Uses for a DoA USB-C dock (disassembly/recycling)

[kartynnik]

I have received a USB-C docking stick with my Manjaro Community Edition which was apparently dead on arrival (it doesn't show up in dmesg/lsusb and is not recognized under other OS's either). Unfortunately I didn't check it thoroughly at first, attributing the problems to the well-known issues of the PinePhone with regards to USB-C PD and HDMI over USB-C (hardware and software deficiencies). Upon contacting the support now, I was told the dock is out of warranty. I proposed to donate it to Pine64 for recycling/refurbishing but was denied.

1) Has anyone tried to disassemble the item? The aluminum enclosure seems to be very snug.
2) Would anyone be interested in it for experimenting (the item untampered and looking as new)? I can arrange mailing across the US for free.
3) As the last alternative, what would be the best way to dispose of it as e-waste?

[mikehenson]

I am interested in the broken PionePhone docking stick

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[kartynnik]

I am interested in the broken PionePhone docking stick

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Hi Mike,

Strangely, they seem to be enabled. There is some issue with my account: it's in some limbo state where I can't message you or access some parts of the site with the page "you are not fully authorized, please verify your email" and a link to resend the verification email, but when I follow the link it shows "it appears you're already authorized and don't need verification". I can't do anything from there but go back. Can you please email me at [username] at Google mail?

[kartynnik]

Since Mike doesn't need the dock any longer, it is still available to anyone interested.