media Removal Policy

• Industrial PC or MOBO
  • Be aware of the Diskon chip SSD. They look like regular chips, but they are SSDs.
  • 

06.11.25 PC Tech Level 1: Hard Drive & Storage Media Removal Policy

Optical or Magnetic Media Removal

• • All devices need to check for optical or magnetic media.

 

• Insert a paperclip into the Emergency Eject hole to open the optical drive.
• Push the eject button on the floppy drive to eject the floppy disk.

Put Away

• #1010 SCRAP: OPTICAL DISC
• #1016 SCRAP: MAGNETIC MEDIA

06.03.25

When replacing the scrap vessel, let your supervisor know if anything is wrong with the vessel.

Example: If some scrap items do not belong to the scrap vessel, please notify your supervisor.

05.27.25

Make sure to fill in the date if the label requires it

 

05.22.25 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049 Mid-Grade Circuit Board w/o Gold Finger #6003 All Other Items For Value Check #5992

When value checking a chassis with modules:

05.22.25 PC Tech Level 1: Customer Drop Off

• Not Accepted
  • Light Bulbs(Any kind)
  • Single-use battery
  • Magnetic Media. (tape, floppy disk, etc.)
  • Optical Media. (CD, DVD, etc.)
  • Glass.
  • Furniture
  • Liquid
  • Large QTY of cracked LCD
  • Large QTY of broken printers
  • House waste
  • Loose battery other than Lead-Acid.
  • Cell Phone or tablet that has a bulging battery. (fire hazard)
  • A laptop that has an internal battery bulge. (fire hazard) 
  • Large Commercial & Home Appliance
• Chargeable
  • Printer.
    • $20 disposal fee for each small-sized laser or inkjet printer 
    • $20 disposal fee for each fax machine
    • $40 disposal fee for each large-format printer or desktop copier.
    • $100 disposal fee for large-format copier
  • Home Appliance
    • Dehumidifier, Small AC Unit $20 each.
    • Vacuum cleaner $20
  • Speakers
    • Minimum $20 fee for a pair of speakers. Just the Speakers. The minimum Charge is $20.00, whether it’s one or a pair.
  • LCD TV
    • $2 per inch disposal fee
  • CRT Monitor/TV
    • $5 per LB disposal fee

 

05.13.25 Cameras: Photo, Analog, Digital, Video Etc #5990

• Point-and-shoot cameras are scrap if not include a battery and a charger.

05.06.25 Ip Phone Wireless Headset #6039

How to Value Check

• Value check for parts, use the highest for parts listing first, if there is no listing for parts, use the highest pre-owned listing, and convert the price.
• If you have QTY 5 or less, sold under $60 used or $30 for parts, it will be scrapped.
• If you have a QTY of more than 5, sold under $30 used or $15 for parts will be scrapped.

05.02.25 Barcode Scanner Or PDA #5996

• Zebra and Symbol Scanner or PDAs using PN over model for value check.
• If PDA passed the value check. Make sure to pass on the power supply or cradle if available.

05.01.25 New scrap vessel label created

#1172 SCRAP: 100% NON-FERROUS METAL

04.30.25 Keyboards & Mice #6030

• Value Check (use all other item categories)
  • Mechanical gaming keyboard.(wired or wireless)
  • PS/2 beige keyboard.
  • IBM keyboard.
  • Sun Micro keyboard or mouse.
  • AT keyboard connector.
  • Apple ADB keyboard or mouse.
  • Terminal keyboard.
  • Mechanical keyboard(wired or wireless)
  • Vintage keyboard.
• Scrap
  • Wireless keyboard & mice, and leave the battery with them.
  • Black PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse.
  • Damaged keyboards or mice
  • USB keyboard & mice.

04.29.25 Leave your name and date in the comment and post it.

04.28.25 UPS, Battery Back-Up W/O LCD #6043 UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

• Value check all the metal case UPSs.

