Hardware Refresh
A hardware refresh is the planned replacement of aging business computers, monitors and peripherals with new equipment. AXE TECH sends field technicians to your site to unbox, set up, install and test the new devices, then collect the old ones. It is built for businesses on a refresh cycle and for MSPs who need hands on location.
01 / WHO IT'S FOR
Who is Hardware Refresh for?
Offices on a refresh cycle
Teams replacing computers on an age or warranty schedule, without pulling their own staff off other work.
MSPs and IT firms
Providers whose client is ready for new hardware but whose engineers are somewhere else.
Clinics, shops and branch sites
Small sites where the swap has to happen around opening hours and customers.
02 / WHAT'S INCLUDED
What does Hardware Refresh include?
- Staging and labeling of new devices before the visit
- Desk-by-desk swap with your or your MSP's checklist
- Monitor, dock and peripheral setup
- Old equipment tagged, boxed and staged for pickup or return
- Photo closeout with serial numbers and a service report
03 / HOW IT WORKS
How does Hardware Refresh work?
- STEP 01
Share the scope
Send the device list, the runbook and the site access details.
- STEP 02
Confirm the window
We agree an arrival window, including after-hours if the site allows it.
- STEP 03
Swap and test
The technician replaces each device and checks that the user can work.
- STEP 04
Get the report
You receive photos, serial numbers and next steps for anything unresolved.
04 / WHERE
Where is Hardware Refresh available?
AXE TECH technicians are based in two core hubs and can be dispatched to other areas on request.
FAQ
What do people ask about Hardware Refresh?
Do you supply the hardware?
- Usually the client or MSP orders the equipment and ships it to the site or a staging location, and AXE TECH does the hands-on work. If you need a different arrangement, say so in your request and we will confirm what is possible.
Can the refresh happen after hours?
- Yes, when the site allows it. Include the preferred window and any building rules in your request and we will confirm before assigning a technician.
What should we prepare before the visit?
- A device list, the configuration or image to use, user names per desk, and site access instructions. A short runbook is enough.
What happens to the old equipment?
- We tag, box and stage it for pickup or return and record the serial numbers. Data destruction follows your or your MSP's process.
05 / RELATED
Which other services pair with this?
- Desktop and Laptop SetupDesktop and laptop setup is the on-site unboxing, configuration and handoff of user computers so each person starts with a working machine.Learn more
- Multi-Site RolloutsA multi-site rollout is the same technology deployment repeated across several locations on a schedule, such as new equipment for every branch or store.Learn more
- Technician Dispatch for MSPsTechnician dispatch for MSPs is an on-demand service where AXE TECH sends a vetted field technician to your client's site, so you can deliver onsite support without hiring locally.Learn more
NEXT STEP
Need this done on site?
Send the site, scope and timing. We confirm availability, assign a technician and return a service report with photos.