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HotSpot

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) IT is the tech support team for the MSU, located in the McMaster University Student Centre. As the MSU’s dedicated IT division, we’ve consistently delivered technical solutions to enhance staff efficiency, and now we’re expanding our mission to serve the student community directly.

Through our new monthly IT Help Desk initiative, we’re making technical support more accessible than ever. Whether you’re on campus or connecting remotely, our skilled team is ready to assist with any technology-related challenges.

Visit us at the Student Centre or connect with us online to experience our  IT support services firsthand.

 

Expandable List

We are located at the Campus Connect Kiosk inside McMaster University Student Center (MUSC)

Online Support

Available: Monday – Friday

In-Person Support

Location: MUSC Marketplace (Campus Connect Booth)
Day: Second Wednesday of every month, every semester:

  • January 15
  • February 12
  • March 12
  • April 9

Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Need help? Whether it’s in person or online, we’ve got you covered throughout the week!”

 

Interested in purchasing?

Please contact one of the staff or visit our on campus store.

Product 1

DBX 266XL Stereo Compressor Limiter Gate

$150

Goof proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes

Product 2

ART Pro Audio HeadAmp 4 Four Channel Headphone Amplifier

$49.99

8 output (4-channel) stereo headphone amp

Product 3

Dell Optical Wired Mouse – MS116

$9.99

The Dell™ Optical Mouse – MS116 features optical LED tracking and wired connectivity providing a stellar performance day after day.

Product 4

iPhone 14-16 Case

$14.99

Available for all iPhone types from iPhone 14 to iPhone 16

  • Black Case
  • Clear Case

Product 5

iPhone 14-16 Screen Guard

$14.99

Available for all iPhone types from iPhone 14 to iPhone 16

Product 6

Cable & Adapter Grab Box

$5 – $20

  • USB adapters
  • HDMI adapters
  • USB Cables
  • Display Port adapters

Product 7

Item Rentals

$5

  • iPhone Lightning Cable
  • 16GB pendrive

Rent available for the whole day: 9am – 4pm

Services Provided

Service Fees: Please refer to our price list for current rates and service charges.

Service 

Description 

System Checkup Comprehensive evaluation of your computer’s overall health and performance.
System Diagnostic In-depth analysis to identify specific hardware or software issues.
System Builds Custom computer assembly and configuration services.
Software Installations Professional installation and setup of programs and applications.
Data Transfer & Recovery Moving data between devices and retrieving lost/corrupted files.
Minor Software Fixes Quick solutions for common software problems and glitches.
Minor Hardware Fixes Basic physical repairs and component replacements.
E-Waste Recycling Environmentally responsible disposal of old electronics.
Avenue to Learn Assistance Support for McMaster University’s online learning platform.
Screen Protector Installations Professional installation of screen protectors to protect your device’s display while maintaining touch sensitivity and visual clarity.

Diagnostic Rate:

System Checkup

FREE

System Diagnostic

FREE


System Build:

System Build

39.99

System Build with Operating System

59.99

System Build with Liquid-Cooling

69.99

System Build with Liquid-Cooling & Operating System

89.99


Software Installations Rate:

Operating System Installation

19.99

Operating System Installation with DATA Transfer

39.99

Virus Removal

69.99

BIOS/Firmware Update

29.99


Data Transfer & Recovery:

DATA Transfer

29.99

Drive or Disk Cloning

39.99

DATA Recovery – Functional Device & not overwritten

99.99

If you have any inquires, please send a request to the link below. 

MSU IT Help Desk 

IT Tech / Web Developer 

Lucas – Ittech@msu.mcmaster.ca

Jr. IT Tech 

Triman – jrtech@msu.mcmaster.ca

MSU Hot Spot Device Service Agreement

This agreement is made between MSU Hot Spot and the Customer on the date signed below.

1. Service Authorization

By signing this agreement, the Client authorizes MSU Hot Spot to perform diagnostic and repair services on their device(s).

2. Device Condition

The Client acknowledges that their device may have pre-existing damage or issues. MSU Hot Spot will document visible damage upon receipt but is not responsible for undiscovered pre-existing conditions.

3. Data Security

  • The Client is solely responsible for backing up all data before service
  • MSU Hot Spot assumes no responsibility for data loss, corruption, or recovery
  • The Client acknowledges that repair services may result in complete data loss

4. Liability Waiver

The Client agrees that MSU Hot Spot shall not be liable for:

  • Any damage to the device during repair attempts
  • Hardware failures during or after service
  • Loss of stored information or data
  • Consequential damages arising from device malfunction
  • Delays in service completion

5. Abandoned Devices

Devices left unclaimed for 30 days after service completion will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of or recycled.

6. Payment

Payment is due in full upon completion of service. MSU Hot Spot reserves the right to hold devices until payment is received.

Client Acknowledgment

I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions above.

Device Description: _______________________

Serial Number: __________________________

 

Client Name: ___________________________

Student Number: ________________________

Client Signature: ________________________

Date: _________________________________

 

MSU Hot Spot Representative: _____________