04.24.25 All Servers & Workstations #6000

• Intel and Supermicro or custom servers will need to use the motherboard brand and part number for value checking. Choose the server listing with the same condition. If there is no server listing with the same condition, then choose the motherboard listing (Motherboard scrap value is $60 sold, $120 unsold/active). 

04.23.25 PC LCD Monitor & Flat Screen TV’s #6038

• When an LCD monitor comes with a human-scale monitor arm, remove the mount plate from the LCD monitor.

04.17.25

• Links for different circuit boards.
  • Low Grade Circuit Board w/o Gold Finger #10968
  • Mid-Grade Circuit Board w/o Gold Finger #6003
  • Telecom Trunk card, Module #10754: Value check for parts
  • Power Circuit Board #10776: Value check for parts if they came in loose.

04.09.25 added pictures and reworded for Apple keyboard Keyboards & Mice #6030

• For Apple keyboards & mice
  • Keep
    • • The wireless keyboard or mouse has a Lightning port.

    

    • iMac G3 Colorful keyboard and mouse
    • 
  • Scrap
    • USB wired keyboard and mouse with a white base.
    • Wireless keyboard and mouse do not have a Lightning port.

04.08.25 Add index links on all other items and audio/video pages

All Other Items For Value Check #5992

• Medical/Laboratory Equipment #10409
• Typewriter #8180
• Memory Card Reader #8173
• Printer Paper Feeder #7563
• Thermostat #6072
• Smoke Detector #6071
• Projector Bulb #6073
• Calculator #6064
• Laptop Security Lock #6057
• Kitchen Appliance #5981

Audio/Video Equipment #5997

• Alarm Clock with Radio #7745
• Satellite Radio #7738
• Digital Frame #7782
• VCD/DVD Player #7741

03.28.25 Mini PC/Media Player #6010

• Apple TV and Android TV box are scrap. Put in the scrap #1026 SCRAP: AUDIO / VIDEO

03.27.25 Loose Motherboards #6024 Socket 7 Motherboard #6023

Where to Put Away If Keeper: #1072 EBAY: ITEMS FOR RESALE

03.26.25Scanner #10253

• Fujitsu scanner uses part number over model. The same model scanner may have a different part number.
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03.25.25

Use a magnet to test the scrap metal when put away.

• Ferrous metal (pure ferrous or most ferrous) will go to  #1079 Scrap: FERROUS METAL
• Mixed non-ferrous metal will go to #1094 SCRAP: NON-FERROUS METAL is next to #1079 SCRAP: FERROUS METAL
• Pure non-ferrous metal will go to #1094 SCRAP: NON-FERROUS METAL is next to #1019 | LAPTOP POWER SUPPLIES

03.25.25 PC Tech Level 1: Hard Drive & Storage Media Removal Policy

• • All Hard drive has to be removed from the device.
  • All Scrap Units need to remove all types of storage media.
  • Leave the CF card or SD card in the device to be tested or for eBay, and mention it in a note on the value check label.
  • Only leave the hard drive in Mini PC, Apple Machines, Laptop(s) & All-In-Ones by default.
    • PC
      • Follow all hard drive data cables (IDE, SATA, SCSI) to see if there is a hard drive.
      • Some machines may have mSATA or m.2 SSD.
      • Some machines may have a PCIe SSD installed.
      • Removed all HDD/SSDs that were found
    • Server/Workstation
      • Most servers/workstations have a hard drive cage where you can find hard drives.
      • Follow all hard drive data cables (IDE, SATA, SCSI) to see if there is a hard drive.
      • Some servers/workstations may have a PCIe adapter or an SSD installed.
      • Removed all HDD/SSDs that were found

 

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03.25.25 How To Identify Common Model/Part Numbers

SBC(Single Board Computer)

Advantech Example:

• PCE-5126QG2-1401E-T
• PCE-5128
• PCA-6187

03.19.25 Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991

All Servers & Workstations #6000

How to Value Check

• Choose the listing with the same CPU series. (I series CPU, Xeon CPU, Ryzen CPU, etc.)

