Whichever option you choose, make sure you:
- Keep good records, as you may be eligible for a tax deduction for recycling or donating old equipment.
- Erase all stored information on your computer hard drive, make sure that you have backed up any files and that you can successfully access them on your new computer.
- Erase all stored information from your cell phone (including your phone book, text messages, and incoming/outgoing phone numbers). Your handset may feature a manual reset function that should erase data and restore the phone's default settings. Check your phone's manual for details.
- Make sure your cell phone account has been completely terminated. If your phone is resold and put back into use, you could find yourself getting the new user’s bill.
