Laptops to loan

Find out how to access our 14-day self-service laptop loan scheme, or get a long-term laptop loan through the Digital Access Scheme.

 
 

Self-service 14-day laptop loan

If you need access to a laptop you can borrow one from one of our self-service Lapsafe lockers.

You'll find the lockers at:

  • Craiglockhart library
  • Jack Kilby Computing Centre (JKCC), Merchiston
  • Merchiston library
  • Sighthill (LRC2)
  • Bainfield Student Accommodation

We know that some students may not be able to reach all lockers to borrow a laptop, so we also provide an easy access option. This allows you to access the laptops located on levels 6 to 10, which are lower but not ground level. If you can't reach a laptop, staff at helpdesks are here to help you. Find out more on the Library Accessibility and Inclusion page.

Availability

The 14-day laptop loan service is available during campus opening hours:

Location Trimesters 1 and 2  Trimester 3 
 JKCC at Merchiston  Available throughout JKCC opening hours  Available throughout JKCC opening hours
 Merchiston Library  Available throughout Merchiston Library opening hours  Available throughout Merchiston Library opening hours
 Craiglockhart Library  Available throughout campus opening hours  Available throughout campus opening hours
 Sighthill LRC  Available throughout campus opening hours  Available throughout campus opening hours
 Bainfield Student Accommodation   Available 24/7 (except between 2am -4am)  Available 24/7 (except between 2am -4am)

Loan guidance

Before you borrow a laptop you should be aware of the following:

  • Insurance is not included. You are responsible for the full costs of repair or replacement, so we recommend that you have adequate insurance or extend your home contents policy if applicable.
  • You must not take your borrowed laptop out of the UK.
  • You are only allowed to have one laptop on your account at any time.
  • You must return the laptop you have on loan before another is issued to you.
  • You must return the laptop to the campus from which it was borrowed.
  • You must only use the charger provided with the laptop.
  • You must not allow anyone else to borrow a laptop using your student card.
     
14-day laptop loan terms and conditions
 
 
Laptop Availability

Check our current laptop availability below

JKCC

9

of

60

available

Sighthill Library

11

of

72

available

Bainfield

3

of

12

available

Craiglockhart Library

17

of

72

available

Merchiston Library

9

of

59

available

 
 

14-day laptop loan frequently asked questions

How do I borrow a laptop from a self-service machine?

To borrow a laptop from a self-service machine:

  • Tap and hold your card or scan your barcode below the touch screen. 
  • Accept the Terms and Conditions.
  • Press Borrow on the screen. 
  • Press Laptop on the screen.
  • Locker number will be displayed and locker light will flash. 
  • Open the locker, take a laptop and charger.
  • Close the locker door.
  • Press Finish on the screen.

How do I return a laptop to a self-service machine?

To return a laptop to a self service machine:

  • Tap and hold your card or scan your barcode below the touch screen.
  • Accept the Terms and Conditions.
  • Select Return on the screen.
  • Locker number will be displayed and locker light will flash.
  • Open the locker, return the laptop and charger and connect the laptop to the power cable.
  • Close the locker door.
  • Press Finish on the screen.
 
 
Student sitting next to a bright window in a study booth, working on a laptop

Get a long-term laptop loan with the Digital Access Scheme

Due to funding from the Scottish Funding Council, we can now provide laptops for long-term loan for eligible students who are struggling to access appropriate IT resources.

Further information including criteria and terms and conditions can be found on the Digital Access Scheme Laptops page. 

 
Digital Access Scheme Laptops