Fixing union tech glitches
Nick Tabor
Issue date: 2/14/08 Section: News
The Grewcock Student Union's electronic system encountered a few glitches since the building's opening on Jan. 18, but most of the problems warranted cheap and easy fixes.
Director of Technical and Media Services Ted Matko said he has already submitted a few requests to equipment manufacturers for warranty service.
"Waiting on parts - that's my biggest thing," he said.
He said the vertical TV screens mounted throughout the building lack a critical component which he could only order from overseas. He ordered the part in November, and he said it should arrive any day.
He said five of the satellite receivers used for the TVs also need replacement: four during the installation and one in early February.
A student broke the bass drum pedal of the "Rock Band" video game, but the manufacturer will replace it for free, he said.
Though the pedal likely broke from normal wear and tear, Matko said some students unplugged various devices and tried to move components.
"A very good mantra is, 'If you don't know it, don't touch it,'" he said.
Director of Technical and Media Services Ted Matko said he has already submitted a few requests to equipment manufacturers for warranty service.
"Waiting on parts - that's my biggest thing," he said.
He said the vertical TV screens mounted throughout the building lack a critical component which he could only order from overseas. He ordered the part in November, and he said it should arrive any day.
He said five of the satellite receivers used for the TVs also need replacement: four during the installation and one in early February.
A student broke the bass drum pedal of the "Rock Band" video game, but the manufacturer will replace it for free, he said.
Though the pedal likely broke from normal wear and tear, Matko said some students unplugged various devices and tried to move components.
"A very good mantra is, 'If you don't know it, don't touch it,'" he said.
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