03.19.25Audio/Video Equipment #5997

• Leave the Hard drive with the A/V equipment for eBay.

03.14.25 Keyboards & Mice #6030

• Value Check (use all other item category)
  • IBM keyboard.
  • Sun micro keyboard or mouse.
  • AT connector keyboard.
  • Apple ADB keyboard or mouse.
  • Terminal keyboard.
  • Mechanical keyboard(wired or wireless)
  • Vintage keyboard.
  • 
• Wholesale
  • Black USB keyboard
  • Black USB mice
• Scrap
  • Wireless keyboard & mice, and leave the battery with them.
  • Black PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse.
  • Non-black keyboards
  • The keyboard is missing 1 or more keys
  • Damaged keyboards or mice

 

03.05.25 RAM/Memory #5982

Keep:

Sort and put away based on size and RAM type.

• 4GB or larger size DDR3 RAM
• DDR4 RAM
• DDR5 RAM

Scrap:

Sort and put away based on whether it has a heatsink or not. (after sorted, put scrap RAM in an anti-static bag and put inventory label on the bag, put away when bag is full.)

• 2GB or smaller size DDR3 RAM
• DDR2 RAM
• DDR1 RAM
• SD RAM
• RAM BUS.
• SIMM RAM

02.28.25 Cables, Cords & Wire #5983

Where to Put Away If Scrap:

• VGA Cable: #1041 DB-15 VGA CABLE
• DVI Cable: #1062 DVI CABLE
• Standard Power Cord: #1003 POWER CORD: STANDARD
• Ethernet cable: #1022 SCRAP: ETHERNET WIRE
• All Other Cables: #1013 SCRAP: MIXED WIRE

02.27.25 AC Adapters & Laptop Chargers #6022

02.20.25

Record the item defective note in the note filed.

02.07.25

Stop using the ‘Unknown CPU PC, or PC w/ USB3 Motherboard ‘ category from 02/10/2025.

• If a custom PC missing a CPU sticker, use the ‘Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested’ category for value check the motherboard brand and part number.
• If a Brand PC missing a CPU sticker
  • if they are the same model PC from the same pickup, treat them like they have the same CPU.
  • Google the model to find out the CPU type for the machine.
  • Ask the supervisor for help how to determine what CPU type that PC has.

02.04.25Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991

• Do not remove the Raiser Card. A riser card is needed for testing. A riser card is a printed circuit board that gives a computer motherboard the option for additional expansion cards to be added to the computer.
• 

02.04.25 If a computer does not have a CPU stick, checking the CPU socket will help determine the CPU type

• Intel
  • LGA1366 (Socket B): 1st Gen of I series CPULGA1156(Socket H1): 1st Gen I series CPULGA1155(Socket H2): 2nd and 3rd I series CPULGA1150(Socket H3): 4th Gen I series CPULGA1151(Socket H4): 6th Gen to 9th Gen I series CPULGA1200(Socket H5): 10th Gen and 11th Gen I series CPULGA1700(Socket V): 12th Gen to 14th Gen I series CPU

 

01.23.25 Ip Phone Wireless Headset #6039

Scrap

• All Plantronics 
• Jabra 9400bs
• Jabra GN9125
• All Intertek
• All Jelly Comb

Note

• The most common Brands for IP Phone Wireless Headset: are Jabra, and Plantronics.
• If you have QTY 5 or less, Sold under $60 will be scrapped.
• If you have a QTY of more than 5, Sold under $30 will be scrapped.
• Logitech, Sennheiser, Poly, and Jabra are only good with bases and headsets. If one or the other is missing they are scrap as well.

01.17.25 Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C) #6025

How to Value Check

• Passthrough all Dell and Lenovo Type-C Docking stations to eBay.(Use the “Item Not Found On eBay” option)
• HP, Perfekt, Toshiba, and J5 Create docking stations are Scrap. (Use the “Told Scrap by supervisor” option)
• Other brands need a value check.

