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For items not listed below, contact Asset Management.

Computers

1. Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have computer(s) that need to be surplussed.
2. ITS will remove the hard drive and have it securely shredded.  The rest of the computer will be left for Asset Management to process. 
3. Fill out this Asset Management Form in order to have the computer removed from your inventory.

Tablets and Phones

1. Reset your device to factory settings.  This will erase all of your data.  Most devices have this feature under Settings.  If you need assistance, contact the  ITS Service Desk.
   1. Instructions for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
   2. For other phones, google the model of your phone or contact the ITS Service Desk for assistance.
2. Fill out this Asset Management Form in order to have the phone/tablet removed from your inventory.
3. Once Asset Management removes the devices from inventory, contact the ITS Service Desk.  ITS will pick up the device(s) and have the chip in the device securely shredded. 

Printers

1. Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have a printer(s) that needs to be surplussed.
2. ITS will reset the printer to factory settings.
3. Fill out this Asset Management Form in order to have the printer removed from your inventory.

Items Ordered through Sponsored Programs

1. Items that were purchased through Sponsored Programs should have a red and white label  Click here and scroll down to Research Foundation Assets and then Sample Research Sponsor Tags to see an example.
2. Reach out to the owner of the item to see if they want it returned.
3. If it is determined that the item should be surplussed, go through steps above. 

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