Other Information

FAQ:

What if I want more RAM, a bigger hard drive, etc. for a model offered by the computer shop?

Create a custom order listing the computer model you want with the specifications you need.

How do I create a Custom order?

In the Computer Shop punchout on Wolverine Marketplace:

  1. Click on Custom Order
  2. Choose price and add to cart
  3. Checkout into the Wolverine Marketplace
  4. Click Checkout and add external notes to the order.
  5. Include any information you can about the special order, including links and descriptions. Add a quote number if available.
  6. Include the estimated price of the order.

** A 10% charge will be assessed to system special orders (excluding Apple computers and tablets).

A more detailed walk-through can be found in the "FAQ" of the Computer Shop punch out on the Wolverine Marketplace.

How long will it take to get custom order?

Custom order delivery time can take from 1 to 4 weeks depending on item availability.

Due to current limitations on some parts, many items are taking up to three months to complete fulfillment. Please submit your order(s) as soon as possible.

What docking stations will work with my computer?

If you have a Lenovo computer you can find the compatible docks listed under the laptop in the accessories section on the Wolverine Marketplace.

They are also listed on the Computer Shop website or Lenovo's website.

What warranty comes with computers purchased through the Computer Shop?

All Lenovo computers come with a 3 year on-site warranty included in the price of the computer. The warranty starts from the time the shop receives the system. The Computer Shop utilizes a first-in, first-out method of inventory management. 

Microsoft and Apple computers require the purchase of at least a 3 year warranty. This is not included in the price of the system.

Please see the resource page to check the warranty status of your system.

If you need warranty work done on your system contact your Area Technician. (See below warranty service information)

How long is the warranty for batteries?

Lenovo: The batteries, stylus, and digitizer pens are limited to 12 months unless otherwise specified.

Apple: One-year warranty for batteries.

Can I order a system not listed on the Computer Shop website?

Yes, you can do this with a Custom Order.

How do I get an exception?

Please see the Standards and Exceptions, below.

What about Bulk Orders?

Please see Bulk Orders, below.

What is the networking fee for?

The networking fee is a $65.00 charge included in the price of your computer. This charge is to cover the networking and infrastructure equipment on campus.

See TSC Standard 3.4.1 for more information.

What is the Computer Shop mark-up?

The Computer Shop markup is governed by IT Oversight Committee and is used to fund positions and expenses related to ordering, handling, maintaining and documenting of the computer equipment purchased for the institution.

For specific explanations, please see the policies and procedures, below.

Can I buy my UVU owned work computer?

No, State laws prohibit this practice.

Warranty Service Information:

Computer hardware support and repairs should be coordinated through your Area Technician. All campus computers should have a 3 year warranty. Warranty terms, conditions, and coverage varies from vendor to vendor.

Special Order delivery time can take from 1 to 4 weeks depending on item availability.

 

The following information is provided for the benefit of Area Technicians
  • Lenovo computers needing warranty service can be taken to the Service Desk located in BA-007.
  • Apple computers needing warranty service can be taken to the bookstore.

Some Area Technicians choose to call Lenovo support at 1-800-426-7378 and schedule repairs for their area. 


The three most common repair procedures with Lenovo on campus:

CRU parts go through this process:

- The machine has to be accepted by us for repair
- Diagnosis if needed for machine
- Contact Lenovo for replacement
- Replacement part shipped to Warehouse
- Warehouse processes and internally ships part to respective department
- Part replaced / repaired by technician
- Final testing - Area Tech contacted notifying of repair completion

FRU parts go through this process:

- The machine has to be accepted by us for repair
- Diagnosis if needed for machine 
- Contact Lenovo for replacement
- Replacement part shipped to Lenovo repair technician
- Lenovo technician schedules repair time
- Part replaced / repaired by Lenovo repair technician
- Final testing - Area Tech contacted notifying of repair completion

If you wanted to do the FRU in your area, you could contact Lenovo at the number above and skip to:

- Contact Lenovo for replacement
- Replacement part shipped to Lenovo repair technician
- Lenovo technician schedules repair time
- Part replaced / repaired by Lenovo repair technician

 
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Return Policy:

Computer Shop orders may be edited, or canceled until a purchase order has been issued. Once a purchase order has been issued, the following conditions apply:

Standard Parts and Standard Lenovo Systems

Unfulfilled orders, unopened parts, and complete boxed systems can be returned within 30 days. A fee of 15% of the purchase price will be assessed.

Apple Systems and iPads

No returns are allowed on Apple products. Defective items will be handled in accordance with the Apple warranty.

Special Orders and Printers

The Computer Shop does not accept returns for these items.

Returns will be handled between the department who ordered the item and the vendor it was ordered through.

Standards / Exceptions:

Lenovo and Apple are the suppliers of laptop and desktop computers at UVU. Computers approved for purchase will include basic and performance desktop computers as well as light-weight performance, mid-sized basic, and full-sized performance laptops from each vendor.

These standard configurations are purchased in volume saving the institution money while at the same time providing options that address the computing needs of faculty, staff, and computer labs.

HP is the standard supplier for office printers.

It is understood that occasionally there needs to be exceptions to established standards. Standards exceptions and changes can be granted by completing the Technology Standards Exceptions / Change Form and obtaining the required approvals:

  • Exceptions to these standards will most likely be considered if it is:
  • Exceptions will most likely not be considered if based on price, personal preference, or style considerations.

