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Laptop Handover Checklist Template

workro desk team·4 min read·15 August 2025

Why a Handover Checklist?

When a laptop moves from one employee to another, both the departing and arriving employees need a clean transition. Data must be transferred, the device must be sanitised, and the registry must be updated.

Handover Steps

  • Back up departing employee's data
  • Transfer file ownership to manager or successor
  • Wipe personal data from the laptop
  • Reinstall or refresh OS if needed
  • Update asset registry with new assigned user
  • Issue new accessories if needed
  • Get acknowledgment from receiving employee

Download the Checklist

Download the Laptop Handover Checklist