Computer Refurbishment

Wanneroo Community Men’s Shed is a Microsoft Authorised Refurbisher of computers and only install genuine Microsoft products onto eligible PCs.

‘Refurbished’ literally means to restore or recondition to a ‘like new’ condition for reuse. PC refurbishment is done either by manufacturers themselves or by licensed refurbishers.

Our step-by-step refurbishment process

  • Upon arrival at our facility, we remove any identification marks and stickers from all equipment. All products are visually inspected and examined for cosmetic damage. Any units unsuitable for resale are securely recycled.

  • A BIOS factory reset is carried out to remove any configurations and return the equipment back to manufacturer default settings. Next the hard drives are wiped to the highest standard ensuring secure, permanent erasure of any residual data.

  • The exterior of the equipment is cleaned to remove any accumulated dirt and dust. The interior is cleaned with high pressure air blown inside the equipment to remove dust from the internal components and in the inner walls of the casings.

  • All products are visually inspected and examined for cosmetic and internal damage. Replacement of parts such as any missing or damaged RAM, battery packs, power supplies, keyboards, screens etc. are repaired or replaced.

  • A new Windows operating system and genuine refurbished Microsoft licence are installed and activated. The latest security patches and updated drivers are applied. At the same time open license public domain software is installed such as a PDF reader and anti-virus products.

  • At this stage all aspects of the refurbishment process are tested and checked to make sure that the computer meets our quality control standards.

  • After final inspection the equipment is stored and available for reselling.

Apply for a Computer

Individual Applications will only be accepted from Western Australia residents who are recipients of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Health Care, Aged & Veterans card holders).

If the applicant is under 18 years of age the parent or guardian should complete the application form.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Australian Consumer Law provides a warranty for second hand goods. If your refurbished computer should fail within three months of purchase, return the computer and WCMS will repair or replace it. However, WCMS may charge for software restoration which is made necessary by customer misuse. Note WCMS does not provide any software support on the computers we sell.

  • Click on the appropriate application form link above, complete and submit it with an uploaded copy of all the required documents. If you are having trouble accessing the application form, please contact us on 0499 243 171

  • You can find the full T&Cs here

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