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 * Hardware Warranty: **

There is a five year warranty on all electronics, cables and the surface of the Smart Board. This warranty does not cover for abuse or deliberate damage to the surface or cables.


 * Software: **

Most of the functionality of the Smart Board comes from the software. Smart provides free, online upgrades to the Smart Board software. So it doesn't matter when you bought your Smart Board 5, 10, or 15 years ago, just down load and you will always have the most up to date functionality as a brand new board. This is certainly an advantage to having a Smart Board because it is so difficult for schools to find the funding to replace old technology.


 * Replacement Costs: **

The Smart White Board is made of high durable material (hard-coated polyester) which is tear proof and does not wear out from normal classroom use. The interactive board is still functional if you loose the pen tray tools. Do not use ordinary white board marker, however you can replace them with a block of wood or anything that does not have a sharp point, or you can simply have them replaced at a low cost. To replace the eraser and 4 pens as a set the cost is $15.00 per set. The Standard USB cable 16' costs $10.00 to replace.

Due to the fact that the white board is so durable there is no need to recycle. You can keep your board up to date by downloading the free Smart Notebook software when it is available.
 * Recycling: **

The white board is easily cleaned with a standard whiteboard cleaner or Windex if needed. Spray it directly on a clean cloth not on the board itself. Only use cleaner when necessary repeated use will leave a film on the board that will interfere with its functionality. Make sure your hands are clean when touching the board. Hand gels such as germ-x should not come into contact with the board. The surface is built to resist scratches, abrasions, and chemicals. There is really no special maintenance required. Make sure you turn the projector off when not in use to extend the life of the bulb.
 * Short Term Maintenance: **

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