Pc end of Lease Guide Highlights
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Effectively managing your PCs through lease end IBM PC End of Lease Guide Highlights 
How to ensure a successful end of lease transaction Handled correctly, managing the end of your PC lease can be fast, easy, and inexpensive. Over the years, IBM Global Financing has worked with numerous lessees returning hundreds of thousands of PCs, and we’ve used our experience to develop the materials in this Guide. In it, we’ll walk you through the options and processes of ending your lease. Following these steps will help make the entire process as simple as possible, and will ensure that you keep any associated costs to a minimum. Step 1: Inform us of your end of lease intentions A key element in your PC return process should be communication with IBM Global Financing. Always fill in the receipt date on your conclude notice with the date that you expect the PCs to actually be received by IBM Global Financing or use our online tool, Customer Centre, to provide that notification— this will greatly simplify invoice administration.
Four key elements of a successful deinstallation plan include: • Removing all passwords • Removing all data and information • Removing all programs not licensed to a specific item of equipment • Creating an inspection process Each of these items is discussed in more detail in the following pages of the Guide. Step 3: Properly identify the assets To ensure we are able to accurately identify the assets you are returning, please refer to the section entitled “Packing the Equipment” for guidelines and suggestions.
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Establishing standards to aggregate and properly pack the PCs can lower your shipping costs and minimize the risk of damage to the equipment.
• End of Lease Notice Options information • Packing the Equipment information • Returning the Equipment information • Shipping and Receiving information • A recommended inspection criteria checklist • A form for calculating the estimated cost of missing or damaged equipment • Your PC returns checklist Making your end of lease decision At end of lease, you must notify us of your intent either by returning the hard copy of the End of Lease Supplement, or by indicating your decision(s) online through the IBM Global Financing Customer Centre Tool. For information regarding the Customer Centre Tool and how to register, please visit ibm.com/ financing/tools/customercentre.html, or contact your End of Lease Analyst directly.
Flextronics Corporation 1200 Innovation Avenue Dock 29-32 Morrisville, NC 27560 Dock Master: 1-919- 413-3227 For large shipments, please call and schedule dock time at least three days prior to shipment to ensure a slot at the loading dock. To determine where products other than PCs, PC monitors, PC servers (IBM @server, xServers, servers) and PC printers are to be returned, please refer to the following Web site for a complete listing by product: .ibm.com/financing/us/lifecycle/manage/eol/return_locations.html Effectively managing your PCs through lease end IBM End of Lease Notice Options
Notification requirements Our standard contract requires that you notify us of your end of lease (EOL) decision at least 30 days prior to the lease expiration date. Notification through a consistent process will facilitate accurate accounting for your decisions by your organization and by IBM Global Financing. As a result, we recommend that decisions be communicated via the IBM Global Financing Customer Centre tool if possible. If not, all EOL decisions should be communicated via written communications. If we do not receive timely written notice, as defined in the Highlights section of this Guide or by the terms and conditions in your contract, the lease will automatically be extended according to the terms and conditions of your lease contract.
At least 60 days prior to end of lease, we send or make available online the list of the assets approaching end of lease, including a description of each asset, the machine type/model and the serial number, as well as EOL options and prices. Since our standard lease contract allows you to make decisions by leased asset or for an entire lease schedule, you have the flexibility to select options that are appropriate for specific users or groups. Consider the following options when making your decision: Option 1: End of lease purchase We recommend the purchase option for customers whose PCs will continue to meet their requirements for an extended period of time. Option 2: Extend on a monthly basis Monthly extensions are available to those who are uncertain as to the installation date of the new equipment. This flexibility allows you to return the PCs with just 30 days’ notice. IBM Option 3: Renewal PC lease renewals are available for 6, 12 or 18 months beyond the end of lease date. A customized transition renewal of a period different than these standard terms is also available upon request, to provide you with additional flexibility. As stated, notification of your intent to exercise these options is required at least 30 days prior to the lease expiration date. Option 4: Return at end of lease date Provide the necessary notification and return the machines at the end of their lease. Important: Many lessees mark “Return” on their supplement even though they know the rollback will extend beyond the original EOL date. Customers tell us they do this simply to make sure they have satisfied the written notification requirement in their contract. When you tell us that you have chosen to return the assets 30 days prior to end of lease, we stop your billing as of the original EOL date, unless you also provide us with a return date in the space provided. If the billing is stopped and the asset is not received at the IBM Global Financing Returns Center when due, the billing will be reactivated. Note that we expect to receive the same serial number as in your latest billing. There are two ways to avoid that additional expense: • Sign up for a short-term transition renewal period, either choosing the six-month renewal or arranging a custom renewal by calling our hotline. • Write or type in the return date when we can expect to receive the equipment at our return center. If you supply us with a date, we will stop billing based on the planned return as far it complies with the 30 days notification requirement.
