Keep a look out for things like TV’s, Computers, and other electronic systems. eBay could also be a good place to look for cheap e-waste parts too. Often times things like computers or other electronics that are broken can be listed on there for parts.

Salvaging useful parts from discarded electronics is a good way to find rare components, and the kind not always sold to individuals on small scales. Salvaging is like treasure hunting: You never what you’re going to get.

Protip to add, based on experience: If you want to salvage a large piece (like those IDE or those PCI-E connectors on old boards) and you do not have a desoldering iron, try using a heat gun and direct the heat so that the most pins are heated. Have the b