Hardware

Common hardware troubleshooting tips and information relating to the equipment provided by GRCC Information Technology.

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Campus Computer Signin Error: Computer Low on Resources

How to resolve a "low on resources" error when logging onto a campus computer.

Can I check-out a 2-in-1 laptop?

There are not 2-in-1 laptops available for checkout during the COVID19 closure.

Computer / Monitor Won't Power On

Troubleshooting tips to try and resolve an issue with a computer or monitor powering on before calling the IT Support Desk.

Computer Audio not Working

Quick troubleshooting tips for when the sound is not working on your computer.

Computer is Blank and Unresponsive

How to fix issues where the computer is turned on but blank and unresponsive

Connecting AUX Video in a Classroom

How to use the auxiliary inputs on a multimedia podium in a classroom.

Dell dock not charging/displaying image on monitor

This article contains basic troubleshooting steps for Dell laptops that are not charging/displaying an image on an external monitor while connected to a docking station.

Hardware Life-Cycle Process

This article details the entire process for computer equipment which is managed by the GRCC IT Department. New computers, replacements, upgrades and early replacement procedures are all outlined.

Holland Home GRCC IT managed equipment

Information regarding Holland Home computers and user accounts.

How to request a Loaner Laptop or Hotspot

This article contains instructions on how to request a loaner laptop at GRCC for faculty, staff, and students.

Installing Microsoft 365 on a Chromebook

Microsoft 365 can no longer be installed on Chromebooks.

Keyboard Not Working

Quick troubleshooting tips to try when a keyboard is not working before calling the IT Support Desk at -4357

Laptop Vending Machine User Guide

This user guide is to be used in conjunction with on-site training. The following graphics shown are used in a common checkout procedure and while your individual kiosk user interface could contain slightly different graphics or flow the general idea should be same.

Loaner Laptop Availability

Laptops can be loaned to Students, Faculty, and Staff members of GRCC

Minimum System Requirements

Information on minimum system requirements for student facing (lab) and employee devices.

Mobile Hotspot User Guides

How to operate the loaner hotspots

Multimedia Podium Informational Packet

How to use the Multimedia Podium.

Playing a DVD from a Multimedia Station

How to use the DVD player inside a classroom multimedia podium or rack.

Projector not displaying an image

Quick troubleshooting tips if nothing will display on a classroom projector.

Standing Desk Requests

How to request a standing desk

Thin Client Usage Instructions

How to switch the inputs on a Thin Client monitor.

Troubleshoot WiFi Hot Spots

The following are trouble shooting guides for each of our devices that GRCC loans out:

Undersized Power Adapter error

How to clear an undersized adaptor error when plugging into a docking station

Using a Document Camera (ELMO)

How to use the Elmo/Document camera on the multimedia podium.

Using the Computer in a Multimedia Station

Instructions to operate the computers built into the classroom multimedia rack or podium.

Wired computer mouse not working

Quick troubleshooting tips for when a wired mouse is not working before calling IT Support Desk.

Wireless Keyboard Typing Slowly or Sporadically

Having Num Lock enabled on the wired keyboard can interfere with the wireless keyboard functionality.