Question: what should you do before donating an old computer to your favorite charity?
Answer: Determine If Your Old Computer Can Be Reused. ... 
Consider Donating Newer Equipment to a Refurbisher (Not a Local Nonprofit or Library) ... 
Recycle Older and Broken Hardware. ... 
Choose a Responsible Recycler. ... 
Contact the Refurbisher or Recycler Before Donating.