IT asset disposition facilities process hundreds of thousands of devices annually, including televisions, laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, tablets, and even small household appliances. Processing typically includes data erasure, but processing mobile devices differs from other devices. Mobile device processing is much more complex and unique than processing other devices due to factors such as the operating system, the erasure solution, broken devices, and battery handling.
First, the erasure solution is completely different. Data remains on electronic devices long after retirement, but unlike traditional hard drives, mobile devices are not completely overwritten. Data erasure on a mobile device consists of deleting the customer data and restoring the original device operating system.
Mobile devices are often broken or damaged during processing. For this reason, it is important to have an ITAD provider with repair capabilities to maximize device financial recovery. Mobile devices also contain embedded batteries known to be extremely dangerous when damaged. Safe recycling requires an ITAD vendor to remove and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely.
The end-user market for mobile devices is worldwide and dynamic. Finding an ITAD provider who understands that market will maximize return for resalable devices.
HOBI International is an R2, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with over 30 years of experience in the industry. As an industry leader, we provide top-tier ITAD services, including complete data erasure and repair and resale options for all mobile devices and tablets at our Dalla and Phoenix locations. HOBI’s trained professionals and safety standards ensure your IT assets are in good hands.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.