Desktop Disconnect/Reconnect

A] Disconnection

  • Each desktop will be powered off. All cables, keyboard, mouse, power cords, and surge protectors, will be removed and placed in bags; vendor will attach a label per a defined label scheme.  
  • Each printer/fax machine will be powered off and all cables and powered cords placed in bags; vendor will attach a label per a defined label scheme. 
  • Each telephone will be unplugged, the cord wrapped around the telephone and placed in a bag; attach label per a defined label scheme. 
  • Vendor will use an inventory form to record the inventory at each workstation. A copy of this form will inserted into the bag. Vendor will collect the copies in order to verify the inventory at the new site.

B] Reconnection

  • AEWS or the selected moving company will place all equipment in the designated area per the floor plan. 
  • Each desktop will be unpackaged and set-up at the designated location and the keyboard, mouse, power cords, surge protectors, and network cable will be reinstalled.  
  • Each desktop will have existing stand removed and desktop will be mounted to new monitor arm, which will have been pre-installed at destination. 
  • Desktop stands that vendor removed will be collected and neatly stored in a designated area. 
  • Each desktop will have the cables dressed using two strips of Velcro. The cables will be secured at the point of connection to the CPU and at a point below the work surface. 
  • Each printer/fax machine will be unpacked and set-up at the printer locations, all power cords and cables will be reinstalled.  Vendor will power up and conduct a self-test. 
  • Each telephone will be unpacked and placed on the desk. The telephone cord will be plugged in and the telephone will be checked for dial tone. 
  • Vendor will verify that the inventory form that was completed during the disconnection phase is what was connected. 
  • Vendor will create a punch-list of all known issues that remain unresolved at the close of the reconnection phase. 
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