Lifecycle- Computers
We should recycle computer parts. You can reuse so of the parts to create something. For example, clocks, you can use the parts to fix something. Lets say your favorite toy is a remote control car/truck and it breaks and you have an old computer that you don't use any more you can take it apart and grab some of the parts that you need. You can use the parts to create something totally new. Lets say you have to create some thing that is a electronic for your engineering project. You can use the computer parts to create a clock, a toy, anything you want, you can even experiment to create something that yet has not been invented.
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Timeline
1. Design: Design first how the computer will look like, its memory capacity, and etc.
2. Sand and Chips: Silicon is an important ingredient in creating computer chips. Chip makers turn sand, or silicon dioxide,into crystals of pure silicon, and then slice the crystals into wafers, forming electronic circuits. Automated systems deposit intricate patterns of metals and other material onto the wafers, forming electric circuits. Each circuit may contain billions of transistors, resistors, and other components. The manufacturer encases the fragile chips inside rugged plastic, ceramic, or metal packages for easy handling. 3. Circuit Board: The circuit board maker takes the integrated circuits produced by the chip manufacturer and solders them onto the boards with other components. 4. Computer Assembly: The computer makers start to assemble all the computer parts that are necessary to build a well working PC. They assemble the parts in a series of steps Starting with the case, then adding the motherboard, and finally plugging other components into place.Then technicians copy the operating system onto the computer's hard drive. 5. Boot-up and Boot-in: Technicians start the computers and test them to ensure they work properly and well efficiently. |
Cite Sources-
http://www.dw-its.com/Products.html http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Recycling-and-Repurposing/ http://www.computerhope.com/disposal.htm http://science.opposingviews.com/computers-made-1037.html |
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conclusion questions
What is meant by product lifecycle?
It means how does this product start and end. The process of its "life".
Why is it important for companies who make products to research and determine a product's potential lifecycle?
It is important because you need to know what is the positive or best thing that comes from that product. Or what was the purpose for you creating this product.
What would you change about your product? Why?
I really wouldn't change anything because what it already has is alright and it was well made it really doesn't need anything else and it doesn't need anything to be changed at all.
Do you think your product will evolve or become obsolete over time? Why?
I think my product will evolve over time because it is useful and it has become almost necessary. My product will become even better in the future.
What is a trade-off?
When you exchange a thing for another of more or equal value, especially to effect a compromise.
Do you think that trade-offs were made during the design phase of your product?
I believe it was made way before my product was even a thought.
Why is it important to recycle?
It is important because you help create less pollution and trash to the Earth. You help save the Earth.
How do product designers play a role in recycling?
They help by giving ideas on products and they help in giving also ideas to help save the Earth.
What role does society play in the recycling effort?
Society help recycle. They help by reusing products that can be reused.
What can you do to help?
I can help by recycling and by reusing products that can be reused like these computer parts to create something new from them.
It means how does this product start and end. The process of its "life".
Why is it important for companies who make products to research and determine a product's potential lifecycle?
It is important because you need to know what is the positive or best thing that comes from that product. Or what was the purpose for you creating this product.
What would you change about your product? Why?
I really wouldn't change anything because what it already has is alright and it was well made it really doesn't need anything else and it doesn't need anything to be changed at all.
Do you think your product will evolve or become obsolete over time? Why?
I think my product will evolve over time because it is useful and it has become almost necessary. My product will become even better in the future.
What is a trade-off?
When you exchange a thing for another of more or equal value, especially to effect a compromise.
Do you think that trade-offs were made during the design phase of your product?
I believe it was made way before my product was even a thought.
Why is it important to recycle?
It is important because you help create less pollution and trash to the Earth. You help save the Earth.
How do product designers play a role in recycling?
They help by giving ideas on products and they help in giving also ideas to help save the Earth.
What role does society play in the recycling effort?
Society help recycle. They help by reusing products that can be reused.
What can you do to help?
I can help by recycling and by reusing products that can be reused like these computer parts to create something new from them.