Low-cost computer parts
Low-cost electronic accessories
Support
Used Computer Store
The Squamish Hotspot houses a small computer recycling program and used computer store The program is run by volunteers at the Hotspot. We take donations of used technology, evaluate & refurbish it for sale in our store! We try to keep our sale prices low so that those in need of a computer can afford them. For Computers, we wipe hard drives to ensure donor privacy before refurbishing. The system is cleaned, tested for basic functionality and then Linux Mint is installed before it is put out for sale.
Drop-in computer technical support is available on a limited and by-donation basis on most Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Computer Donations
(Note: Due to space limitations and a lack of volunteers
the computer store & recycling program
are currently running on a very limited basis.
We are accepting very few donations at present.)
Currently Accepting:
Currently Not Accepting:
We are currently accepting the following items in low volumes and if they are in good working order and not too old (about 6 years old or newer):
- Working Laptops
- Cell Phones
- Tablets
- Small computer peripherals (i.e. headphones, wireless mice, external hard drives, etc.) if they are in good working order.
- Desktops
- Laptops with hardware problems
- Printers.
- Older hardware (originally bought more than about 6 or 7 years ago).
- Hardware that not in good working.
Any equipment that we cannot use will be passed on to Free Geek, or in some cases the Squamish Bottle Depot.