几十年来，电视(TVs)一直是我们生活的一部分。但有时，它们会损坏或需要升级。当一台电视机坏了无法修复时，尽快更换它是很自然的。但是如何处理破旧的电视呢？将其放入垃圾箱不是一种选择；在大多数地方甚至是非法的。一些电视(TVs)，主要是带有LCD 屏幕(LCD screens)的电视，对环境有害。您必须妥善处理旧电视，有几种方法可以做到。
如果您要摆脱的电视屏幕坏了、像素坏点(dead pixels)、电路板烧坏或主板坏了，这无关紧要。你总是可以用它做点什么，有些人甚至想买它。因此，这就是您可以用无法修复的损坏电视做的所有事情。
首先检查保修
有时即使是新电视机也坏了，制造商很乐意在保修期内更换它们。请(Just)注意，破裂的屏幕或可见的凹痕和划痕通常会使您的设备失去保修资格。
一些电视制造商会提供维修损坏的电视；如果这是不可能的，他们会给你一个新的。大多数公司提供一年保修，因此请检查您购买电视的日期。
如果制造商接受您的保修索赔并发布新设备，您应该考虑为您的新电视购买延长保修期。它将持续长达三年，但它也将比最初的制造商保修更全面。
卖掉你坏掉的电视换取现金
您可以通过出售损坏的电视换取现金来支付购买新电视的费用。然后，考虑购买带有 Wi-Fi 接收器的新智能电视，您可以将其变成娱乐中心。
但说实话，卖旧电视(TVs)不像以前那么容易了。尤其是老式的阴极射线管 ( CRT )。即使回收这些旧物也很困难，因为许多回收中心不会接受它们。那些会要求收费的人，他们会从你手中拿走它。但这一切并不意味着不能出售旧电视(TVs)。许多人仍然发现它们的用途。他们要么将它们用于零件，要么只是通过DIY项目创建新的有用的东西。你知道他们说什么：“一个人的垃圾是另一个人的宝藏”。所以这里有一些地方你可以尝试出售你的旧设备。
1.克雷格列表(Craigslist)
Craigslist 将允许您在本地出售旧的破电视并跳过所有的送货费用。如果您不确定要为您的列表设置什么价格，只需查看其他类似型号的广告即可。
不要忘记为您销售的电视写一份内容丰富的描述。包括屏幕的品牌、型号、类型以及它可能存在的任何可能的损坏和损坏。这样，只有想要您的电视的买家才会与您联系。
2.易趣(eBay)
eBay 拥有超过 1.8 亿的潜在购物者，在此您可以找到有兴趣购买破电视的人。eBay 在全国范围内开展业务，您应该预计送货成本会降低您的收入。您可以通过选择仅本地取货来避免这种情况。
与亚马逊(Amazon)不同，在 eBay 上出售二手商品是免费的，但请记住，一旦您的电视售出，您就必须支付费用。考虑将费用添加到初始要价中。这样，您就不会损失太多收入。
3. Facebook 市场(Facebook Marketplace)
Facebook Marketplace是 Facebook 用于销售和购买旧货和新货的平台。你可以在那里找到任何东西，从宠物设备、房地产和二手电子产品。很容易找到您附近的人，他们需要一台坏掉的电视来购买零件或他们的下一个艺术项目。
把它卖给电视维修店(Repair Shops)的备件(Spare Parts)
维修(Repair)店通常会购买可以翻新和转售的坏掉的电视。但是，它们也需要更换零件；为此，他们有时会购买无法修理的旧电视。从电源板、电容器或 t-con 板到电源和逆变器的任何东西都可以重复使用。
不知道如何找到附近的电视机维修店？只需(Just)询问Google或其他搜索引擎即可(alternative search engine)。如果您键入“我附近的电视维修店”之类的内容，您将获得一些不错的结果。
这并不意味着您需要专门寻找电视维修店。一般(General)电子商店也对旧电视(TVs)感兴趣，当铺也是如此。
回收你的旧电视
如果您不想出售坏掉的电视，并且想摆脱它，请考虑回收。根据您所在的位置，将电器扔进普通垃圾中可能是非法的，回收甚至可能是您唯一的选择。如果您不知道去哪里寻找可以拿走您的旧电视的公司，这里有一个简短的列表。
1. 您当地的垃圾填埋场
全国各地的垃圾填埋场都设立了电子回收中心。搜索最近的垃圾填埋场。他们的网站应该有信息，例如他们的工作时间以及是否仅在特定日期收集电子垃圾。
您应该知道，有些垃圾填埋场会在您携带电视时向您收取费用。其他人可能会免费获得它。如果付款对您来说是个问题，请不要担心，还有其他回收选项。
2. MRM 回收(MRM Recycling)
电子(Electronic) 制造商(Manufacturers) 回收管理公司(Recycling Management Company)有一个非常有见地的网站，它将告诉您在哪里可以找到最近的取货点。他们在全国有许多这样的地点，但他们并不总是在同一时间营业。您能做的最好的事情就是给当地的MRM 回收(MRM Recycling)点打个电话，询问何时是带上旧电视的最佳时间。
MRM与(MRM)东芝(Toshiba)、Vizio、TCL和宝丽来(Polaroid)等许多电子品牌建立了合作关系，正是这种合作关系让您可以回收旧电视(TVs)。此外，他们的回邮计划和与UPS的合作可帮助您将电视免费送到当地的UPS办事处。
3.三星回收计划(Samsung Recycling Program)
在其网站上了解(Learn)有关不同三星(Samsung)回收计划的所有信息。该网站还将向您显示最近的可以存放旧电视的地方。但要小心，因为他们的节目只为三星电视(Samsung TVs)保留。
您还可以通过附近的三星(Samsung)回收合作伙伴将您的三星(Samsung)电视寄回。电视需要重达 50 磅才能从该程序中受益。此外，费用将根据您附近的回收合作伙伴而有所不同。
破碎电视的 DIY 项目创意
