Professional Equipment Refurbishment Services
Are you looking to refurbish your technical devices? At WorkVentures, we do more than just repairs. We can also refurbish your equipment. We provide end-to-end service, and our team of technical experts work closely with you to identify your needs.
We perform triage, testing, and repairs. All data on devices can be securely erased, and it will be cleaned and boxed to look like new. Our team has decades of experience with providing expert refurbishments for all needs.
Examples of Equipment We Refurbish
Some examples of the equipment that we refurbish for our customers include:
Modems and NTUs: We have refurbished more than 50,000 modems and NTUs. We clean and test, install firmware, and provide engineering changes.
CRT Monitors: Even though CRT monitors are not considered “current technology”, we refurbish thousands of these devices for our customers. This includes setup of white balance, purity and convergence. We respray the covers and provide new custom boxes and foam inserts.
This is not an exhaustive list of refurbishment services we provide. If you are interested in finding out if we can refurbish your technology, please contact our friendly team today!
Laptop Refurbishment
WorkVentures specialises in laptop refurbishment. Our partners, including large telecommunications companies, financial institutions and government bodies, donate laptops to assist with our digital inclusion program.
WorkVentures is passionate about bridging the digital divide, and by collecting end-of-life laptops and PCs, we are able to provide underserved communities with access to technology and connectivity.
Our team liaise with your organisation to determine the quantity and quality of end-of-life devices.
We provide asset and sustainability reporting that ensures organisations have an understanding of the outcome of their donations.
Equipment that can be reused is refurbished by our team of professionals.
Any equipment that is obsolete or beyond repair is securely and ethically recycled, ensuring no e-waste is sent to landfill.
WorkVentures’ team of experts assess and triages devices to determine their capability.
We provide certifications and compliance documents that assure you that the data destruction has been completed.
On-site and off-site data destruction is performed. We guarantee that all data is safely wiped and destroyed before reuse or recycling.
Our authorised workers securely collect your equipment. The equipment is disconnected and de-installed.
The Laptop Refurbishment Process
- Customer Service
- Secure Collection
- Secure Data Destruction
- Assurance and Compliance
- Assessment
- E-Waste Recycling
- Reuse
- Sustainability Reporting
MDM Lock
At WorkVentures, our mission is to ensure every usable device donated to us can be refurbished and redistributed to someone in need, helping close the digital divide across Australia. For that to happen, devices need to be fully accessible and ready for a new user. One common barrier to this is an MDM lock.
An MDM lock (Mobile Device Management lock) is a security feature used by organisations to manage and protect corporate or school-owned devices. It lets IT teams enforce policies, install updates, and wipe devices if they’re lost or stolen.
While this is useful for organisational security, an active MDM lock prevents refurbishment teams from accessing the device’s settings, clearing old data and preparing it for reuse. This means a device with an MDM lock often cannot be reused and instead ends up in recycling or e-waste even though it could have served someone who needs it.
For Apple devices:
Check under Settings > General > Device Management or VPN & Device Management. If you see a profile here, the device is likely managed by an MDM system.
For Windows devices:
Go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. If there’s a connection listed, it may be under MDM control.
If a device is managed, the easiest and most secure way to remove the lock is to contact your IT administrator and request.
Benefits of Refurbishment
Environmental Impact
Through refurbishment, organisations can reduce the need for new equipment. This can enhance organisations’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credibility.
Increased Reliability
By using experts for equipment refurbishment, organisations can have peace of mind that their systems are running at full capacity.
Cost-Effective
Organisations can save costs associated with purchasing new equipment by refurbishing existing equipment that will adequately fulfil their business requirements.
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WorkVentures team was a pleasure to work with, meeting security guidelines and working efficiently and on tight deadlines with teams in USA and China. Their professionalism made them a great team to work with!
For over a decade, TES has partnered with WorkVentures. Their flexibility in a rapidly growing industry, led with a focus on the customer perspective, has helped us strengthen our customer base. They are committed, consistent and reliable partner.
WorkVentures are a team of professionals. They always deliver service on time and handle change well. We couldn't be happier about our partnership.
Thanks to our partnership with WorkVentures, we have a better standing in our community because we are able to provide support services much quicker.
The best thing about WorkVentures is the delivery of service and competitive pricing.
IBM and WorkVentures have had a successful, long-term partnership. They perform complex repairs with ease and handle change efficiently, which is a real testament to their professionalism.
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