Read our book "Equipment You May Find in Teaching and Learning Rooms"
This book introduces the most common pieces of equipment you’ll find in a teaching space. Use the contents page to navigate through the different sections.
The specific model or brand of equipment in your room may look slightly different, and you may have more or fewer items than those shown here. This guide is intended to provide a general overview.
5. PC Towers in Teaching Spaces
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A PC tower is a vertical computer case that holds all the main components of a desktop computer, such as the processor, memory, storage, and power supply. Across our teaching spaces, all towers are secured within metal cases to protect them. The exact location varies depending on the size and layout of the room.
In larger spaces, such as lecture theatres and PC labs, the towers are often located underneath the desks. In smaller rooms, like tutorial rooms, they are usually attached to the wall in a corner. Although the tower is protected by a metal casing, it includes a viewing panel so you can see the power button and the power indicator light.
You should not shut down the tower after using a machine, so the light should always be on. If the light is off, please press the power button on the front of the tower. If it still does not respond, use the phone in the room to contact AV Support.
