Computer Replacement Fund
Eligible faculty and staff computers are typically replaced every 4 years through the Computer Replacement Fund.
- Locate the Property of Macalester College sticker on your laptop or desktop and note its 5-digit ID number.
- Compare the ID number of your device with the fiscal year of replacement range given below to get an idea of when your computer is up for replacement.
- Replacements take place throughout the year, in ascending order by ID number: higher numbers will be replaced later in the fiscal year.
- This schedule only applies to computers with a blue computer-replacement-fund-eligible sticker.
Asset ID Range | Fiscal Year of Replacement |
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26683 – 27194 | 2019 / 2020 |
27195 – 27835 | 2020 / 2021 |
27836 – 28315 | 2021 / 2022 |
Standard Computer Configurations
Choose one of the standard computers or reach out to ITS for a consultation to help you choose the computer that works best for you.
Apple iMac 21.5″ Desktop | Apple MacBook Pro 13″ Laptop |
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Dell OptiPlex 5070 Micro – Desktop Small Form Factor | Dell Latitude 5300 Business Laptop |
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Standard Printer Configuration
HP LaserJet Enterprise M506dn
- Replaced as needed
- Print only
- Print speed letter: Up to 45 ppm (black)
- Auto duplex printing; 2 paper trays (standard)
- Uses toner with JetIntelligence
Funding Sources
Computer Replacement Fund: Most college-owned computers are purchased through the Computer Replacement Fund. This Fund is also responsible for replacing computers in general use and departmental computer labs and repairing college-owned computers. Where appropriate, this fund helps defray computer replacement costs due to theft. It may also refurbish and reallocate computer equipment to meet campus needs.
Other sources: Faculty startup funds, departmental budgets, Technology Equipment and Maintenance budgets, endowed professorship funds, grants, and faculty travel/research funds.
Items not covered by the Computer Replacement Fund
- additional paper tray units and envelope feeders
- docking stations
- scanners
- external drives
- displays for laptops
- personal and color printers