Our specialists are available to answer your questions and help you manage your portfolio. Possible solutions include customized lease extensions, base lease extensions associated with hardware upgrades, and conversions to full payout leases. Please call our end of lease department at 1-800-IBM-3552 for more information on how we can help. Effectively managing your PCs through lease end IBM Packing the Equipment
Proper labeling The source of many EOL issues is directly related to properly identifying returned assets. We take pride in our end of lease policies and capabilities, such as EOL notification and asset-level decision-making that allow you to determine the best disposition for each asset. However, many of the PCs returned to us are “unexpected.” That means, either we have not received notification that they are being returned, or there is inadequate information included with the shipment to identify the lease assignments. Oftentimes, remote employees will return PCs with their own names but without the name of the enterprise; if the serial number was changed during a maintenance swap, we have no way of knowing to whom to credit the return. If we cannot match the asset returned to the asset you meant to return, billing will continue on the leased asset, creating extra billing, and credit and reconciliation issues. The solution is simple—each returned asset must be identified with the following information on the Freight Bill of Lading or Parcel Shipment Label.
Many of the PCs we receive are delivered via an overnight carrier and contain only one unit per box. This may not be the most cost-effective way to ship equipment and may be the result of a decentralized return process. Palletizing can reduce costs significantly and, if done properly, will not increase the risk of damage to the equipment. We recommend palletizing for shipments of 120 or more PCs or 75 or more monitors. While only a small percent of the PCs we have on lease incur damage billing, PCs that are incorrectly packed can incur costly damage while in transit. Our packing guidelines will minimize the chance of damage and additional charges.
• If shipped in boxes or “PowerPacs,” the boxes should be large enough to allow three to four inches of space between the unit and any side. • Attach an identification label to the side of the box with cellophane tape.
When shipping individual machines: • Add laptop unit to Laptop Cradelair™ Suspension “Sling Pack” available from ADE, Inc., 1 800 222-0221. Available in sets. When shipping large quantities: • Use industry-standard “PowerPacs” (suggested). • Double wrap each laptop in “large bubble” bubble wrap and secure with tape. • Place in box on its end, not flat. Fill first level in box. • Place cardboard layer over first layer of machines. • Pack second layer of notebooks individually wrapped with bubble wrap. • Place cardboard layer over second layer of machines. • Wrap attachments (AC adapters, external floppy drives, etc.) in bubble wrap and place on top of second layer of machines. • Seal box with tape. • No more than two layers of machines within a box. Monitors (CRTs): When shipping individual machines: • Wrap monitor in bubble wrap. • Place monitor in box laying on its side (not on its pedestal). • Add power cord and signal cable. • Be certain to include pedestal base/tilt-swivel stand. • Ensure pedestal base is securely attached. • Seal box with tape. When shipping large quantities: • Wrap monitor in bubble wrap, especially the glass surface. • Place monitor on its side on the skid.
• Be sure to place other monitors on the skid so that the glass surfaces are not facing each other. • Cover the first layer of machines with cardboard and place second layer on top of first. • No more than two layers should be packaged on a skid. • The number of monitors per layer will depend on the monitor screen size. • Shrink-wrap monitors to the skid to prevent movement of monitors. • Do NOT place skids on top of each other when packing trailer.
The following suggested packing instructions are for 15" flat panel monitors. These instructions can be used for larger monitors, with the only variable being the number of monitors/layer: 1. Place bottom cardboard “cap” on top of the surface of a standard 40" x 48"pallet. 2. Place 36" x 48" foam pad in the bottom of the cap. 3. Place a 54" x 48" piece of bubble wrap on top of the foam. 4. Place six 15" flat panel monitors on top of the bubble wrap. Any cords and cables should be neatly wrapped around the base of the pedestal. 
5. Place a small piece of bubble wrap (approximately 12" x 16" ) in between each monitor so that its sides are protected. The bubble wrap should fit under one monitor and on top of the other. 
Place under this monitor and over the other monitor 6. Place a strip of foam (approximately 8" x 48" ) so that it fits between each row of monitors. 
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8. Place another layer of 54" x 48" bubble wrap on top of the foam. Cut the bubble wrap in half as shown. 
