u/Another_Random_Tech

The question has come up as to why we charge the full replacement cost for a Chromebook when a student damages a device, even though the replacement provided is typically a device of similar age or condition.

I’m curious how other districts handle this. When students damage Chromebooks, do you generally charge the full cost of a new device, or is there a prorated model based on the age or remaining life of the device?

I’m also interested in how districts handle partial repairs—are those billed at full cost of parts/labor, or is there typically any adjustment based on device age or condition?