Laptop and Computer Upcycling

14/10/2025

Windows 10 End of Support Today – what does it mean.

There is a bit of misinformation floating around about the end of support and what it means.
It most certainly does not have to make your PC any more susceptible to viruses and malware tomorrow than it was yesterday. Microsoft have made extended security updates (ESUs) available for the next year, and you don’t have to pay for them, they are free.
I wrote how to enrol for ESUs earlier, it only takes 2 minutes providing you are logged into a Microsoft account and Windows 10 is up to date.
In addition, Windows Defender for Windows 10 will be updated regularly until 2031.
So if you enrol for ESUs you will not be at greater risk than in the past and upgrades to Windows 11 can wait until this time next year.
If you do upgrade your computer to a Windows 11 compatible machine and want to dispose of your old laptop, let me know I can put them to good use for others.
Contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Follow me or ahiparatech or Lapup on Facebook to get notified of future developments.

19/09/2025

Windows 10 end of Support 14 October 2025
Further to my earlier post about what to do with the approaching end of support for Windows 10, here are the steps to enrol for extended security updates (ESU) which will give you updates until 13 October 2026.
The ESU program enables PCs to continue to receive critical and important security updates for one year, but it doesn’t include new features etc. Note that Windows Defender is still receiving updates until 2031 or later, so you can safely run Windows 10 for some time yet. Once the ESU come to an end, it is possible to upgrade to Windows 11 bypassing the security requirements, or some other operating system such as Chrome OS or a Linux OS.

To enrol for ESU
Ensure you are logged in with a Microsoft Account and not a local account.
In theory you are supposed to log on to OneDrive and back up your PC settings there, but it wasn’t necessary for me to do this.
Go to Settings, Updates and Security, Windows Update. Check for updates and install any updates. Check for updates again.
You should now see a section Windows 10 Support Ends in October 2025 with an option to Enrol Now. Click on that.
Click on Next on the following screen.
Then Enrol for ESU on the following screen.
You should then get the message Your PC is enrolled to get ESU.

If you don’t get the option to enrol, check you are logged in with a Microsoft Account, have done all updates and sign in to OneDrive. If the option to enrol still doesn’t appear I can send you some code to run in cmd as an admin if you’re comfortable with that, or else I can do it for you.

Message me if you have any questions or want to drop off computers for recycling.
[email protected] - 0274 959 454 - https://www.facebook.com/collinroberts11
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17/03/2024

There’s no need to take your unwanted computer equipment to the dump - bring it to LAPUP and we will see if it can be recycled and put to good use instead
LAPUP accepts:
- all laptops, chromebooks, phones and tablets in any condition working or not
- working desktop/all-in-one computers that originally came installed with Windows 7 or later, note: this excludes XP and Vista and previous desktops
- Accessories such as mice, keyboards, monitors, cables if working
- Any other equipment by agreement.
- No printers sorry
In return, we can erase your hard drive to make data recovery impossible. Or else we can recover any data such as photos or documents for you and put them on a USB or hard drive that you provide.
All equipment is tested, and where possible upgraded and sold, used as parts, or as a last resort sent to Auckland for recovery of precious metals using biometallurgy.
Drop off is by arrangement 10-4pm weekdays.
To arrange drop off, or ask any questions, contact Collin
email [email protected] message https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling or
phone 0274 959 454
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21/03/2023

There’s no need to take your unwanted computer equipment to the dump - bring it to LAPUP and we will see if it can be recycled and put to good use instead of going to landfill.
Drop off is in Kaitaia, at the moment to a temporary storage facility so contact me for a time to drop off there.
LAPUP accepts:
- all laptops, chromebooks, phones and tablets in any condition working or not
- working desktop/all in one computers that originally came installed with Windows 7 or later
- Accessories such as mice, keyboards, monitors, cables etc if working
- Any other equipment by agreement
- No printers sorry
In return, we can erase your hard drive to make data recovery impossible. Or else we can recover any data such as photos or documents for you and put them on a USB or hard drive that you provide.
All equipment is tested, and where possible upgraded and sold, used as parts, or as a last resort sent to Auckland for recovery of precious metals using biometallurgy.
To arrange drop off, or as any questions, contact Collin
Email [email protected] or message https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling or phone 0274 959 454
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Laptop and Desktop Computer Recovery and Upcycling

05/12/2022

Don't take your unwanted computer equipment to the dump; bring it to LAPUP and we will see if it can be recycled, or alternatively what the best use for it is to keep it out of landfill.
Over 86,000 tonnes of e-waste goes to land fill every year in NZ alone. We will appraise your computer equipment, see if it can be repaired and sold back into the community, broken down and used for spare parts, or as a last resort, sent to Auckland for recovery of precious metals using biometallurgy.
We accept:
all laptops, chromebooks, phone and tablets, any condition working or not.
working desktop/all-in-one computers that originally came with Windows 7 or later and are working.
accessories like mice, cables. keyboards, speakers etc by agreement. Must be working.
Sorry, but no:
Printers.
We are happy to erase all data completely to make data recovery impossible, and we can also recover any data from donated equipment so you can keep your photos and documents forever. No charge for either.Address for drop off is currently 9 Puckey Ave, a storage facility, so you will need to contact me first to arrange a time to drop off.
Any questions:
Phone Collin 0274 959 454, email [email protected], Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling/
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25/07/2022

Unfortunately we are all vacating the premises at 38 Matthews Ave at the end of this week. so you are welcome to drop off any phones, tablets or laptops as usual, but please no desktops at the moment.
If any one knows of any available workshop or even storage space in the Kaitaia region please let me know.
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07/11/2021

HP 15 Notebook computer
$295 (SOLD)
Very good performance with Solid State Drive & 4GB DDR RAM. Brand new condition, used only about 250 hours. Selling at a fraction of new price. Good sound and battery life.

