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ChemIT can assist with replacement budgeting. Replace before failure; manage potential failure risk; don't waste money.


For each computer, printer, etc. needed indefinitely, identify

  • It's current age
  • It's expected life-span.
    • For computers, desktops about 4 - 4.5 years; laptops less.
  • It's replacement value.
    • Baseline computers are $500.
  • Calculated: Average cost per year (replacement cost/expected life-span)
  • Brief purpose description: What problem it solves
  • Admin details: Location, owner/ user, contact/ group, warranty
  • Other details helpful in budget reviews: Alternative solutions, risk profile/ available redundancies, warranty options (costs).