Specifications

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The sorter moves televisions from the receiving bin delivered by the attendant to
processing holding bins for TVs only, putting large TVs and small TVs into separate bins.
Computer equipment is often brought in as a set of items together making up a
computer system. Systems consist of at least a CPU box, monitor, keyboard and mouse,
but may include peripherals such as printers, scanners, external drives, etc. The
technician may identify missing items from a complete system and take parts from
inventory to make them complete. System components should be kept together, along
with whatever software and manuals may come with them. Ideally, the sorter delivers
complete systems directly to the technician’s workbench for triage and testing.
If equipment arrives in separate units (without a CPU box, or at least no
compatible CPU box) then they are separated into these categories:
 Monitors = MT
 Large Peripherals = LP
o Printer, scanner, external drive, fax, copier, etc.
 Small Peripherals = SP
o Mice, keyboard, cable, speaker, microphone, joystick, etc.
The sorter moves monitors and large peripherals from the attendant’s receiving bin
to holding bins designed for each category. Small peripherals may be put into boxes
instead for easier handling.
Record Of Received Items
A Data Record Sheet (DRS) is kept of all equipment arriving at the processing facility. The
DRS was developed to manage information for reporting to the project’s funding
organization. Some data may not be required for managing an ongoing self-funded
operation.
Columns:
Logged By Initials of technician filling out the Data Record Sheet.
Date In Date item arrived at the processing facility.
Source Private donation, institutional delivery or special collection.
Category General equipment type: Monitor, CPU, large peripheral, etc.
Brand Name of manufacturer: Dell, Sony, HP, etc.
Description Specific type of equipment: P100, MS3, KB, FX, CP, ETC.
Age Only if TV or monitor: estimated age in years.
Condition Resell 'as is', repair and resell, or recycle.
Status W = working, NW = nonworking
Tracking Retail Tracking # (MMDDYYA) or
Pallet # (e.g. 2D) written on item and on retail sign.