Specs:
CPU: AMD E2-9000e 1500Mhz boost max 2000MHz
Memory: 4 GB DDR4 RAM PC4-21300
Graphics: AMD Radeon R2 Graphics (Stoney)
Storage: Samsung SSD 128 GB
Display 15” 1366 x 768
Optical drive: No
Wifi: Maximum link speed 195Mbps, 5G capable
USB 3.0, HDMI.
Battery charged capacity 41384 mWh designed capacity 41927 mWh 1.3% worn
Op system: Windows 10 Home

This is a second-hand computer from our upcycling scheme. There is a 1month warranty return to base excluding batteries, physical damage or known issues, although we will try to help where possible. The computer has been tested, hard drive passed 100% and everything is working fine.
No holds, no change of mind – FIFS, make sure you discuss your requirements and understand what this computer is suitable for before you buy.

Microsoft Office can be installed for an additional fee.

Support our upcycling scheme, check out the protocols https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling and return unwanted equipment down to LAPUP at KohatuFit Kaitaia, 103 Commerce St, Kaitaia Tues or Thursdays.
For all our upcoming great deals, like Laptop and Computer Upcycling and get notified!

Kia ora rawa atu

30/09/2021

Lenovo ThinkCentre desktop computer
$130
Good performance with 2600 Mhz processor and 4GB RAM. Ideal for study, surfing the net, email, Youtube, movies. Includes Microsoft Office 2019 Pro Plus.

Specs:
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2600 MHz
Memory: 4 GB DDR2 RAM
Graphics: Intel GMA 4500(M)(HD) 1850 Mbytes memory
Storage: 500 GB HDD 7200 RPM
Display 19 inch display 1600 x 900
Optical drive: DVD+R DL
Wifi: No
Audio: Inbuilt speakers
Op system: Windows 10 Pro
Other: Office 365 includes Word, Excel, Access and heaps more. Full licence not subscription.

This is a second hand computer from our upcycling scheme. There is a 1 month warranty return to base excluding batteries, physical damage or known issues, although we will try to help where possible. The computer has been tested, hard drive passed 100% and everything is working fine.
No holds, no change of mind – FIFS, make sure you discuss your requirements and understand what this computer is suitable for before you buy.

Support our upcycling scheme, check out the protocols https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling and return unwanted equipment down to LAPUP at KohatuFit Kaitaia, 103 Commerce St, Kaitaia Tues or Thursdays.
For all our upcoming great deals, like Laptop and Computer Upcycling and get notified!

Kia ora rawa atu

10/08/2021

HTC 10 evo mobile phone
$130 (SOLD)
32GB, dust and water resistant. Solid build. Android 7.0 Nougat
5.5" screen 1440 x 2560 pixels
16MP main camera, 8MP selfie camera, nano SIM, 3 GB RAM, battery 3200 mAh.
Nice tidy HTC phone comes with USB type-C cable for charging no wall charger.
Network unlocked
This is a second hand device from our upcycling scheme. There is a 1 month warranty return to base excluding batteries, physical damage or known issues, although we will try to help where possible.
No holds, no change of mind – FIFS, make sure you discuss your requirements and understand what this device is suitable for before you buy.
Support our upcycling scheme, check out the protocols https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling and return unwanted equipment down to LAPUP at KohatuFit Kaitaia, 103 Commerce St, Kaitaia Tues or Thursdays between 10am and 4pm.
For all our upcoming great deals, like Laptop and Computer Upcycling and get notified!
1/3 of all proceeds go the Far North Community Foodbank.
Kia ora rawa atu

10/08/2021

Samsung Galaxy S5
$90 (SOLD)
16GB, dust and water resistant. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Model SM-G9001
5.1 " screen 1080 x 1920 pixels
16MP camera, micro SIM, 2 GB RAM, battery 2800 mAh.
Nice tidy Samsung phone comes with micro USB cable for charging no wall charger.
Network unlocked
This is a second hand device from our upcycling scheme. There is a 1 month warranty return to base excluding batteries, physical damage or known issues, although we will try to help where possible.
No holds, no change of mind – FIFS, make sure you discuss your requirements and understand what this device is suitable for before you buy.
Support our upcycling scheme, check out the protocols https://www.facebook.com/lapupcycling and return unwanted equipment down to LAPUP at KohatuFit Kaitaia, 103 Commerce St, Kaitaia Tues or Thursdays between 10am and 4pm.
For all our upcoming great deals, like Laptop and Computer Upcycling and get notified!
1/3 of all proceeds go the Far North Community Foodbank.
Kia ora rawa atu