01.16.25 LCD 17″ & 19″ put away instructions for AR department

Wholesale LCD Requirement

• The screen is not cracked.
• No heavy scratch on the screen.
• Does not have 2 or more light scratches. No light scratch will be over 3 inch
• The housing is intact.
• All ports are intact.

01.15.25 Cable & Dsl Modem #6052

How to identify a modem

• The modem should have a coax cable connecter.

01.13.25 ARIS Process for 17″ &19″ LCD was changed.

PC LCD Monitor & Flat Screen TV’s #6038

• 17″ & 19″ LCD put away refer to LCD 17″ & 19″ put away instructions for AR department

01.08.25 iSeries Cpu Pc 6th Gen & Newer #6002

• Micro PC:
  • Keep storage with a Micro PC
  • Remove all loose screws inside the PC.
  • Put all Micro PCs into the speekpack next to the scrap laptop.
  • 

01.06.25Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049 VPN, Firewall Appliance #6048

• For Ubiquiti or Unifi product
  • Small items like wireless access points, sold under $60 will be scrapped.
  • Rackmount items like network switches, sold under $100 will be scrapped.

01.03.25 How to use ARIS for value check

How to bag and tag items, pictures uploaded, follow the instructions for how to label items.

12.31.24 When processing 626 imaging vessels, must call the supervisor for a strategy meeting to point out the scrap items.

12.23.24 If the vessel is not in the location, Please create a new vessel when put away.

12.19.24 How to use ARIS for value check Posted. Leave a comment after reading.

12.12.24 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

• All NASs that passed the value check were directly sent to eBay for testing.

Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

• For PBX or Phone system, value check for parts.

12.09.24 Keyboards & Mice #6030

• If a keyboard does not fit in any options on the page, ask your supervisor for instructions.
• No need to cut the cord for scrap.

12.03.24 Projectors #6040

• For the Carousel or Slide Projector, use for parts listing when value check.

11.29.24 Location update

#1040 SCRAP: INK CARTRIDGE is now next to Projector Bulbs.

#1116 PARTS: WEBCAMS moved to the top shelf.

11.27.24 Tivo, Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver #6047 Audio/Video Equipment #5997

Where to Put Away When Scrap: #1026 SCRAP: AUDIO / VIDEO

 

11.13.24 Ip Phone Wireless Headset #6039

Scrap

Plantronics- The ones that look like the ones in the pictures will be scrapped.

 

Jabra- The ones that look like the ones in the pictures will be scrapped.

 

Tivo, Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver #6047

• Put the DISH smart card into the SIM card Box on the hard drive shelf.

Cell Phones & Smartphones (Non Apple) #6066 Tablets: Windows, Apple or Android #6006 eBook Reader: Nook, Amazon Kindle Or Fire #6054 Mobile Hotspot #6067 Apple Computer & Devices #5986

• Put the SIM card into the SIM card Box on the hard drive shelf.

11.01.24Motherboards W/ USB3.0 #6023 Motherboards W/ USB2.0 Or Older #6024

• When put away the motherboard in #1110. Put the motherboard into the handle box then put the box into the speed pack. Put cardboard when the bottom layer is filled out.
• 

10.28.24 AC Adapters & Laptop Chargers #6022

10.14.24Intel Core 2 Duo Or Intel/AMD Dual Core Or iSeries 4th Gen &Below PC #5984

iSeries Cpu Pc 6th Gen & Newer #6002

 

10.02.24 Item Direct Scrap List Updated.

09.27.24 All Other Printer #6068

• POS Receipt Printer scrap value is $100.

All Other Items For Value Check #5992

• Value check LCD touchscreen monitor. Scrap value is $100.

