hardware replacement
[/ˈhɑːrdwɛr rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]
nounpl: hardware replacements
substituição de hardware
1. The process of removing and installing new physical computer components or equipment to replace damaged, outdated, or malfunctioning parts
The company scheduled a hardware replacement for all outdated servers.
A empresa agendou uma substituição de hardware para todos os servidores desatualizados.
2. The act of swapping physical devices or components such as hard drives, RAM, motherboards, or peripherals
Hardware replacement of the printer was completed by the IT department.
A substituição de hardware da impressora foi concluída pelo departamento de TI.
3. A warranty or service that covers the exchange of defective physical equipment
The device comes with a one-year hardware replacement guarantee.
O dispositivo vem com uma garantia de substituição de hardware de um ano.
Hardware replacement is a standard practice in both Brazilian and American corporate IT environments. In Brazil, this service is frequently offered as part of enterprise support contracts and warranty programs. The term is widely understood in tech companies and IT departments across both countries, though Brazilian Portuguese may sometimes simplify it to 'troca de hardware' in casual business settings.
NYC Slang
hardware swap or piece swap (in tech repair shops)
Related Idioms & Phrases
hardware replacement under warranty
out-of-warranty hardware replacement
scheduled hardware replacement
emergency hardware replacement
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