# VxAdmin Hardware Setup

### Hardware Overview

**VxAdmin** is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) laptop pre-installed with VotingWorks software and an optional printer. All USB drives, cords, adapters, and programmable smartcards needed to operate the system are included and stored in an orange case.

<div><figure><img src="/files/Zal69m3Aok3Pl5tYpyFW" alt=""><figcaption><p>VxAdmin stored in case</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/G3y49vAKJqWLwdvnFkYc" alt=""><figcaption><p>VxAdmin set up</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### **VxAdmin** Setup

**VxAdmin** can be set up through the following steps:

1. **Unbox and Setup Printer**:&#x20;
   * [ ] remove the printer and power cord from the case
   * [ ] plug the power cord into the back of the printer
   * [ ] plug the power cord into an outlet
   * [ ] press the power button to turn the printer on
   * [ ] load paper into the paper tray

<div><figure><img src="/files/DAdEyEKG5JcvK4stmxqi" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remove printer and power cord</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/hJYoWEYVkVrI0ZRCf1hb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Plug the power cord into printer and an outlet</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/J4P0bRqiuTIJrmUDmRTD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Press the power button to turn on</p></figcaption></figure></div>

2\. **Setup VxAdmin laptop:**

* [ ] remove and document seals as necessary,&#x20;
* [ ] open the case by lifting the latches on the front

<div><figure><img src="/files/SDxy9uxzUaikXk75keGe" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remove and document seals as necessary</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/gh6p905uNINhidQinPPq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open the case by lifting the latches</p></figcaption></figure></div>

* [ ] **prepare the components:**
  * [ ] remove the **laptop**
  * [ ] pull the **power cord** (a) out and plug into the laptop and an outlet
  * [ ] pull the **USB hub** (b) out and plug into the laptop
  * [ ] pull the **printer cord** (c) out and plug into the USB hub and the printer
  * [ ] turn the laptop on

<div><figure><img src="/files/UllpRNQBuT4GlsQmDFSU" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remove laptop</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/uyHMRiYJ3vwEjnebJuC2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remove components</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/yRD7EP5pjB7Lou5mzQIX" alt=""><figcaption><p>Plug components in</p></figcaption></figure></div>

VxAdmin hardware setup is complete.

### Packing Up VxAdmin

To pack up the VxAdmin, simply place all of the components back into the case as displayed above. Secure the case as required by placing at least one seal through the eyelets highlighted below.

<figure><img src="/files/VlSRwyLXZP314us72pvm" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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