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Electric IT Hub | Purchase Hardware
Updated over 4 months ago

Introduction

The Purchase Hardware page in the IT Hub streamlines the process of acquiring essential hardware for your employees, including laptops, monitors, keyboards, and mice. This page features a variety of filters to help you quickly narrow down your search to find exactly what you need.

Additionally, you can ship hardware directly to an employee by simply searching for their name at the top of the page, ensuring efficient and personalized delivery. Whether you are outfitting a new hire or replenishing your inventory, the Purchase Hardware page offers a convenient and organized solution for managing your hardware procurement needs.


Making a Purchase

To make a purchase in the IT Hub:

  1. Log in to the IT Hub

  2. Select Purchase hardware under the Devices section in the left menu

  3. Search for the employee you wish to purchase hardware for at the top of the page

  4. Use the filters to select Hardware by clicking the Select button within each hardware card

  5. Review your cart, which is shown at the bottom of the page

  6. Enter the shipping details for the employee you wish to ship the hardware to

  7. Click the Review Order button

  8. Review Order

  9. Click the Place Order button

Removing items from your cart

To remove items from your cart

  1. Log in to the IT Hub

  2. Select Purchase hardware under the Devices section in the left menu

  3. Search for the employee you wish to purchase hardware for at the top of the page

  4. Use the filters to select Hardware by clicking the Select button within the each hardware card

  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the Purchase summary

  6. Next to the item you wish to delete click the trash icon

Upgrading your Warranty

To upgrade your warranty:

  1. Log in to the IT Hub

  2. Log in to the IT Hub

  3. Select Purchase hardware under the Devices section in the left menu

  4. Search for the employee you wish to purchase hardware for at the top of the page

  5. Use the filters to select Hardware by clicking the Select button within each hardware card

  6. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the Purchase summary

  7. Choose the 3-year warranty option

3 year warranties are only available on laptops.

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If you do not have a default payment method, you will be unable to submit your order until one is added.

To add a payment method:

  1. Scroll to the ‘Payment method required for purchase’ warning

  2. Click the Add payment method button

  3. Scroll to the Payment Method section of the Billing Settings page

  4. Select the Add payment method button

  5. Fill in your billing and credit or debit card information

  6. Select the authorization check box

  7. Click the Confirm button

  8. Your payment method has been added

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Linking your ABM account allows for effortless streamlining of Apple device management.

To connect your Apple Business Manager account:

  1. Click on Resolve Issue in the Apple Business Manager: Unknown warning in the Purchase summary

  2. Select the radio button for ‘Yes, ABM is used to manage devices, help me connect it.’

  3. Click the Next button

  4. Follow the steps in the form

  5. Click the Save button

  6. You are all set!

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