Laptop Deployment: On Campus

Information on Exchanging or Receiving your eStout Laptop on Campus
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Welcome! To begin the process of exchanging or receiving your eStout Laptop on campus during the spring semester, please read the following steps below to get started. Other times of year, do not follow the rules below.

Sign your Contract
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To begin the process of exchanging or picking up a laptop, you will need to complete the necessary steps in the Laptop Portal prior to your arrival. To ensure success with picking up a laptop, please read the following: 

  1. Log in to the Laptop Portal using your UW-Stout username and password. 

  2. Accept and sign the eStout Student Laptop Computer Agreement.

  1. eStout laptops can be picked up in the Technology Help Desk in Sorensen Hall 105. Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 3:30 PM. (If you are apart of Spring '23 orientation, please come at your designated time)

Laptop Portal

Before Picking Up Your eStout Laptop
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  1. Students Exchanging Laptops:  You are responsible for backing up the files, you wish to retain, before you arrive. Your Stout Office 365 account includes OneDrive which is a great option for backup. File backup questions can be directed to the Technology Help Desk.
  2. All Students are encouraged to check out the short (six-minute) eStout introductory video that reviews the laptop program and provides information about the following: 

    • Review of eStout Student Laptop Computer Agreement 

    • Email responsibility

    • How to get laptop support

    • Care, security, and liability of the laptop

    • File back-up

    • Laptop return information

Picking up and Setting up Your Laptop
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Picking Up Your Laptop

  • Laptop Deployment can only happen during the following times: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 3:30 PM.
  • Have your QR code ready to check in.  You can access this in the Laptop Portal.
  • For students who need to exchange their laptops, bring your laptop and all power cables.

Setting Up Your Laptop

  • IMPORTANT: Use the Initial Setup guide provided to complete the laptop setup. The setup process has changed so it is important to follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful setup.