Need laptop urgently
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Need laptop urgentlyI am able to claim for a laptop on DSA, however I did not do so when I signed up for DSA as I already had a shiny new laptop that I had every faith would last me my three years at uni.
A week before my first exam my laptop is bricked, I will hopefully be able to recover the data on it.
I know I obviously committed a schoolboy error by not being mega greedy and demanding everything I could, but I thought I was doing the right thing at the time.
What can I do? Will it take them the whole 6 months of buggering about it took me to get my printer/ scanner etc, or is there any way to fastrack the process so I don't utter fail my exams? -
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Re: Need laptop urgentlyIs your laptop not covered by a warranty? When did you purchase it?
How has your laptop broken? Is it repairable? You might be able to repair it or buy a replacement and claim through the Access to Learning Fund.
Does your library or disability service provide a laptop loan scheme? It's worth checking as some do. It's not an ideal situation but if you can borrow a laptop until you have a replacement it's better than nothing.
As for DSA, was getting a laptop discussed in your Needs Assessment and, if so, was it stated on your report? You said you were able to claim one but I just want to make sure. If this wasn't mentioned on your final report I think you'll need to get it amended and, even if you can get it amended, the process may take a few weeks.
There's no way of "fast tracking" things as far as I'm aware though it is worth speaking to your disability service. I suggest contacting both your disability service and funding body as soon as possible.
But please don't think you'll "utterly fail" your exams. It will work out one way or another. -
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Re: Need laptop urgentlyYou can't 'claim' a laptop, but one may have been recommended for your use during the course. You should have been advised to to purchase warranty for your laptop, the cost for which would be through your DSA. Go back to your assessor and speak to them, they may be able to recommend it be replaced it, but it depends on your funding body.
