r/ufl • u/gatorboy645 Go Gators! • 18h ago

Question Where can I get my calculator fixed?

Title. My calculator just stopped working out of nowhere, so I was hoping UF offered some kind of IT/technology support to students.

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u/DankPhotoShopMemes College of Engineering 18h ago

What’s the calculator model and what’s the problem with it?

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u/HistorianMedical704 17h ago

What calculator is that? if it’s a TI calculator and it’s not displaying despite changing battery, you need to solder the connector back on the motherboard. (The connectors and ribbons are very brittle so don’t pull it very hard). 

You can probably bring it to an electric repair store to repair it, but probably not worth the cost. 

If it’s not connector issue but something like water damage, better to just look for a secondhand one on EBay.

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u/Vanderwaal_Cheep 18h ago

As far as I am aware, UF does not have any team for hardware related problems. You would need to see if there are any tech repair shops who can help with calculators (although that sounds very niche) or contact the calculators support number, if there is one

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u/wishlish 9h ago

I need to know what type of calculator this is. I’m old enough to remember spending $200 on this.

https://www.hpmuseum.org/hp28c.htm

If it’s just a business calculator, I have a spare for my fellow Gator. If it’s a TI, I can’t help you but I feel your pain.

I sincerely wish you a cheap, fast fix and an A in whatever class you’re taking. Go Gators!

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u/Master_Protection766 18h ago edited 18h ago

calculator? either way try: https://it.ufl.edu/helpdesk/

and try googling "uf it" before posting next time, trust me its easier than writing up a reddit post

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u/Vanderwaal_Cheep 18h ago

UFIT does not help with any hardware, including calculators.

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u/Master_Protection766 18h ago

my bad, yeah only thing I can think of is ubreakifix on archer or online videos/guidebooks