Disconnect and Reconnect Desktop Computer Important! Read first to determine if a desktop computer will work at home for you:

Most desktops do not have a Wi-Fi card installed. If the computer requires a wired connection, it will need to be located close enough to your home router to plug in the ethernet cable.

These instructions are intended to walk through tearing down and setting up a desktop computer.

Please note that different desktop computer models may look different and have different ports.

On your computer before you leave the office:

1. Install AlwaysOn VPN

Go to Software Center and install “AlwaysOn VPN- AlwaysOn VPN with CERT”

2. Shut down the computer. Start-> Power-> Shut down

3. Make note of current connections

Look at the back of the computer tower and make note of the cables and connections currently plugged into the machine. IT recommends taking a picture of the cords and connections before unplugging anything, so you have a reference for setting the machine back up again.

Here is an example machine with the different ports labeled. Please note that different models may have a different layout or have more/less ports.

4. Disconnect the cables from the computer. Note: some cables have connectors holding the cable in, DO NOT FORCE the cable in or out of a machine a. Confirm the computer is completely powered off before disconnecting the power cable

b. VGA and DVI have 2 posts that may need to be unscrewed to disconnect

c. Most Display Port cables have a release button that needs to be pushed in as the cable is removed

d. Ethernet (network) cables have a release button that needs to be pushed in as the cable is removed. Ethernet cables may have a protective cover over the release button.

5. Checklist a. Monitor i. Power cord ii. Connection cord to computer (VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, etc.) b. Desktop i. Power cord ii. Mouse iii. Keyboard iv. Ethernet cable v. Headset if needed vi. Camera if needed 6. Transporting Hardware a. Desktop towers should have rubber ‘feet’ on the bottom of the computer, so it can be placed horizontally or vertically. Place the tower horizontally or position it so it will not fall during transport. b. When transporting monitors, please lay it monitor side down on a soft surface and do NOT put anything on top of it c. Wrap cables loosely 7. Setup a. Reference the picture you took of your computer before tear down if needed b. Cords and cables will only go in correctly one way, so if something is not sliding in easily try rotating or turning the cable over and try again. DO NOT FORCE cords and cables into or out of the computer. c. Setup tower, monitor, keyboard and mouse in desired location i. Most desktops do not have a Wi-Fi card installed. If the computer requires a wired connection, it will need to be located close enough to your home router to plug in the ethernet cable. ii. The computer will need at least two power sockets to power the computer tower and the monitor. If you have additional monitors or peripherals that require power, please take this into consideration as well. d. Plug monitor power cable into outlet and connect connection cord (VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, etc.) to the computer. e. Plug mouse and keyboard into computer and any USB devices to the computer tower f. Connect power cord to computer tower and plug into socket g. Power on computer