Fees for Damage to Laptops

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Fees for Damage to Loaner Laptops

PURPOSE

Common types of damage to loaner laptops and the corresponding fees.

Users will not be charged for deterioration due to general wear and tear, only for damages incurred from negligence or abuse. Variations to this chart are to be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to fees, a block may be placed on all Library borrowing privileges until the issue is resolved.


	Type of Damage				Charge to User
	Total destruction; laptop arrives back in pieces and is completely inoperable.				Full cost of a replacement machine.*

	Failure to return the laptop.				Full cost of a replacement machine.*

	Intentional vandalism including scratching or inking names, words, or pictures on any physical part of the laptop; rearranging the keys on the keyboard; or other malicious damage.				Full cost of a replacement machine.* *Approx. $2,500-$3,000 based on current market.

	Display hinge broken or inoperable.				$100-$500 based on severity.

	Major dents, cracks or scratches that impair operation. Missing or broken keys. Liquid, food, or gum on the keyboard, case, mouse. Other physical damage.				$500-$3000 based on severity.

	Missing hard drive				$400

	Missing or damaged ZIP or floppy drive				$200

	Missing memory modules				$200

	Missing wireless network PC card				$200

	Missing or damaged mouse				$30

	Missing or damaged CD drive				$250

	Minor general wear and tear that does not impair operation.				No charge.

	Software or configuration damage.				May result in loss of borrowing privileges. Recharge for IT services may apply.

	Late return fee				$20 (minimum) May result in loss of borrowing privileges.

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