9. Place another six monitors on top of the bubble wrap. In the space between the two rows of monitors, pull the bubble wrap over the monitors to protect the sides. Also make sure that the bubble wrap is placed so that the monitors’ pedestals are not touching. Place a small piece of bubble wrap (approximately 12" x 16" ) in between each monitor so that its sides are protected. The bubble wrap should fit under one monitor and on top of the other. 
Bubble wrap in between each Monitor 10. Place a piece of foam (approximately 24" x 48" ) over the second layer of monitors and in between the pedestals. IBM
11. Cut a piece of bubble wrap approximately 24" x 48" and place on the foam. 12. Place the final three monitors on top of the bubble wrap. Make sure bubble wrap is placed such that pedestals are not touching. Place a small piece of bubble wrap (approximately 12" x 16" ) in between each monitor so that its sides are protected. The bubble wrap should fit under one monitor and on top of the other. Place a piece of foam (approximately 8" x 48" ) in between the monitors and pedestals of the previous layer. 
13. Place a top cap over the top layer of monitors and stretch wrap the pallet. The stretch wrap should completely cover the load and part of the actual pallet; this will ensure that the load is secured to the pallet. DO NOT STACK pallets 
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When shipping individual machines: • Remove toner cartridge and place in plastic bag. • Seal bag with tape. • Wrap detachable paper-handling devices in bubble wrap. • Place printer in plastic bag and seal with tape. Add Styrofoam “peanuts” to box and place printer, toner cartridge and paper-handling devices in box. Finish filling the box with “peanuts.” • Seal box with tape. When shipping large quantities: • Use same procedure as above for toner or ink cartridge. • Remove all external components (paper trays, paper outlet holders, etc.). • Package all components removed in plastic bags with sufficient bubble wrap or other insulator to avoid damage. • Wrap printer in bubble wrap and place on skid on a flat side. • Place layer of cardboard on top of first layer of printers. • Place second layer of bubble-wrapped printers on top shrink-wrapped. • Shrink-wrap printers to the skid to avoid movement. • Ensure all components that were removed are included in the shipment.
When shipping individual machines: • Place unit in plastic bag. Seal with tape. Wrap unit in bubble wrap. Secure bubble wrap with tape. Place unit in cardboard box. • Wrap keyboard in bubble wrap. Seal with tape. • Place unit, keyboard, power cord an mouse in box. • Seal box with tape.
• Place unit in plastic bag. • Place on skid on its end, not flat. • Fill skid surface with desktops. • Place layer of cardboard on top of desktop layer. • Place another layer of desktops on top of the cardboard. • Repeat the process for a third layer. • Shrink-wrap the skid to prevent movement of desktops on the skid. IBM
When shipping individual machines: • Remove component from rack and place in plastic bag. Seal with tape.
• Wrap keyboard in bubble wrap. Seal with tape. • Place unit, keyboard, power cord and mouse in box. • Seal box with tape. • Wrap rack in bubble wrap. Seal with tape. Secure rack to pallets. When shipping large quantities: • See the suggested packaging for large quantities of desktops above. When returning batteries, cables or other accessories those items must be returned either in the same box as the unit or all accessories for each unit may be put in a box if included on the same pallet as the units Effectively managing your PCs through lease end IBM Returning the Equipment What to return All items received with the equipment at installation, including recovery CDs, must be returned at lease end and packed with the assigned machine. Publications (Installation and User’s Guides and Technical Reference Manuals) should not be returned.
All security passwords, including power-on, administrative and hard drive passwords must be removed prior to returning the PC. Password protection on a computer significantly reduces the value of the machine, as major components are rendered useless by the password. If we cannot clear the password, a charge will be issued for the end-of-lease purchase price for the unit. In addition, all stickers that reference your company must be removed. Confidential data You are responsible to remove all data and information, including, but not limited to, programs not licensed to a specific item of equipment. We have no obligation to remove your or any other party’s data or information from any item of equipment, unless, upon your request, we have agreed to provide this service for a fee. Damaged equipment A bill for the cost of replacing missing or nonfunctional items will be sent within two months after the return of the equipment (in most cases within one month). Missing or damaged parts on one PC will not impact the lease for the balance of the assets on the lease schedule. The charge for missing or damaged items will be the replacement cost of the component up to the EOL fair market value of the total asset. For example, if a laptop with a value of $250 is returned with a cracked display that will cost $300 to repair, the charge is $250. However, if it had a fair market value of $600 the charge would be $300, the cost to repair the display. This protects you from expensive repairs that would cost more than the asset itself. While leased assets may have what is considered “normal wear and tear,” the equipment must be in good working order for us to resell it to another user. Therefore, you will be charged for any necessary repairs, some of which may be outside the scope of your warranty or maintenance agreement. Any defects that are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty or maintenance, as applicable, should be corrected prior to return. IBM Examples of normal wear and tear: • light/minor scratches on the screen • faded lettering on the keyboard • minor scratches on the cover or base • worn logo (do not remove COA)
• cracked lid, frame or cases • Broken hinges or latch won’t close • Missing/damaged control panel doors • Non-removable labels (epoxy)
• Monitors/notebook displays: – Cracked or severely scratched screen – screen burn (see definition*) – No power or no picture – Permanent indentation on the LCD caused by the “mouse” or keys Your responsibilities when returning equipment You may select any carrier for the return of IBM Global Financing equipment. As a convenience, McCollister’s Moving and Storage is available to assist you with the return of this equipment. Contact McCollister’s Moving and Storage at 1 800 257-9595, and ask for the IBM Global Financing Desk.
