Across the country, more school districts are shifting their approach to device repairs. Instead of sending broken iPads, MacBooks, and Chromebooks out to third-party providers, many are bringing those repairs in-house. Why? Cost savings and speed.
Why Districts Are Taking Repairs Into Their Own Hands
When districts leverage their own IT staff, or even integrate students into repair programs as part of a technology curriculum, they cut down dramatically on turnaround times. A device that might have taken weeks to send off and return can now be fixed the same day it breaks. And while “free labor” from students is certainly a win for budgets, the real value lies in the hands-on learning it provides. Students gain practical technical skills that can translate into future career opportunities.
For IT teams, self-service repairs create more control. They decide what parts are used, how quickly devices get back into circulation, and how costs are managed. But with this control comes responsibility, the quality of parts and processes matters more than ever.
A Look Ahead
That’s why at Techcycle Solutions, we’re excited to announce that we’re building out our own Parts Division. Soon, schools will have access to high-quality, competitively priced parts backed by the same commitment to speed and reliability that drives our repair services. Our goal is to support districts wherever they are in their device lifecycle, whether that’s outsourcing repairs, managing buybacks, or enabling self-service solutions
Stay tuned, this is just the beginning of what’s ahead for comprehensive lifecycle support at TCS.
Until next time,
Ben Guertin
President of Techcycle Solutions