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National Laptop Computer Repair Centre
Repairs • business support • hardware recycling
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Repair and reuse programme for a community learning centre

Extended life of lab devices through repair, reuse and responsible recycling.

Repair and reuse programme for a community learning centre

Community learning centre, volunteer-supported IT lab

The challenge

Tight funding meant frequent lab PC failures stopped learners accessing courses; new kit was unaffordable every term.

What we delivered

  • Reduced costs through repairs and responsible reuse of equipment.
  • Batch-repaired lab PCs and replaced only boards beyond economical repair.
  • Coordinated secure disposal for end-of-life units via recycling workflow.

Business improvements

  • More learners accessed digital skills sessions without interruption.
  • Charity funds stretched further across two intake cycles.
  • Clear disposal path for devices that could not be reused.

Illustrative outcomes

Illustrative outcomes from representative engagements; results vary by scope, starting point and contract terms.

18 devices

Lab seats restored

Repair and component upgrade vs new purchase

~£9,500

New hardware spend avoided

Versus replacing entire lab

↓ ~60%

Learner session cancellations

IT-related causes only

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