How can students get upgrades for EDGE laptops?

Memory Upgrades
Students are free to purchase a memory upgrade if they feel it would help with their successful use of an EDGE computer.  Installation assistance is available at the Helpdesk in the Hutchins Building.

Storage Upgrades
Students are not authorized to upgrade or replace the hard drive, SSD or optical media drive in an EDGE computer.  If additional storage is required, students are encouraged to use Bereabox for cloud storage or purchase a USB attached external hard drive, flash drive or optical media drive.

Replacement Battery
The EDGE program provides up to one replacement battery per student.  To obtain a battery replacement, bring the computer to the Helpdesk in the Hutchins Building and request a battery evaluation.  If the battery is not functional or holds less than thirty minutes of charge, a replacement will be provided.  Additional battery replacement after the first one can be done but the cost will be charged to the student’s account.