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