09.17.24 Posted a new page: How to Identify Item Condition when Value Check

All Other Printer #6068

• All Inkjet printers will be value-checked as “For Parts”

08.30.24 Cell Phones & Smartphones (Non Apple) #6066  Tablets: Windows, Apple or Android #6006 Tablets: Windows, Apple or Android #6006

• When a Mobile device has a bulging battery. Give the device to your supervisor.
• 

08.30.24 Apple Computer & Devices #5986

Note

• For Apple machines, only need to remove the asset tag. Leave the hard drive and card in, do not remove them.
• For iPads and iPhones, remove the case from it and write the SIM card carrier on the label.
• When a Mobile device has a bulging battery. Give the device to your supervisor.

08.28.24 Battery: Lead-Acid #5999

Put away

Stack the batteries neatly on the pallet, and put cardboard between layers. 2 layers of cardboard for the bottom. 2 layers of batteries max for the pallet.

08.28.24 Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C) #6025

How to Value Check

• Passthrough all Type-C Docking stations to eBay.(Use the “Item Not Found On eBay” option) 

08.28.24 Analog, Digital, Voip, Ip Phone #5995

How to Value Check

• If you have
  • QTY 10 or more phones with the same model, Use the highest Sold Pre-owened Listing.
  • QTY less 10,
    • use the highest “For Parts” listing first.
    • If there is no ‘For Parts’ listing, Use the lowest ‘Pre-owned’ listing price(Do not convert the price).

08.28.24 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049 VPN, Firewall Appliance #6048

• For Cisco Meraki, use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.
• For Dell Sonicwall( not Sonicwall), use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.
• (Dell)
• (Non-Dell)
• For Fortinet, Scrap it if it is not new.
• All WatchGuard will be scrapped.
• For rack-mount devices sold for less than $100 free shipping or $60 with shipping will be scrap.

 

08.28.24 UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

• Rackmount UPS, Scrap it if sold for parts under $100 with shipping. 

08.21.24 All Other Items For Value Check #5992

• Tape Drive uses a “For Parts” listing for value checking.

08.20.24

Remove SIM cards from all devices.

07.23.24 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

• • All WatchGuard will be scrapped.

07.19.24

Cameras: CCTV W/ POE Or Ethernet #6055

Note

• Unifi Camera will be listed AS-IS. Look for ‘For Parts listing’. We are not able to test. Leave a note for the value check label ‘Need reset.’

07.08.24

Cables, Cords & Wire #5983

• More than a handful of coax cable will go to #1079 Scrap: FERROUS METAL

06.05.24

• Use the appropriate size of bag for an item.

04.30.24

• Toner Cartridge #6028 Updated.

04.18.24

• Value Check KVM console using All other item categories.
• Updated Index page
  • iSeries Cpu Pc 4th Gen & Above #6002
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Or Intel/AMD Dual Core Or iSeries 3rd Gen &Below PC #5984

04.01.24

• PC Tech Level 2: Wholesale iSeries PC/Server Testing put away process updated. Need to read it. leave a comment after reading it.

03.18.24

• The fax machine’s scrap value will be $100.

03.15.24

• For Fortinet, Scrap it if not new.

02.07.24 Battery: Lead-Acid #5999

Put away

Stack the batteries neatly on the pallet, and put cardboard between layers. 2 layers of cardboard for the bottom. Stretch wrap when stacked up to 3 layers.

01.18.24

Anything that goes to the eBay department for sale has to be data-free. Either the hard drive has been removed or reset to factory default. We can not sell anything with customer information on it, even if it’s valuable.

01.09.24 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

Where to Put Away If Scrap: #1124 SCRAP: SERVER

01.02.24 Typewriter #8180

Scrap List

• Brother ML Series.

12.28.23 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049VPN, Firewall Appliance #6048

• For Cisco Meraki, use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.
• For Dell Sonicwall/WatchGuard, use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.
• For Fortinet, use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.