All Equipment must be eligible for IBM maintenance when returned and be complete with all components, including cables (VGA/DVI for monitors). You will be charged for missing items. The original lease configuration must be returned along with any mid-lease feature changes that were added to the lease. IBM
• Personal property tax reimbursement • Repair of damage beyond normal wear and tear to the equipment • Payment for any missing equipment or associated items • Other taxes due, if any. 
This list is not all-inclusive; any other parts originally shipped with the PC should be returned. 1 When shipping toner cartridges, remove from printer and package separately in a plastic bag. Refer to the section on packaging for more details. Effectively managing your PCs through lease end IBM Shipping and Receiving
Shipping There is no requirement to use a particular carrier or shipping company to return the assets. You can contact McCollister’s Moving and Storage at 1-800-257-9595 and ask for the IBM Global Financing Desk for assistance with shipping. Regardless of your transportation decision, make sure that you follow the packing instructions in this guide to avoid damage. You continue to be responsible for the equipment until it arrives at our designated location. Due to the high volumes of equipment received at our facility we are unable to return equipment shipped in error. Please check to make sure all assets being returned are intended for return to IBM Global Financing. Palletizing vs. single-unit shipping Many of the PCs we receive are delivered via an overnight carrier and contain only one unit per box. This may not be the most cost-effective way to ship equipment and may be the result of a decentralized return process. Palletizing can reduce costs significantly and, if done properly, will not increase the risk of damage to the equipment. We recommend palletizing for shipments of 120 or more PCs or 75 or more monitors. Please refer to the section devoted to “Packing the Equipment” for specific recommendations on how to package the equipment to minimize the potential for in-transit damage.
A state-of-the-art refurbishment facility has been established in Raleigh, North Carolina, to streamline the logistics of receiving, verification, refurbishment and remarketing of our leased PCs. The facility is ISO9002-certified and encompasses over 500,000 square feet. The assets are scanned into our system, moved to a staging area and passed through our inspection process. Our investment in automation is critical to reduce our costs and yours. IBM
Due to the volume of assets received at our Center, large shipments must be scheduled as follows:
To schedule a receipt call the Dock Master at 1-919- 413-3227. * A “unit” can be a system unit, monitor, printer or laptop. Each serialized asset is considered a unit for receiving purposes. Shipment receipts are heaviest on Fridays and at the end of the month, so dock times may not be readily available. For all shipments over 100 units, you must speak with a scheduler to reserve dock time. If a scheduler is not available, you should leave a message and one will call you back. Larger shipments over 200 units will not be accepted without prescheduled dock time. To ensure we are able to meet your carrier’s arrive date and time, it is recommended that you call the Dock Master three days prior to delivery. If you are a customer who uses our Customer Centre tool to help track and manage your leases, we are pleased to announce that new electronic linkages exist between the Customer Centre tool and our refurbishment center. You can now view online receipt and verification data. Giving you online access to our systems eliminates unnecessary administrative activities and streamlines these last two steps in the lease cycle. For information regarding the Customer Centre tool and how to register, please visit ibm.com/ financing/tools/customercenter.html, or contact your End of Lease Analyst directly.
PC assets should be returned to: Flextronics Corporation 1200 Innovation Avenue Dock 29-32 Morrisville, NC 27560 Dock Master:
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Recommended Inspection Criteria Checklist IBM Global Financing 
Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Final inspection by lessor occurs at the receiving point. Lessees remain responsible for any damage of equipment occurring up to that point. Damage billing is based solely on the lessor’s inspection and will be received approximately two months after return of equipment. IBM
These items should be updated to include specific environmental considerations for your organization. 
* For more information about Customer Centre, contact your IBM Global Financing representative. ** When shipping toner cartridges, remove from printer and package separately in a plastic bag. Refer to the section on packaging for more details. IBM
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