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==Borrowing==
 
==Borrowing==
Any and all borrowing needs to go through Gavin or Rae. This includes dongles, chargers, computers, etc.
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We do not loan anything to students. This includes dongles, chargers, computers, etc. If anyone has any questions please direct them to Gavin or Rae.
  
==Warranties==
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==Operating Systems==
If a computer is under warranty, we will not work on it. Most warranties are voided if opened by someone who is not certified. This is particularly true with Macs. NEVER open an Apple computer until you have looked up its [https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do warranty status].
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Reinstalling the OS is a last resort option.
  
If the issue is software installation, drivers, or some other software-related issue, we can work on it. Most of these are short problems, so the machine does not stay in the DC for very long. If a warrantied computer is staying in the office, clearly mark it as a warranty computer and make a note not to open it.
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===Steps to take when thinking about reinstalling an OS===
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#Ask user for permission to wipe the drive
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#Ask user for their product key ('''If they don't have it we can not reinstall the OS''')
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#Ask Gavin to make sure there are no other options
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==Backups==
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Ask the students if there is any particular folder/files that they need backed up. Try to avoid backing up a students entire computer unless it is necessary. Let the student know '''we erase all backups after 1 month'''
  
 
==Signs, Key, and Locking==
 
==Signs, Key, and Locking==
 
Anytime you leave the DC unattended (no other student worker in the room) shut the door. Do not leave students who are not workers alone in the space.
 
Anytime you leave the DC unattended (no other student worker in the room) shut the door. Do not leave students who are not workers alone in the space.
 
If you'll be back in a couple of minutes (bathroom, bridge, etc.), you should leave a note. If it's the end of your shift and the next person hasn't shown up yet, flip the sign to 'Sorry, we're closed'.
 

Latest revision as of 16:55, 1 February 2019

Borrowing

We do not loan anything to students. This includes dongles, chargers, computers, etc. If anyone has any questions please direct them to Gavin or Rae.

Operating Systems

Reinstalling the OS is a last resort option.

Steps to take when thinking about reinstalling an OS

  1. Ask user for permission to wipe the drive
  2. Ask user for their product key (If they don't have it we can not reinstall the OS)
  3. Ask Gavin to make sure there are no other options

Backups

Ask the students if there is any particular folder/files that they need backed up. Try to avoid backing up a students entire computer unless it is necessary. Let the student know we erase all backups after 1 month

Signs, Key, and Locking

Anytime you leave the DC unattended (no other student worker in the room) shut the door. Do not leave students who are not workers alone in the space.