On Campus Lapsafe Loan

You are able to loan a laptop for up to 24hrs free of charge from our Lapsafe terminals at both Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses.

The Lapsafe terminal is located on the ground floor of each library.

The laptops must only be used on campus and must be returned within 24 hours.

Failure to return within the 24 hour period will result in a fine of £1 per hour for each hour it is overdue.

Loaning a Laptop from Lapsafe

1. At the terminal tap Loan Laptop

2. Scan your student card on the panel below the terminal screen

3. You will then see the disclaimer screen. Tap Accept to continue

4. The system will then pick a suitable laptop for loaning. Besides each locker there is a light that displays a different colour depending on what the state the locker is in:

Blue Light

The locker contains a laptop that is ready to be loaned

Red Light

The locker contains a laptop that is not ready to be loaned

No Light

The locker does not contain a laptop or it does contain a laptop but the network and power cables are not connected

The details of the locker and the loan period will appear on the screen and the locker will flash

5. Scan your card on the relevant column scanner to release the door

6. Disconnect the power and network cable from the laptop

7. Remove the laptop and ensure the door is firmly locked

NOTE: When you power on the laptop, wait until it has connected to WiFi before logging in with your Cardiff Met student account. This will happen automatically

Returning a Laptop to Lapsafe

1. At the terminal tap Return Laptop

2. Scan your student card on the panel below the terminal screen

3. The laptop must be returned to it's original locker. The details of the locker will appear on the screen and the locker will flash

4. Return the laptop, ensure that both the power and network cables are connected before closing the door

Note: You must connect BOTH THE CHARGING AND THE NETWORK CABLE before closing the door. Failure to do so will not return the laptop correctly and may result in fines being added to your library record

If both cables are connected correctly when the door is shut, the lockers light will turn red

If the cables are NOT connected properly and the door has been shut, the light wil remain off

If this happens, repeat the return process to open the locker and connect the cables properly

Printing a Return Receipt

1. At the terminal tap Print Return Receipt

2. Scan your student card on the panel below the terminal screen

3. Take your receipt