Mark carried the board to the front desk like it was a fragile artifact. The attendant, a bored teenager chewing gum, didn't even look up.

Search for: “free computer,” “free desktop,” “non-working PC,” “office liquidation.” Many people list whole computers for free just to avoid a trip to the recycler. Even if the PC is labeled "broken," the motherboard often works perfectly. Common donor models:

If the board isn't saving time or BIOS settings, replace the CR2032 battery . It’s a cheap, 5-minute fix that solves most "dead board" symptoms. Is it worth using in 2024 and beyond?