How to recycle

How to prepare your device:

Back up any personal information stored on your phone you wish to save, e.g., contacts, photos, videos, music, email, text messages, documents etc. If you need assistance backing up personal information please contact your service provider or device manufacturer. For Sony Ericsson products, please contact the Sony Ericsson North American Support Center Toll Free at 1-866-SONYERIcsson (1-866-766-9374).

 

1. Once you have backed up your personal information, on another device, erase it from your phone.

 

2. Remove and save your memory cards and your SIM card to transfer your service and any personal information saved on your cards to another compatible device.

 

DISCLAIMER: SAVE WHERE REQUIRED UNDER MANDATORY APPLICABLE LAW, SONY ERICSSON ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR:
(1) ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION WHICH BECOMES LOST, DESTROYED OR IN ANY WAY CORRUPTED DURING YOUR ATTEMPT TO BACK UP OR TO TRANSFER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANY OTHER STORAGE DEVICE(S); AND
(2) ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION WHICH YOU FAIL TO DELETE FROM YOUR MOBILE PHONE PRIOR TO HANDING IN YOUR MOBILE PHONE FOR RECYCLING.

 

3. Remove your phone from its charger (if connected) and leave the phone on until the battery has completely discharged. Once the battery has discharged and your phone is powered off, put the phone (with the battery attached) into a shipping package. If you have extra or loose batteries for your wireless device: Fully discharge the battery - Place a strip of tape over the battery contacts - Wrap the battery in a protective packaging material - Place the battery in your shipping package. If you wish to return your charger or other accessories such as portable hands free devices, please include these in your shipping package.

 

4. Please read the statements below:

 

I am 13 years of age or older and I have read and accept the site Terms of Use and Privacy policy available at www.sonyericsson.com.

 

Recycling Authorization
I represent and agree that I am the owner of the product(s) included in this package and that I am returning these items to Sony Ericsson for recycling. I assign all right, title, and interest in the items in this package to Sony Ericsson. I understand that Sony Ericsson will recycle these items through its recycling program, that they will not be returned to me or replaced with other products, and that no payment will be made to me for returning these items.

 

5. By shipping your phone to be recycled, you understand and agree to the terms as listed above.

 

How to hand in your phone for recycling?

Affix the pre-paid shipping label provided by Sony Ericsson to the outside of your package. If you're reusing an envelop or box, make sure you've covered up any previous bar codes or mailing information. Once you've attached the label to your package, drop it in the nearest mailbox or place it in your home mailbox for pickup.

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