🇬🇧ABOUT

🇬🇧 The "CACARECO" project represents an ESG approach to obsolete computers and IT scraps, offering decentralized cloud storage, similar to Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive but without annual subscription charges and without photo compression (and loss of quality). By utilizing recycled or outdated parts from old computers, the project transforms these devices into cloud servers with expandable storage capacity and automatic backup, utilizing the open-source technology of Nextcloud. In addition to reducing the environmental impact of improper disposal of functional computer components, the CACARECO project provides users with a personal, decentralized, private, and cost-effective alternative, promoting freedom of choice. It also encourages the reuse of idle or outdated hardware that would likely be inadequately discarded, thus contributing to a greener and more connected world.

Keywords: ESG; Nextcloud; Decentralized; Cloud Storage; Recycled Hardware; No Photo Compression

🇬🇧WHAT I HAD

• Two WD HDD 1TB each;
• An Dell XXXX enclosure with (a) screen not working (b) speakers (c) right side USB and P2 port;
• PCI wifi card;

🇬🇧WHAT I HAD TO FIND/BUY?

• (BOUGHT with damages) Motherboard compatible with this dell enclosure and screen;
• Battery

🇬🇧WHAT'S NOT WORKING AND STILL SO WHILE THE CLOUD WORKS?

• Screen is not working, but I used HDMI only once to install server OS;
• Keyboard connector on Motherboard is broked, but you can use an USB keyboard just to install server OS;
• Left USB port has a bad function, but silver tape made it works;

🇬🇧EXTRA PARTS THAT I NEED TO ADD

• Raspberry Pi Coper Heat Sinks
• (BOUGHT) USB FAN extra thin to allow close the notebook and keep it working withou overheating;
• (BOUGHT) DVD-ROM to SATA HDD Adapter

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