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#*If it is, direct them to one of the [[Computer Repair in the Valley | computer repair shops]] in the area. | #*If it is, direct them to one of the [[Computer Repair in the Valley | computer repair shops]] in the area. | ||
#Have then fill out a blue Machine Ticket. Add your own notes if their description excludes things they told you. | #Have then fill out a blue Machine Ticket. Add your own notes if their description excludes things they told you. | ||
| − | #Input the ticket to the online ticket system. | + | #Take the user's computer (and power adapter, external HDD, etc.). Tell them that we will call and/or email them with updates. |
| + | #Input the ticket to the online ticket system. (Be accurate!) | ||
| + | #Tape the ticket to the computer. | ||
#If you have thoughts on the issue, begin diagnostics and repair. Otherwise note that you're leaving it for someone else. | #If you have thoughts on the issue, begin diagnostics and repair. Otherwise note that you're leaving it for someone else. | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 26 June 2012
Contents
Websites
Student Tickets: http://sta.hampshire.edu
IT Tickets: http://ittix.hampshire.edu
Logins / where to find passwords
The usual DC username is 'labrats'. The STA password can be found on the bottom of the printed staff list. (Take the first letter of each word!)
IT username on Windows computers is 'Administrator' and on Macs is 'Admin'. Ask Chris or Rae if you need the IT Admin password.
What to do when you get in
- Login to http://sta.hampshire.edu.
- Read through ALL of the open tickets.
- Check that all computers in the DC have a ticket and that all tickets have a computer.
- If there are tickets for loaned equipment, call the user. (Leave a message if they don't pickup.) And note it on the ticket.
- If any computers are unaccounted for or their ticket don't accurately reflect their status, email the listserv at dc-sta@lists.hampshire.edu. Include the user's name, the computer model, and the latest comment with a specific question for information.
- Continue working on as many computers as you can.
- If you don't know the next step for a certain machine, make sure you comment in the ticket that you're leaving it for the next person.
When someone brings in a machine:
- Talk to them about their problem.
- Ask if the computer is under warranty.
- If it is, direct them to one of the computer repair shops in the area.
- Have then fill out a blue Machine Ticket. Add your own notes if their description excludes things they told you.
- Take the user's computer (and power adapter, external HDD, etc.). Tell them that we will call and/or email them with updates.
- Input the ticket to the online ticket system. (Be accurate!)
- Tape the ticket to the computer.
- If you have thoughts on the issue, begin diagnostics and repair. Otherwise note that you're leaving it for someone else.
- If you have free time on your shift, clean up the counters, put screwdrivers away, wipe down the counters if they're sticky.
Phone Messages
Always include the following in your voicemail messages:
- Your name
- Computer Diagnostic Center
- We are open from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday
