As a member of the MIT community, you can buy a used laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone from the Institute. Purchasing surplus equipment is a great way to save money and put good equipment to use while reducing the cost to MIT for disposal of computing devices.
Here’s how to get started.
MIT often sells computers to people who are leaving the Institute, or when a DLC upgrades equipment for an entire department.
Once you identify the equipment you want to buy, you should get written approval from your DLC.
Note that any government-owned equipment and some private sponsored equipment cannot be purchased through MIT.
Submit your request to Michael McCarthy in the VPF Property Office.
All requests must include written permission, the MIT asset tag number (MIT_0501208, for example) or a description of the make/model/serial number of the equipment.
Departments are responsible for removing all files and software from the drive before releasing equipment. The device will retain its most recent operating system. Once you purchase a device, please remember that MIT does not provide service or support. All equipment is sold “as is.”
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MIT often sells computers to people who are leaving the Institute, or when a DLC upgrades equipment for an entire department.
Once you identify the equipment you want to buy, you should get written approval from your DLC.
Note that any government-owned equipment and some private sponsored equipment cannot be purchased through MIT.
Submit your request to Michael McCarthy in the VPF Property Office.
All requests must include written permission, the MIT asset tag number (MIT_0501208, for example) or a description of the make/model/serial number of the equipment.
Departments are responsible for removing all files and software from the drive before releasing equipment. The device will retain its most recent operating system. Once you purchase a device, please remember that MIT does not provide service or support. All equipment is sold “as is.”
