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Policy - Used Computer Purchases

Staff and faculty may purchase old desktop and laptop computers from the School provided the equipment meets the following criteria outlined below:

  • The equipment is 3 years or older and is out of warranty
  • Your department is buying replacement equipment and the computer has been officially "retired." See your DA for details.

Purchase Guidelines

  • Your purchase must take the form of an official University transaction
  • Your department must issue you an invoice for the equipment that details exactly what you are buying and for how much
  • You must receive a receipt from your department for your payment
  • All sales are final
  • The School makes no warranties as to the condition or performance of the computer; all purchases are at the buyer's own risk
  • The cost to purchase a used desktop PC/Mac is $50
  • The cost to purchase a used laptop PC/Mac is $100
  • Checks must be made payable to the "Mailman School of Public Health" and submitted with a copy of the invoice to your DAF.
  • The computer hard drive must be wiped of data by Mailman IT or your department IT contact prior to your taking possession.

 

May '11