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Ø Quality assurance for used PCs
ReUse
With quality standards for used hardware improve
Computer
www.ReUse-Computer.org
the verifiability and the safety for the purchaser
ReUse-Computer as a registered trade mark
- Helps to make quality verifiable
- Increases consumer safety and the acceptability of used
computer hardware
- Promotes further use and re-use
- Reduces environmental impact and conserves resources
- Documents sustainable operations
The members of ReUse-Computer Society
- Develop and test standard quality assurance procedures
- Carry out public relations work and provide customer
advice
- Promote the Re-Use idea for private and business applications, in administrations, and in social institutions
ReUse-appliances satisfy the quality
criteria developed in cooperation with
interested members of the public,
non-profit organisations and computer
dealers.
ReUse-appliances have a serial number which is stored in a nationwide
database for service purposes.
ReUse-appliances are supplied to the
customer with test records.
ReUse-appliances are cleaned inside
and out, and are made available to
the customer in an attractive condition.
ReUse-appliances have technical
parameters which mean they can be
used for many applications in the
place of new equipment.
ReUse-appliances reduce investment
requirements without restricting performance; and they are a sign of modern, environmentally-aware economic attitudes
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1.
Requirements
· Fully functional
· Completely cleaned
· PCs have passed the ToolStar*Test "ReUse
Test" and the operating system test start
· ReUse serial number given and test log
registered
2.
Exclusion criteria
· Impaired functionality
· Severe corrosion, e.g. rust, oxidation
· Breaks and cracks in the housing
· Defective insulation on connection leads
· Broken lugs or catches on the housing,
cladding, or covers (e.g. flaps over operating
elements)
· Defective fixing elements (e.g. switches,
stripped screws, bent end plates on add-in
cards, etc.)
· Cables torn-out of plugs or the housing
· Damaged operating elements
· Odour development in power components
(e.g. in the power unit)
· Unusual noises with printers and drives (hard
disk, floppy drive, etc.)
3.
Criteria for all appliances
Class A
Class B
· Quiet or low-noise fan
· Louder fan, but no squeaking
· No or minimal scratches on the housing
· Scratching but no corrosion
· No surface coating damage
· Slight surface coating damage but no corrosion
· No dents or other deformations (e.g. skewed
housing)
· Slight dents or deformations which do not affect
the functionality
· No or very slight discoloration (e.g. on the fan
grill)
· Discoloration (provided this is not an indication
of defects)
4.
Criteria for printers and monitors
Printers
Monitors
· Functional paper intake
· Ergonomic quality – at least TCO 95
· Functional printer head, good printing quality
· Good image quality
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Ÿ Dr. Gründel EDV- und IT-Service (Beratung, Administration, Schulung, Sicherheitsrelevante Lösungen), service@gruendel-edv.de
ReUse-Computer e.V., Bayerische Str. 9, D-10707 Berlin, Tel.: 0700-873 73 873 (12 ct / Min. bundesweit), E-Mail: Info@ReUse-Computer.org
®
Ø Quality assurance for used PCs
ReUse
With quality standards for used hardware improve
Computer
www.ReUse-Computer.org
the verifiability and the safety for the purchaser
Appliance received
visual inspection
The key element of ReUse quality assurance is the combination of professional test procedures with the experience and
care of the computer dealer.
initial test with
ToolStar*Test
When the used computer is
received, the hardware undergoes a thorough check - that
saves time and money further
along the process chain.
After testing, data deletion and cleaning,
the hardware is registered and refurbished,
or if necessary also
fitted with extra components.
Data deletion
and clearing
Registration
yes
Interim
store
Repairs
needed ?
yes
no
Refitting
needed ?
Appliance
reusable ?
Repair
possible ?
no
Interim
waste store
no
ja
yes
Dismantling /
components
extracted
Repair / Refitting
no
Test log and serial
number belong
to the ReUse
hardware.
The technical data is stored in a
nationwide support database.
Functional test /
Final check with
ToolStar*Test
yes
Components
re-usable ?
no
Registration with
serial number,
ReUse-Testseal
and test log
Spare parts store
Waste disposal
Sales store
(used equipment)
FOR SALE
Test start with
operating system
Ÿ Dr. Gründel EDV- und IT-Service (Beratung, Administration, Schulung, Sicherheitsrelevante Lösungen), service@gruendel-edv.de
ReUse-Computer e.V., Bayerische Str. 9, D-10707 Berlin, Tel.: 0700-873 73 873 (12 ct / Min. bundesweit), E-Mail: Info@ReUse-Computer.org