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Checkout Laptop - Borrower's Responsibilities

Borrower Responsibilities:

• Laptop must never be left unattended
• Do not load personal software onto the laptop
• Should any item be lost or damaged, you will be held responsible for the replacement or cost of the equipment.
• Laptop must be returned after 72 hours or late fees will be assessed.
  
• Late fees are $10/day.  Other registrar holds, and legal action may result.
• If a laptop is not returned, it will be considered theft of University property.  A police investigation will be initiated and the patron will be charged full replacement costs.
• The Office of Information Technology has the right to track any laptop not returned within the 72 hour check out period.
• All policies governing the use of campus information technology resources apply to the use of the laptops.  The policy is available online at http://www3.uwplatt.edu/its/information-security-policies
• After 3 violations of the above policies, future laptop checkout will be revoked for the period of one semester.

Return Policies:

• Laptops must be returned after 72 hours of checkout time.
• Laptops must be returned prior to the start of any extended break.
• It is your responsibility to return the laptop during staffed hours.  Staffed hours are posted in each lab.
• Laptops must be returned to an ITS Help Desk Consultant only.  Do not leave them at the front desk of the Library or with any other University staff.
• Late fees are $10/day for each day late.  Please plan accordingly!
• Laptops may not be checked out immediately after check-in.  A minimum one hour waiting period is required.  This will allow other patrons to have the opportunity to use this limited resource.

Laptop Care:

• Keep the laptop at room temperature.  Do not expose the laptop to excessive temperatures (such as leaving the laptop in your car in winter/summer).
• Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.  Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms of the laptop.  Any laptop returned dirty will result in a fine of $10.
• Always log out and shut down when your work is completed. Do not leave the laptop on overnight.
• Do not simply unplug the laptop.  Make sure it is shut down properly.
• Keep all liquids away from the laptop.  Liquid will cause extreme damage and will result in a fine!
• Be careful not to bump, drop, or place objects on the laptop.
• When transporting the laptop, make sure to use the provided carrying case.

Laptop Fines: Effective Spring 2019

See Also:

• Checkout Laptop - System Configuration
• Policy: Equipment Checkout