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Extracting gold from electronic waste, also known as ewaste, is a process that involves recovering precious metals from discarded electronic devices. While it's technically possible to find gold in various electronic components, such as circuit boards and connectors, it's important to note that the process requires specialized knowledge, equipment, and precautions due to the presence of hazardous materials.
Ewaste can be sourced from old computers, smartphones, circuit boards, and other electronic devices. Ensure that the collection is done responsibly, adhering to local regulations for ewaste disposal.

Separate different electronic components, categorizing them based on their material composition. Common components containing gold include printed circuit boards (PCBs), connectors, and memory chips.

Gold is often plated onto the surface of connectors and other components. Chemical processes, such as acid stripping, can be used to remove the gold layer from these components.
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Should you extract gold from electronics?
Recovering gold from junk electronics, also called urban mining, may be profitable if you can amass large volumes of electronic waste (ewaste), particularly computer parts. It may not be worth the ordeal to extract gold from a small pile of junk hardware. It’s best to find good sources of free ewaste for maximum profits.