REPLACING HARDWARE/Equipment
The Advancement Division has a centralized approach for purchasing/replacing primary computers (and basic accessories like mouse, keyboard, cables) for staff.
- The funding will come from the CUF Budget rather than from individual department budgets.
- The purchase of any non-standard equipment (e. g. wireless mouse and keyboard) will require approval by the respective area management, and the cost will be absorbed by the department.
- This does not include additional/secondary computer equipment such as iPads.
- Exceptions need supervisor’s approval and the department paying for any additional costs.
- Employees will be provided information regarding the replacement cycle for their computers and be notified one month in advance (excluding August) prior to of the replacement date
- Orders will occur quarterly throughout the fiscal year: August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st
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CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Computers (Campus Computer Store): Dell Precision 55xx series, Apple MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface Studio
Precision Accessories: Dell Thunderbolt Dock; Logitech Mouse & Keyboard Combo MK270 (Staples)
MacBook Accessories: Apple Magic Mouse (Apple Site) OR Logitech M350 Pebble Mouse (Staples)
Keyboards: Apple Magic Keyboard (Apple Site) OR Logitech K380 For Mac Multi-Device (Staples)
Surface Accessories: Surface Dock; Surface Pen, Pen Replacement Tips; Logitech Mouse & Keyboard Combo MK270 (Staples)
Monitors: Dual standard or UltraWide display
Miscellaneous (not standard): Items such as webcams, headsets, and adapters can be purchased, but costs must be asborbed by the requesting department.
Replacement WORKFLOW
WHAT
- Standard equipment replacement includes laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor, and docking station. Additional/specialty equipment needs to be requested through the DARHelpDesk.
WHEN
- Replacement of your primary machine occurs every four (4) years on a quarterly basis.
- The IT support team will notify users of next steps as their replacement date approaches.
- List of users due for replacement (grouped by supervisor)
WHERE
- Setup will be completed at your workstation if it is on campus (Tiger Park, 110 Daniel, Alumni, etc.)
- For those working remotely, you will need to meet at 110 Daniel if you would like assistance with the replacement.
- For offices at CUICAR, coordinate with Chris Meyers (CMYERS8@Clemson.edu)
- IT Team does not provide support/equipment set up at home offices
HOW TO PREPARE
- Users should clear your workspace of valuables and non-technology equipment
- Back up your data!
- When coordinating the time & date of your replacement, please be mindful that the process can take as long as four (4) hours.
NEW EQUIPMENT
Learn more about how to request new/additional equipment (including approved accessories)