这个适用于所有的创意。您无法修复的损坏的电视是您可能会发现有用的各种艺术项目或技术小工具的绝佳材料。(TVs)但请记住，某些电视组件对环境和您的健康有害，并学习如何安全处理它们。
1.用旧的液晶屏做一个(Old LCD Screen)灯板(Light Panel Out)
此提示适用于所有需要为其工作室提供强大光源的摄影师、摄像师和艺术家。使用您的旧LCD屏幕制作功能强大的日光发射面板！这个项目只需要LED灯条、灯带、LCD屏幕、螺丝刀和可选的新金属框架。要制作面板，请将背光屏幕的旧CCFL灯泡更换为新的(CCFL)LED灯。
2.做一个有趣的鱼缸
有(Have)宠物鱼吗？用你的旧电视把它们变成一个新的、时尚的家怎么样？这个简单的DIY项目可以让你把旧电视放在客厅里，但有一个新的用途。该项目非常适合较旧的阴极电视(Cathode TVs)，因为它们体积较大并且可以用作容器。
只需切断电源，取下背板并取出所有电子设备。送掉旧屏风，在电视盒子里放一个水族箱。用典型的水生植物、石头和鱼堡装饰它，或者更有创意，为您的宠物鱼建造一个现代公寓。
3.制作一张咖啡桌
这个DIY项目可以像购买一些宜家(IKEA)家具腿并将它们拧到你的旧电视上一样简单，最好是纯平电视，以制作一张新的咖啡桌。破碎的屏幕甚至可以为整个项目带来艺术氛围。因此，请发挥创意，使用旧LCD(LCD)或LED电视的纯平屏幕打造未来风格的桌子。
你用你的旧电视做了什么？在下面的评论中让我们知道！此外，如果您周围有一些旧RAM棒
，请查看您可以使用旧 RAM 做的所有很酷的事情。(cool things you can do with old RAM)
What to Do With a Broken TV That Can’t Be Fixed
TVs have been part of our lives for decadeѕ. But now and then, they break or need an upgrade. When a TV breaks bеyond repair, it is only natural to replaсe it as soon as possible. But what to do with the old, broken TV? Puttіng it in a trash bin is not an option; it is even illegal in most places. Some TVѕ, mainly the ones with LCD screens, are hazardous to the environment. You must dispose of the old TV properly, and there are several ways to do it.
It doesn’t matter if the TV you’re trying to get rid of has a broken screen, dead pixels, fried circuit boards, or a dead motherboard. You can always do something with it, and some people would even want to buy it. So, here’s everything you can do with a broken TV that you can’t fix.
First Check the Warranty
Sometimes even new TV sets break down, and the manufacturers would gladly replace them when still under warranty. Just note that cracked screens or visible dents and scratches will often disqualify your device for a warranty claim.
Some TV manufacturers will offer to repair your broken TV; if this is not possible, they will give you a new one. Most companies issue a one-year warranty, so check the date you purchased your TV.
If the manufacturer accepts your warranty claim and issues a new device, you should consider buying an extended warranty for your new TV. It will last you up to three years, but it will also have a more comprehensive coverage than the initial manufacturer warranty.
Sell Your Broken TV For Cash
You can cover the costs of getting a new TV by selling your broken TV for cash. Then, think of buying a new smart TV with a Wi-Fi receiver that you can turn into an entertainment center.
