Desktop computer support, sales, and software.
The Scholar's Workstation is an on-campus resource for computer-related hardware, software, peripherals and supply purchases.
Software downloads for UC Berkeley faculty, staff, and students, including email client software, other Internet applications, security applications such as firewall and antivirus, and other utilities.
PC and Macintosh computers are available at several locations around campus for general use and class instruction.
Notice:Due to temporary staff vacancies, effective August 6, 2008 and until further notice, DOCS Hardware Support, a.k.a. Campus Computer Repair and Support (CCRS), is making the following changes regarding in-warranty work for Dell and Apple hardware.
All campus customers (departments, students, individuals) in need of in-warranty work for Dell hardware are asked to contact Dell directly at 1-800-624-9896.
Department customers in need of in-warranty work for Apple hardware are asked to contact Apple directly at 1-800-800-2775.
Please be sure to have the model and serial number of the Dell or Apple hardware you need work on when you call. Both manufacturers will make house calls for departmental desktop machines.
Other hardware and non-warranty work
DOCS Hardware Support will continue to accept in-warranty work for hardware by Lenovo, Toshiba, HP, Sony, and Apple (from students and individuals), as well as non-warranty work for hardware by any manufacturer, both of which will be handled by DOCS's partners, ComputerCare (Apple hardware) and New Dimensions (all other hardware).
Users can drop off their equipment at D25 Hearst Field Annex (http://www.tsw.berkeley.edu/eStore/layoutgraphics/TAS-Map.jpg), Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
DOCS plans to continue warranty support on campus, and to that end, is actively hiring and training personnel. We will notify you as we make progress in this regard.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and your continued patronage.
If you have questions, please contact DOCS at docs@berkeley.edu.
Official campus hardware warranty support unit for Apple, Dell, and Lenovo computers. CCRS also provides out-of-warranty hardware support for an hourly fee. Other services provided: data backup/transfer, OS Installation, memory and harddrive installation.
CCRS has partnered with a service provider to support Toshiba and Sony hardware.
Formerly called WHSG (Workstation Hardware Support Group). Now a part of DOCS.
Desktop, server, hourly project and hardware support and maintenance
Promotes ergonomics in campus work environments through workshops, consultation and coordination of the campus network of departmental computer workstation evaluators. A service of University Health Services.
Host Encryption Software: Windows EFS support for CalNetAD member computers or Pointsec full-disk encryption for Windows desktops or laptops. For more information and other encryption options see http://kb.berkeley.edu/kb1267.