12.19.23 All Servers & Workstations #6000

• Intel and Supermicro servers will need to use the motherboard brand and part number for value check.
• Scrap List:
  • Dell PowerEdge 1950
  • Dell PowerEdge 2950
  • Dell PowerEdge R610
  • Dell PowerEdge R710

12.13.23 Typewriter #8180

Scrap List

• Brother ML100

12.11.23 Industrial Boards, Circuit Boards, Modules w/o Gold Finger #6003

Note

• Remove CPU heat sink for scrap motherboard.
• Remove housing for scrap circuit board.
• Scrap Cisco module can be put in with housing.

12.07.23  Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

• For the Scrap Phone System, remove all cards and modules and value check them.

A New Item Index posted

Telecom Trunk card, Module w/o Gold Finger #10754

11.21.23 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

• Look for ‘Pre-owned’ listing for:
  • QNAP Drobo, or Synology
  • NAS that can POST test. (Datto)

11.10.23 Laser or Inkjet Printer #5998

• For the ink printer, put it on the pallet in an upright position to prevent leaking.

10.30.23 All Other Printer #6068

• Use the “For Parts” Listing when processing the ink check scanner, convert to the lowest price if no “For parts” Listing is available.

Mobile Hotspot #6067

• • Remove the SIM card.

10.20.23 PC Tech Level 1: How to Identify CPU Types, Intel & AMD Case Stickers

10.19.23 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

• For items including circuit board SSD, ask the supervisor for approval of removal.

10.17.23 Scanner #10253

• Inspect the scanner roller condition, and make sure is not melted. Leave the melted roller and use the ‘For Parts’ listing for the value check and mention it in the note.
• Good condition scanner uses the “Pre-Owned” listing, scrap value is $60.
• Choose the listing that has the same condition as the item on hand. (power supply, paper trays, etc.)

10.13.23 Keyboards & Mice #6030

• For Black USB or PS/2 keyboards, scrap the keyboard is missing keys.

10.11.23 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

• For Dell Sonicwall/WatchGuard,  use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.

09.13.23 Networking Equipment (All Other) #6051 Networking Equipment (Plastic Case) #6049

• For Cisco Meraki, use the highest sold price, Under $100 will be scrapped.

08.29.23 Projectors #6040

• For the overhead Projector, check for the mirror, can not test without the mirror. (No Mirror will be AS-IS.)

08.22.23 Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

• SSD
  • 2.5″ SATA SSD less than 120GB put into #1152 Hard Drive to Be Destroyed.
  • All other SSDs will be put into #1150 SSD to be wiped

07.31.23 Index page added Medical/Laboratory Equipment #10409

07.27.23 All Other Items For Value Check #5992

• • Remove the postage meter from the post machine.

07.11.23 All Servers & Workstations #6000

Scrap List:

• • Dell PowerEdge 2950
  • Dell PowerEdge R610

06.22.23 PC Cards: Internal AGP PCI PCI-e Type W/Gold Finger #6034

How to Bag & Tag If Item Is For Resale (#1072 eBay Items For Resale)

• Only Use Anti-Static Bags (pink) for the “Goldfinger” Card, label the bag.
• For multiple Cards, bag them individually. 
• When reusing a bag, remove or mark off or cover old labels.
• 

06.20.23 Scanner #10253 Item index posted.

06.15.23 PC Tech Level 1: Customer Drop Off

After customer leaving

• Process lose HDD/SSD immediately.

06.07.23 Networking Storage Array SAN or NAS #6061

• Look for a ‘For Parts’ listing or use half price for a ‘Pre-owned’ listing for:
  • Consumer grade NAS
  • Physically damaged unit
  • Rackmount NAS
• Look for ‘Pre-owned’ listing for:
  • QNAP or Synology

06.07.23 Scrap Metal: Ferrous #6050 Scrap Metal: Non-Ferrous #6027

• For power plug adapters, put in #1079 Ferrous Metal.

06.06.23 Cables, Cords & Wire #5983

• Fibre optical cables now go to#1079 Scrap: FERROUS METAL

05.24.23

• Submit all items been value checked. do not use one entry for different labels.

