{"id":775,"date":"2025-09-23T10:35:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/?p=775"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:05:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:05:26","slug":"replacing-your-clark-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/replacing-your-clark-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Replacing Your Clark Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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All Clark faculty and staff are eligible to receive new primary work computers approximately every 4 years. Replacing these devices on a consistent schedule ensures university operations continue with the highest level of efficiency and accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITS is responsible for identifying candidates for computer replacement, coordinating purchases, and scheduling the delivery and set-up of these new devices. The replacement process, outlined below, requires the cooperation of different groups around campus and aims to make the transition as seamless as possible for all involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Fill out Replacement Request Form<\/summary>\n

The online replacement form asks questions regarding your current computer, your new computer, any software you use, peripheral tools you need (webcams, monitors, etc.,) and how you store and back up your files. Once the form is completed, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation email. You may also receive an email inviting you to meet with Clark\u2019s technology training specialist to discuss file back-up options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that while the university is responsible for the purchase of the device itself, your department is responsible for the purchase of accessories such as monitors, speakers, webcams, and mice, and you may need to provide the email address of your department\u2019s purchasing manager.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Back up files<\/summary>\n

In order to make the transition from one computer to another as seamless as possible, you\u2019ll need to back up your files so they can be transferred to your new device. Depending on your current device and the amount of data stored on it, the file back-up process may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n