I'm looking to improve our process for handling laptops that are returned by users. Often, we receive them with reports that they 'work fine', but later we find issues like battery degradation, storage wear, or thermal problems that weren't apparent during the return. I'm curious about how other teams document the health of their hardware to prevent disputes later on. Do you use a checklist, perform stress tests, or just wipe and redeploy them? How formal is your documentation process?
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I've found that just wiping and redeploying often doesn't take into account the real condition of the laptops. In my experience, our team has faced questions weeks later from users complaining about battery and thermal issues. It's tough to pinpoint if we missed something during the return or if the problem developed afterward, so I'm really interested in how others handle that gray area.
I recommend checking the returned laptops as soon as they come back. In my opinion, laptops older than two years shouldn’t be redeployed to new users since they may show similar issues as you described. It's also a good idea to send older models to a refurbisher or charity after checking them out.
We always keep an inbound hardware checklist. It includes running the built-in diagnostics from the manufacturer, checking for dust buildup, and cleaning the system before storing it. This method goes a long way in documenting the condition of the hardware and ensuring everything is in good shape before it gets redeployed.
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