Internal Archive

Fortunately, these parts are being sold by third party sellers, so they are finding new life in the form of reselling. This only accounts for a small amount of this type of waste, however.pic.twitter.com/ZVAlFNNtRG

These parts are found on Chinese secondhand markets, which is scary- If this is what we ARE seeing, what aren’t we? How much stuff is improperly disposed of behind the scenes?pic.twitter.com/cbWKheIkaa

On this week’s installment of the Apple E-Waste saga, we take a look at Apple Pencil. So many little parts that just sit on a shelf for ages or are thrown into the trash (where they go to landfills or worse). Thread continues below. #AppleInternal #ewastepic.twitter.com/XjRjlYRMgc

Apple TV Remotes are some of the most found prototypes out there. From having differences as small as an engraving or a different button all the way to a completely clear front, these prototypes certainly don’t lack variety! Credits in comments. #AppleInternalpic.twitter.com/iseWeNTT1X

Today, Apple unveiled the Self Service Repair program, making iPhone 12 and 13 components available to users directly from Apple. This is a big step for the #righttorepair movement and signifies a big change in philosophy at Apple. Read more at the link in the comments.pic.twitter.com/Q18bNsyISV

The latest installment in the Apple e-waste saga features some of the most disposable Apple products ever created- AirPods. Their small and compact design is good for the user yet is difficult recycle, leading to what you see here. #AppleInternal #ewastepic.twitter.com/yoHZJtW2Z4

When Apple builds prototypes, they need batteries just like any other device. Batteries, however, need regulatory certifications to ensure their safety, and prototype batteries aren’t certified yet, So Apple puts squares on the batteries in place of the certification symbols.pic.twitter.com/DmG5Hbg5ED

Potassium extravaganza! These interesting cables/adapters are pretty common on Chinese secondhand markets and are used by workers on the Foxconn factory line. he Banana looking cables which they’re used with are less common than the bricks themselves. #AppleInternalpic.twitter.com/VzhDyHqDZ2

An engineering sample Apple 20 watt wall power adapter. It has a data matrix between the outlet pins and a serial/lot number by the left pin. It also has “Engineering Sample Not For Sale” by the right pin. Credit to @AquaSeaWing for sharing! #AppleInternalpic.twitter.com/De2cVNgNMu

A prototype Google Chromebook with some of the coolest labeling I’ve ever seen! You can see “Config” written on the big yellow label and an asset tag in blue to the right. Sadly, it has been mostly spray painted over. #GoogleInternalpic.twitter.com/jZiEMdssPR

An M20 Bending DOE Prototype. Based on the name, I’d say this was for testing the cable’s durability or something similar. #AppleInternalpic.twitter.com/wIUIx3D8Tl

I don’t care what anyone says, this is just cursed. #AppleEventpic.twitter.com/WATdUnv8AT

A Google Pixel 3 prototype in an unknown stage. It has a Protologo and placeholder regulatory info, as well as an unlocked boot loader. #GoogleInternalpic.twitter.com/18xa3VPZln

Some prototype Pixel 5 back housings featuring ProtoLogos instead of the usual G symbol (except for the center housing). Prototype Pixels are pretty hard to come by, save for Pixel 4 prototypes which are in abundance. #GoogleInternalpic.twitter.com/DAdgEL3mRU