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1. Email askIT@albany.edu stating that you have computer(s) that need to be surplussed.
2. ITS will remove the hard drive (or logic board*) 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.

*Macbook Pro 2017 with touch bar and later have the hard drive/ssd soldered into the logic board

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. 

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