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Electronics Shop

The Electronics Shop is made up of two divisions: the Instrument Maintenance Shop and the IT Division.

IT Division

The IT Division is engaged in the repair and modification of computers, installation of software, servicing phone and ethernet (hardwired & wireless) requests. 

For the latest information regarding Virginia Tech's computing services, status updates, procedures and policies, please see the Virginia Tech 4Help website.

Ordering Work

  • The IT Division does not charge for labor, so an ISR is not required. If parts are needed, IT staff will advise on ordering.
  • All equipment must be tagged with the owner's name, building, and room number. 
  • Please click here to access the Google Form to request IT support. You must be logged into your Virginia Tech Google Apps account to access this form.

Instrument Maintenance Shop (closed until further notice)

The future status of the Instrument Maintenance Shop will be determined soon. Please continue to submit repair requests using the Google Form below. IT staff will monitor the site and try to respond to requests. If you need immediate assistance or have additional questions/comments, please contact Larry Jackson (540-231-8257, ljackson@vt.edu, 1111 Hahn Hall South).

The Instrument Maintenance Shop is engaged in the design, construction, calibration, diagnosis, and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical laboratory equipment for the Department of Chemistry. This includes maintenance and repair of departmental instrumentation such as GC, NMR, Mass spectrometers, chromatographs, temperature baths, hot plates, vacuum ovens, ice machines, etc.

To request repairs

  • All equipment must be tagged with the owner's name, building, and room number.
  • Please click here to access the Google Form to request instrument maintenance. You must be logged into your Virginia Tech Google Apps account  to access this form.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of the request to the instrument.
  • If parts are needed for repairs, staff will advise on ordering.
  • The Instrument Maintenance Shop does not charge for labor, so an ISR is not required.

Service Center Information

Location
IT Division: 1109/1111 Hahn Hall South

Instrument Maintenance Shop: 1017 Hahn Hall South

Hours
8am–5pm

Contact
Larry Jackson (IT), ljackson@vt.edu
Steve Breeding (IT), steveb23@vt.edu

Phone
540-231-8257

Rates

No charge for labor, only for parts and shipping

Shipping Address

Department of Chemistry
Davidson Hall Rm 171, Virginia Tech
1040 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061