Contact Us

Hardware Service Department
970 E. 58th Street, 3rd floor
Chicago, IL 60637
773-702-7171
ccs-service@uchicago.edu

Open 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday
Walk-in: NSIT Solution Center

Hardware Repair

Types of Services and Pricing

Diagnostics/Repairs Turnaround Time
Carry-In Service

Standard 3-5 business days (5-10 business days for Apple Mail-In Depot Service)
Warranty 1-3 business days (5-10 business days for Apple Mail-In Depot Service)
Expedite Next business day (diagnostics only)

Departmental On-Site Service

Standard 3-5 business days
Warranty 1-3 business days

Diagnostics/Repairs Pricing
In Warranty Service

Hardware under standard manufacturer's warranty No charge

  • Operating System and any software related issue are not covered under manufacturers warranty. This is a billable service.
  • Batteries have a 1 year hardware manufacturer's warranty.
Out of Warranty Service

Diagnostics $35.00
Labor $85.00 (flat rate)
Expedite $50.00 (plus labor/diagnostic fee)
Data Transfer $50.00 (one hour minimum plus labor)
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection $45.00

Installation Service

Memory (laptop/desktop) $35.00
Hardware (except memory) $85.00
Software Applications (user must provide software) $45.00
Operating Sytem with Critical Security Updates and Device Drivers (user must provide OS) $120.00

Departmental On-Site Service

Laptop/Desktop $85.00 (per hour)
HP LaserJet and Xerox Phaser $120.00 (flat rate except warranty)

Notebook Rental for Departments

Please call andreserve at least 7 days in advance due to their limited availability.
Departments must provide a signed Form 62 upon pickup of notebook.
$75.00 (per week)

A non-refundable $35 bench fee will be assessed to each piece of equipment delivered to the Hardware Service Department for examination and/or diagnosis. If an order is placed to repair or service the item before the equipment has left the Hardware Service Department, then this fee will be applied to any incurred service charges.

Above pricing is effective October 10, 2006.

Last updated: 10/25/07