How to Ensure Lectern Computers are Turned On

Most classroom and event spaces on campus have a lectern or podium where the computer is stored. The following are basic troubleshooting steps to ensure the computer in the lectern is turned on.

Instructions:

1. Try wiggling the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard first:

   Usually, if a computer is left on and not used for a while, the computer will go into sleep mode. If this is the case, wiggling the mouse or typing on the keyboard should “wake up” the computer.
   
   

2. If the above step is unsuccessful, look inside the cabinet doors for the PC tower (the computer may look slightly different than the one in the photograph - most will have a brand name such as Lenovo or Dell)
   
   

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   If none of the lights on the computer are on, then the computer is turned off. If the light surrounding the power button is slowly blinking, then the computer is powered on, but in a dormant state. In either case, press the power button. It may take a few minutes for the computer to boot up.

    

3. If the computer is powered on and you still aren’t seeing anything on your monitor, or the computer will not turn on, please contact the service desk.

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