Hardware & Loaner Equipment

Buying recommendations

If you are ready to buy a new University-funded computer, the ME-IT Computer Support Office will assist you with selecting a laptop, desktop, or workstation to fit your needs. 

ME-IT offers full-service support for active U-M preferred vendors. Currently (2025) Apple, Dell, HP, & Lenovo.

For custom-built systems, ME-IT is happy to provide limited and basic assistance. If labs run into any hardware issues, warranty issues, stability issues, etc., those would need to be handled by the lab, as ME-IT does not have the resources to work with non-managed vendors directly.

The usual computer order/setup procedure is as follows:

1. Set up a time with us to discuss your computer needs and budget by emailing me-it@umich.edu, or calling 734-763-5007. 

2. We will work directly with you to build a quote to fit your needs.

3. Orders are submitted in the ME Order System.

4. Once the computer arrives we will set up and deliver the computer.

ME-IT also offers many loaner devices. 

Items available for short-term loan:

• • Digital camera

  • External CD/DVD drive

  • External floppy drive (3.5”)

  • External USB hard drive enclosure

  • iPad (7 day max)

  • Laptop power adapters

  • Laptops - Chromebook, PC, Macbook (7 day max)

  • Monitor

  • PolyCom speaker phone

  • Portable public address system

  • Projector

  • Rolling 65” TV

  • Video adapters (VGA/DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort/USB-C/Thunderbolt)

  • Web camera (USB)

  • Wireless presentation remotes (slide clickers)

ME-IT has multiple iPads with Apple Pencils in stock and is ready to loan if you teach a class. This applies to faculty and GSIs; the maximum loan duration is one semester when someone is teaching.

ME-IT has a limited number of loaner equipment for faculty and staff: Laptops, Cameras, Tripods, Polycom, adapters, projectors, etc. Email to me-it@umich.edu to submit a loaner request.