Ponder first the fact that electronic components don't have feelings, so no fifteen-story fall from your apartment window onto the pavement could pay back the pain that ol' machine has caused you. Believe it or not, this country is veined with bleeding hearts who are desperate for the digital equipment that you've outgrown. They fix 'em up and give them to those who can't afford new machines. If you live in a big city, chances are there's someone just around the corner who'll take your computer equipment off your hands. Even better, many cities have local organizations that specialize in recycling technology to those in need.
Some groups are more charitable than others.
There are numerous organizations that specialize in large-scale donations. One of the best is Gifts In Kind, International . With numerous branches in America and abroad, Gifts In Kind accepts donations of five or more computer systems and distributes them to needy non-profits. However, they only accept working systems. Oftentimes people are trying to give away all kinds of things, and not all of it is in working order.