Is there PC Memory scrap value in old computers?

Yes, PC Memory Grade A has scrap value because the memory is treated as junk and functionality is irrelevant, and it is processed to extract rare metals such as gold and silver in very small amounts, so it is inspected and priced accordingly.

What parts of a computer are worth scrapping?

It depends, PC Memory Grade A is accepted when the scrap is memory inserted into a PC motherboard such as SIMM and later types, while non-surface-mounted items are not considered memory and aluminum-covered items are handled under a different category, so the scrap is reclassified or not accepted after inspection.

Is damaged or cut memory accepted as scrap?

No, PC Memory Grade A does not allow damage, and cut or shattered items are not accepted as memory and are treated as individual circuit boards, so the scrap is reclassified during inspection.

Does water exposure or chip layout affect how memory is purchased?

Because PC Memory Grade A is valued by weight and composition, exposure to water results in a deduction due to weight gain and items with sideways-mounted IC chips or very few chips cannot be purchased, so the scrap is downgraded or not accepted after inspection.

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Mémoire PC – grade A Présentation

Il s’agit de mémoire installée sur une carte mère de PC. Elle est traitée comme de la ferraille, et son fonctionnement n’est pas pris en compte.

Updated: 2026-04-24 02:43

Today's scrap price for this material

42.00 CAD / lb

This price applies to materials delivered to our Delta, BC, Canada yard.

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Mémoire PC – grade A Conditions d'achat

Il s’agit de mémoire installée sur une carte mère de PC. Elle est traitée comme de la ferraille, et son fonctionnement n’est pas pris en compte.
Même de petites quantités sont acceptées (à partir de 1 lb).
La mémoire destinée aux ordinateurs de bureau (serveurs) ou aux ordinateurs portables est acceptée.
SIMM et générations ultérieures (SIMM, SDR, RIMM, DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4).
Les mémoires sans composants montés en surface (sans DRAM, CRIMM) ne sont pas considérées comme de la mémoire et sont récupérées gratuitement.
L’objectif est d’extraire des métaux rares tels que l’or (Au) et l’argent (Ag). Toutefois, comme ces métaux sont présents en très faibles quantités, la prise de poids due à l’exposition à l’eau est significative. Par conséquent, toute exposition à l’eau entraînera une déduction; veuillez donc bien sécher la mémoire si elle est mouillée.
Certains produits de mémoire ne peuvent pas être achetés si les puces IC sont montées sur la tranche ou si le nombre de puces est très limité.
Les articles munis de couvercles en aluminium seront achetés comme mémoire PC de grade B. Nous recommandons de retirer les couvercles trop volumineux ou faits d’un matériau différent, car ils ne seront pas acceptés comme mémoire.
Les articles endommagés ne sont pas acceptés. Les pièces coupées ou brisées ne seront pas traitées comme de la mémoire, mais comme des cartes de circuits imprimés individuelles.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for Mémoire PC – grade A?: As of 2026-04-24 02:43, Ohata Shoji Canada Inc, (Delta, BC, Canada) is purchasing Mémoire PC – grade A as scrap metal at 42.00 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap metal prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. Is there PC Memory scrap value in old computers?: Yes, PC Memory Grade A has scrap value because the memory is treated as junk and functionality is irrelevant, and it is processed to extract rare metals such as gold and silver in very small amounts, so it is inspected and priced accordingly.
3. What parts of a computer are worth scrapping?: It depends, PC Memory Grade A is accepted when the scrap is memory inserted into a PC motherboard such as SIMM and later types, while non-surface-mounted items are not considered memory and aluminum-covered items are handled under a different category, so the scrap is reclassified or not accepted after inspection.
4. Is damaged or cut memory accepted as scrap?: No, PC Memory Grade A does not allow damage, and cut or shattered items are not accepted as memory and are treated as individual circuit boards, so the scrap is reclassified during inspection.
5. Does water exposure or chip layout affect how memory is purchased?: Because PC Memory Grade A is valued by weight and composition, exposure to water results in a deduction due to weight gain and items with sideways-mounted IC chips or very few chips cannot be purchased, so the scrap is downgraded or not accepted after inspection.