# 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 smart cards needed to operate the system are included and stored in an orange case.

<div><figure><img src="/files/Zal69m3Aok3Pl5tYpyFW" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>VxAdmin stored in case</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/eu3MgNn6qmyOvXvsprFy" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>VxAdmin fully set up</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### **VxAdmin** Setup

1. **Unbox and Set Up Printer**:
   * [ ] 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 lower 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\. **Set Up VxAdmin laptop:**

* [ ] remove and document seals as necessary,
* [ ] 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>

* [ ] 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

{% hint style="info" %}
An optional mouse is included. Plug it in to the USB hub to use.
{% endhint %}

<div><figure><img src="/files/yWeU9c418KL4B1TYs2Ur" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>Remove laptop</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/ndzUieQYWDUjvKOH8sSI" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>Remove peripherals</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/ojwyrbS3ViLtBjtbYVgM" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Connect peripherals</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### 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 sealing the eyelets highlighted below.

<figure><img src="/files/VlSRwyLXZP314us72pvm" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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