How to Care for your NextGrad Screen

Placement

It is ultimately up to your school on where our screen gets placed. We usually see schools putting it in the hallway outside the counseling office, in the main commons area, or in the main entrance area, as long as it gets placed in a high-traffic area of the school. Our only requirement is that it needs to be within three feet of a power outlet.

How to Turn On your NextGrad Screen

Here are the steps on how to turn on your NextGrad screen:

  1. Make sure the power cord is properly connected to an outlet, and to the the screen. The screen should power on automatically when plugged in.
  2. If your NextGrad device is still turned off, look for a kill switch on the back of the kiosk and make sure to toggle it to the (|) position. (Some screens do not have a kill switch.)
 
If it still doesn’t turn on:
  • Try unplugging and plugging the cord in or pushing down and holding the power button a few times.
  • Try toggling the kill switch and try the power button again.
  • Test other outlets and try the kill switch and power button once again.

Troubleshooting Tips

If the screen ever malfunctions, it is usually for one of three reasons; it either got unplugged and turned off, disconnected from the internet, or was physically damaged.

Unplugged

If the screen came unplugged, simply plug it back in and turn it back on. Sometimes the connection can be finicky, so you may need to disconnect and reconnect a few times. Feel free to reach out if there are still issues.

Technical Difficulties

If your screen is showing any technical difficulties, power the screen off by unplugging the screen or using the power button or kill switch and turn the power back on. If the issue persists please reach out to us either through our contact page or by calling 801-336-5220.

Physical Damage

If the device is physically damaged, please send a picture or video to your NextGrad representative so we can see if it’s a part that can be replaced. If not, we will come replace the entire screen for you.

Cleaning Tips

It is important to maintain your NextGrad screen to keep it clean and free of blemishes. Every 3 months, please follow these 2 steps:

  • Using an all-purpose cleaner or Windex, lightly spray the digital screen and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.
  • Dust the other areas of the screen, particularly the back and top as dust can sneak in there!