05.24.23 Laptop Docking Station (USB Type-C) #6025

• Use the listing that has the same item condition on hand. Such as including an AC adapter or keys, 
• 
• If the docking station is locked and no keys, then scrap.

05.22.23 Power Supplies: Server, Modular, PC, ATX Type #6031

• The server power supply and industrial power supply that can not be tested will be for parts.

05.19.23 Keyboards & Mice #6030

• How to put away keyboards

05.15.23 iSeries CPU PC #6002 

• Micro

05.12.23 UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

• UPS under 1500VA chooses “Told scrap by supervisor” and scrap.

05.05.23 Audio Speakers, All Other Types #5994

04.28.23 Intel Core 2 Duo Or Intel/AMD Dual Core PC #5984

• Ryzen CPU computers use Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested to value check. Do not use the Dual Core category for inventory.

04.13.23 Storage Media(HDD, SSD, Other) #8780

• SATA:
  • 3.5″ 1TB and above put into #1048 3.5″ SATA HDD to be wiped.
  • 2.5″ 500GB and above put into #1047 2.5″ SATA HDD to be wiped.
  • 3.5″ Less than 1TB and 2.5″ Less than 500GB put into #1152 Hard Drive to Be Destroyed.

04.06.23 iSeries Cpu Pc #6002

• If 4th gen i series PC missing parts (such as the side panel, and front bezel), Remove the CPU and, RAM then scrap.

04.03.23 Wholesale Hard Drive Wiping and Packing

• Large Capacity Hard Drive:
  • The drive is larger than 4TB and will go to eBay.
  • Keep 6TB or larger if wipe successful but with issues, such as [005]Reallocated Sector Count, [196]Reallocated Event Count and [197]Current Pending Sectors value are not 0.
  • Put an AS-IS sticker for a defective drive.

03.29.23 RAM/Memory #5982

• 2GB & smaller size DDR3 Server RAM will be scrapped.

03.16.23 PC Tech Level 1: How To Identify Common Model/Part Numbers

• Beware of compatible and OEM parts, Prices are different.

03.10.23UPS, Large, Battery Back-Up W/ Lcd Or Rack Mount #6044

• Remove batteries from All UPS for eBay, and leave all harnesses inside of UPS.

03.07.23 PC Tech Level 3: All Other PC/Server Testing Instructions Diagnostic

• For PC/Servers sold above $200, Run onboard Diagnostic. Upload the result picture.
• For PC/Servers sold between $500 to $900, test all RAM Slots when running diagnostic. Upload the result picture.
• For PC/Servers sold over $900, run extended diagnostic with all RAM slots. Upload the result picture.

03.07.23 Laptop Wiping: Laptop PEX Boot and Registration – For Scrap Laptop: Remove RAM & Storage then put in #1077 SCRAP: LAPTOPS

03.07.23 Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991 – The ‘Needs To Be Tested to Determine Price’ option is only for Server/Workstation, Do not Use this option for PC value check.

03.02.23 ARIS – Double Check Part Number in search bar of eBay when contains special characters.

02.21.23 PC Tech Level 2: Wholesale iSeries PC/Server Testing –For 4th Gen or earlier PC, if missing parts, such as side panel or front bezel, remove CPU and RAM if you do not have any parts to replace. –Wipe case clean if needed. Do not leave the case dusty.

02.15.23 Toner Cartridge #6028 Remove toner from box, break down box then put box in scrap cardboard.

02.15.23 Toner Cartridge #6028 Remove toner from box, break down box then put box in scrap cardboard.

12.27.22 iSeries Cpu Pc #6002 Double check for M.2 or mSATA for newer CPU PC.(6th Gen or newer)

12.19.22 Custom PC OR All Other PC To Be Tested #5991: If there is no listing without HDD, then use listing with no OS.

12.06.22 PC Tech Level 1: How To Identify Common Model/Part Numbers: Use OEM brand and P/N for video card/gold finger card value check.