Notebook Security and Insurance Resources

Since Northwest began providing notebook computers for students, ten notebook computers have been reported stolen from rooms and vehicles. The 2006-2007 academic year had six stolen within one month. The 2006-2007 academic year also had about 100 repairs that resulted in the cost of repair being billed to the student. The most common non-warranty repairs are broken LCD screens and motherboards with the cost of repairs between $200 and $300.

Northwest notebook computers are covered by the vendor for manufacturing defects and will be covered for accidental damage with a $50 deductable. Accidental damage includes but is not limited to: liquid spills, cracked LCD screens, broken USB ports, unauthorized repairs resulting in damaged components, etc.

Students are responsible for major damage, vandalism and replacement of stolen or lost notebook computers. For major notebook computer damage, vandalism or theft, students are encouraged to purchase liability insurance from an insurance provider. Two such vendors of which we are aware are listed below:

Northwest, however, is not endorsing either of these vendors, and if you wish to purchase insurance from any other vendor you are free to do so.

All notebook computer repairs must be completed at the Gateway Electronic Campus Support Center.

Northwest notebook computers are the sole property of Northwest Missouri State University and must be returned when a student leaves the university or their campus notebook contract concludes.

In summary, students are responsible for the replacement cost of their notebook of up to $1,500.00. Additionally, students are responsible for the cost of repairs to their notebook computer due to damage.