More Information:

Policies and Procedures

UVU has established procedures and standards for the purchase of desktop and laptop computers in order to realize cost savings in volume purchasing and reduce the number of configurations that need to be supported. Orders are placed through the Wolverine Marketplace and will generate a requisition that will need to be approved. Computers will be delivered to the area tech responsible for the area that ordered the computers. Through this online ordering system, you can order complete systems and a variety of parts and peripherals.

Standards for Ordering:

Lenovo and Apple are the suppliers of laptop and desktop computers at UVU. 

These standard configurations are purchased in volume saving the institution money while at the same time providing options that address the computing needs of faculty, staff, and computer labs.

It is understood that occasionally there needs to be exceptions to established standards. Standards exceptions and changes can be granted by completing the Technology Standards Exceptions/Change Form and obtaining the required approvals.

Exceptions to these standards will most likely be considered if it is:

  • Based on specific unique educational or business need.
  • Accompanied with the completed Technology Standards Exceptions form.

Exceptions will most likely not be considered if based on price, personal preference or style considerations.

Lenovo computer in the Think product lines do not need an exception form.

All campus computers should have a 3-year warranty. Warranty terms, conditions and coverage varies from vendor to vendor.

Pricing:

All computers will be subject to the Networking Fee. The networking fee is a $65.00 charge included in the price of your computer. This charge is to cover the networking and infrastructure equipment on campus.

All items, excluding Apple, will be subject to the Computer Shop markup. The Computer Shop markup is governed by IT Oversight Committee and is used to fund positions and expenses related to ordering, handling, maintaining and documenting of the computer equipment purchased for the institution.

 

Fulfillment:

All systems are tagged and inventoried through the Computer Shop. This will include an inventory number that will be tied to the machine’s serial number.

All computers and accessories not stocked at the Computer Shop may have a delay of up to 4 weeks. Depending on availability and quantity of an item, some items may exceed 4 weeks.

All items are delivered to the employee’s area technician through the UVU Warehouse. Delivery time is scheduled by the Warehouse.

Returns:

Computer Shop orders may be edited, or canceled until a purchase order has been issued. Once a purchase order has been issued, the following conditions apply:

Standard Parts and Standard Lenovo Systems:

  • Unfulfilled orders, unopened parts, and complete boxed systems can be returned within 30 days. A fee of 15% of the purchase price will be assessed.

Apple Systems and iPads:

  • No returns on Apple products. Defective items will be handled in accordance with the Apple warranty.

Special Orders and Printers:

  • Returns will be handled between the department who ordered the item and the vendor it was ordered through.
Available Lenovo Custom Options & Warranty Information

Customizable up to listed components below:

 

Workstation

Desktop 

Laptop

All-in-One

CPU

2x Intel Xeon W-3275

Intel Core i9-12900K

Intel Xeon W-101955M

Intel Core i9-12900

RAM

1TB DDR4-2933

128GB DDR5

128GB DDR4-2933 SoDIMM

64GB DDR5-4800

Hard Drive

Up to 10 drives (2.5"):
• 3.5" HDD up to 6TB each
• 2.5" SATA HDD up to 500GB each
• 2.5" SAS HDD up to 600GB each
• 2.5" SATA SSD up to 2TB each
• M.2 SSD up to 2TB each
• PCIe AIC SSD up to 480GB each

Up to 4 drives:

• 2.5" HDD up to 1TB each

• 3.5" HDD up to 2TB each

• M.2 SSD up to 2TB each

Up to 3 drives:

• M.2 SSD up to 2TB each

• M.2 SSD up to 2TB each

Up to 3 drives:

• 2.5" up to 2TB each

• M.2 SSD up to 1TB each

Graphics Card

2x NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 with NVLink

NVIDIA GeForce RTX A5000

NVIDIA Quadro RTX A5000

NVIDIA GeForce MX550

Form Factor

Tower

Tiny / SFF / Tower

17.3" 4K (3840x2160) IPS

23.8" All in One, Touch/No-Touch

Warranty

5 Year Onsite

5 Year Onsite

5  Year Onsite

5 Year Onsite

Other

For any other questions, please contact the Computer Shop at compshop@uvu.edu.

 

Warranty Information:

Name

Description

Depot Warranty

Parts and labor repair coverage where shipping (including packaging) or delivery to the repair center is paid for by Lenovo.

Onsite NBD Warranty

Parts and labor repair coverage where labor is provided onsite at your place of business. • If Lenovo determines your product problem is covered by the product warranty and cannot be resolved over the telephone, a technician will be dispatched to arrive onsite, typically the next day.

Tech Install CRU

With Lenovo’s Onsite Technician Installation of Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs), all internal components become qualified as Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) with an authorized Lenovo repair technician dispatched onsite to install replacements parts.

ADP

Accidental Damage Protection against drops, spills, bumps, and structural failures incurred under normal operating conditions or handling, electrical surges and damage to the integrated LCD screen

Keep Your Drive

Under the terms of the Lenovo Limited Warranty, when Lenovo replaces a defective part, that part becomes the property of Lenovo. Lenovo’s Keep Your Drive Service allows you to keep your drive, improving data security and potentially alleviating civil liability risks associated with data breach.

Priority Support

Enhanced warranty plan that provides direct 24x7 access to advanced level tech support on the first call, with priority call routing with calls typically answered in less than one minute

Bulk Orders

Bulk computer purchases have been removed as of September 2018.

The Computer Shop markup is governed by IT Oversight Committee and is used to fund positions and expenses related to ordering, handling, maintaining and documenting of the computer equipment purchased for the institution.