What parts we consider
We review every donation case by case. Tell us what you have on the form, add a photo or two, and our team will let you know.
Drives
Wipe them first, or tell us they need it.
Static safe
Use anti-static bags if you have them.
Mixed boxes
A rough list is fine.
Part brands we see often
Corsair, Kingston, Crucial, Samsung, Western Digital, Seagate, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, EVGA, Logitech, Razer and SteelSeries, and many more.
Not on the list? It is here to help you find your part, not to limit what we consider. We review every make and model, listed or not, including small builders and brands that are no longer around. What matters is condition, never the name on the label, so enter yours on the form even if you don't see it here.
What to know about donating computer parts
Where parts end up
Spare parts keep refurbished computers running. Memory, drives, power supplies and graphics cards let our refurbishers repair a computer instead of retiring it.
Keyboards, mice, docks and webcams also help complete a setup for a new owner.
What we look at during review
List the parts and quantities. Photos of labels with model numbers help.
Mixed boxes of parts are fine. Tell us roughly what's inside.
Drives
Wipe any drives before donating, or tell us they haven't been wiped. We wipe drives before reuse.
Value and your tax receipt
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your parts, which is what the same model in similar condition sells for used today. You determine the value; we can't appraise it. Giving Center sends a written acknowledgment describing what you donated.
Starting with the 2026 tax year, itemizers can deduct only giving above 0.5% of adjusted gross income, and items you deduct at more than $500 need Form 8283. Our tax guide covers the details. Ask your tax preparer what applies to you.
Condition: what we can use
Every donation is reviewed case by case. We can't promise acceptance before review.
Before you ship: sort, wipe drives, bag
We wipe every drive with Acronis before it's reused. Sorting and bagging parts helps them arrive intact.
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Sort the parts
Group parts by type and note models where you can.
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Wipe drives
Erase or format drives if you can, and tell us on the form.
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Bag them
Put memory and cards in anti-static bags or wrap in paper.
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List them
A short list on the form helps us review faster.
Done? Check before you box it
- Parts sorted by type
- Drives erased or noted
- Memory and cards bagged
- List added to the form
Packing and shipping your parts
Please send the form first and wait for our reply. We'll send the shipping address and instructions once we've reviewed it. We can only take items we've approved, so please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
Wait for our OK. We send the address and instructions after we review your form.
Pack it well. Use a small sturdy box with padding between parts so nothing rattles.
Label what's inside with a note listing each item, so we can match it to your form.
Ship with tracking. Donors ship at their own cost. Shipping is sometimes reimbursed; ask when we review your donation.
Where your parts goes
Donated parts are used to repair and upgrade refurbished computers for students, families and nonprofits.
Where your computer goesA note on taxes
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your parts: what a willing buyer would pay for it as it is today. You decide the value, and your tax preparer can tell you what applies to you. We don't appraise items and can't promise a deduction.
Parts donation questions
Yes, case by case. Wipe them first or tell us they need wiping.
Useful cables are welcome. Please don't send loose tangles.
Yes, case by case.
Yes. Add a rough list to the form.
Yes. We wipe them before reuse.
Use anti-static bags if you have them, and pad the box well.
Tell us about your parts
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.