But let’s be honest, selling old TVs is not as easy as it used to be. Especially the old, cathode-ray tube (CRT) ones. Even recycling these oldies is difficult as many recycling centers will not accept them. Those that would ask for a fee so they take it from your hands. But all this doesn’t mean it is impossible to sell old TVs. Many people still find a use for them. They either use them for parts or simply create something new and useful with DIY projects. You know what they say: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. So here are some places where you can try selling your old broken device.
Craigslist will allow you to sell your old broken tv locally and skip all the delivery expenses. If you are unsure what price to put for your listing, just check other ads for similar models.
Don’t forget to write an informative description of the TV you are selling. Include the brand, model, type of the screen, and any possible breaks and damages it might have. This way you will be contacted only by those buyers who want your tv.
eBay has over 180 million prospective shoppers, and it is a great place where you can find someone interested in buying a broken tv. eBay operates across the country, and you should expect delivery costs that will cut your earnings. You can avoid this by opting for local pick-up only.
Unlike Amazon, it is free to sell used items on eBay, but keep in mind you will have to pay a fee once your TV gets sold. Consider adding the fee into the initial asking price. That way, you won’t lose much of your earnings.
Facebook Marketplace is Facebook’s platform for selling and buying used and new stuff. You can find anything there, from pet equipment, real estate, and used electronics. It is easy to find people near you who need a broken TV for parts or their next art project.
Sell It to the TV Repair Shops for Spare Parts
Repair shops usually buy broken TVs that they can refurbish and resell. However, they also need replacement parts; for this purpose, they sometimes buy old TVs that can’t be fixed. Anything from a power board, capacitor, or t-con board, to the power supply and inverter can be reused.
Don’t know how to find a nearby TV repair shop? Just ask Google or an alternative search engine. If you type something like “TV repair shop near me” you will get some good results.
This doesn’t mean you need to look specifically for TV repair shops. General electronic stores are also interested in old TVs and so are pawn shops.
Recycle Your Old TV
If you are not looking to sell your broken TV, and want to get rid of it, consider recycling. Depending on your location, throwing an electric appliance in regular trash might be illegal, and recycling might even be your only option. If you don’t know where to look for the companies that would take your old tv, here is a short list.
1. Your Local Landfill
Various landfills around the country have set up electronic recycling centers. Search the nearest landfill. Their website should have information such as what hours they work and if the electronic waste is picked up only on certain days.
You should be aware that some landfills will ask you for a fee when you bring them your TV. Others might take it for free. If paying is a problem for you, don’t worry, there are other recycling options.
The Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company has a very insightful website that will tell you where to find the nearest pickup point. They have many such locations across the country, but they don’t always operate at the same hours. The best you can do is give a local MRM Recycling point a call and ask when is the best time to bring your old TV.
MRM has a partnership with many electronic brands such as Toshiba, Vizio, TCL, and Polaroid, and it is this partnership that allows you to recycle your old TVs. In addition, their mail-back program and collaboration with UPS help you to drop off your TV at your local UPS office for free.
Learn all about different Samsung recycling programs on their website. The website will also show you the nearest place where you can take your used TV. But be careful as their programs are reserved only for Samsung TVs.
You can also mail back your Samsung TV by using Samsung’s recycling partners that are near you. The TV needs to weigh up to 50 pounds to benefit from this program. Also, the fees will differ depending on the recycling partner near you.
DIY Project Ideas With Broken TV
This one is for all the creatives out there. The broken TVs you can’t repair are excellent material for various art projects or tech gadgets that you might find useful. But remember that some TV components are hazardous for the environment and your health, and learn how to handle them safely.
1. Make a Light Panel Out Of The Old LCD Screen
This tip is for all photographers, videographers, and artists who need a powerful light source for their studios. Use your old LCD screen to make a powerful, daylight-emitting panel! All you need for this project is LED lighting strips, gaffer tape, the LCD screen, a screwdriver, and an optional new metal frame. To make the panel, replace the old CCFL bulbs that backlight the screen with new LED lights.
2. Make an Interesting Fish Tank
Have pet fish? How about making them a new, stylish home from your old TV? This simple DIY project will let you keep your old TV in your living room, but with a new purpose. This project is perfect for older Cathode TVs as they are bulkier and can serve as a vessel.
Simply cut the power source, remove the backplate and take out all electronics. Send off the old screen, and put an aquarium inside the TV box. Decorate it with typical water plants, stones, and a fish castle, or be more creative and make a modern apartment for your pet fish.
3. Make a Coffee Table
This DIY project can be as simple as buying some IKEA furniture legs and screwing them onto your old TV, preferably flat screen, to make a new coffee table. A broken screen can even give an artistic vibe to this whole project. So be creative and use the flat screen of your old LCD or LED TV to create a futuristic table.
What did you do with your old TV? Let us know in the comments below! Also, check out all the cool things you can do with old RAM if you have some old RAM sticks lying around.
