Hi Aspman

I think in the UK even if you give away a pc the donator has to ensure that the machine is safe and servicable and provide a minimal warranty for it. So it's becomes cheaper and 'safer' to dump the machines rather than give them away. Stupid but true.
Two thoughts:

1. I do some refurbs for a charity. We are given stuff "as seen" for refurbishment. That means that the donor is not liable, as they did not imply that the device was either functional or safe. A bit like sending a vehicle to a scrapyard?

2. Just supply the box with the memory strips in an antistatic bag......................as soon as they pop the case any warranty would be voided?

I am aware that Scottish law is a bit different, but you have no difficulty in selling second user vehicles in an unroadworthy, untested state.