Device Return Checklist

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About this article

This article can be used by students or employees to verify they have done everything needed to do their campus device exchange.

Overview

Please review this checklist before you arrive to your scheduled exchange session. Note that not all of these checklist items may apply to you and there will not be time to do any of these things during your exchange session. Backup must be completed before you arrive. If you have any questions about backups, please consult the instructions in Step 2. We would also be happy to help you learn how to backup your data in person. Students should contact Tech Support and employees should contact TLT.

Laptop Checklist

Checkbox.png I have backed up all of my personal data stored on my old laptop's hard drive (e.g., documents, pictures, video, music).

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up any personal files I saved to my laptop's "desktop" or confirmed that I don't have any files on my desktop.

Checkbox.pngI have either exported and backed up my bookmarks/favorites for each browser that I use (e.g., IE, Firefox, Chrome) or confirmed that I don't need to do this.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed my Outlook mail archive (.pst) files or confirmed that I have never archived my mail on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up my KeePass password database or confirmed that I have never used KeePass on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have either backed up my Microsoft Office templates (Users/username/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Templates) or confirmed that I don't have any such templates on my old laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have a created a list of software that I will need to re-install (i.e., Adobe Acrobate Pro, SPSS, JMP) on my new laptop.

Checkbox.pngI have located my old laptop's power cord.

iPad Checklist

Checkbox.png I have wiped my Tablet using the Reset instructions.

Checkbox.png I know and have my AppleID and password. Use Apple's site to reset your password.

Checkbox.png I have used iCloud to backup my data.

Checkbox.png I have checked for any other data that did not get backed up to iCloud and created copies of that data if you need it. This might be scanned documents or noteability files that have recordings.

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