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# Create a Priority Exchange Request

Request a replacement device before returning the current one, through the Premier Portal Priority Exchange (ERS) flow.

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**Use this when** a replacement device is needed before the current device is returned.
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Use a Priority Exchange request when a replacement device is needed before the current device is returned.

## Before you begin

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Have ready: the device serial number(s); Site ID, Merchant ID, Customer ID, ZIP code, or site address; a contact email address; a PO number or internal reference number (if applicable); and boarding information (if required).
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## Create a Priority Exchange Request

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### Access Priority Exchange

1. Log in to the **Premier Portal**.
2. Select **Manage** from the navigation menu.
3. Select **Priority Exchange (ERS)**.
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### Select the Site

1. In the **Ship To** field, enter a Site ID, Merchant ID, Customer ID, site address, or ZIP code.
2. Select the search icon or press **Enter**.
3. Select the correct site from the search results.
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### Create the Work Order

1. Enter a **Purchase Order (PO)** number or internal reference number, if applicable.
2. Enter the **Point of Contact Email Address**.
3. If the replacement device should ship to a different location, enter the **Alternate Shipping Address**.
4. Select **Confirm** to create the work order.

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The work order opens in Draft status. Record the Work Order Number in case you need to locate the request before submission.
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### Add the Device

1. Select **Add Serialized Items**.
2. Enter the device serial number in the **Search Assets** field, and press **Enter**.
3. Select the correct device from the search results.
4. Select the appropriate **Problem Summary Code**.
5. Enter a brief description in the **Reported Problem Description** field.
6. Select **Next**.
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### Select the Software Configuration

1. Select the appropriate software configuration.
2. Select **Next**.
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### Enter Boarding Information

1. Enter the requested boarding information.
2. Review the information for accuracy.
3. Select **Next** to add the device to the work order.

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To add more devices, repeat **Add the Device** through **Enter Boarding Information** for each additional serial number.
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### Review and Submit

1. Review the work order details and any displayed service charges.
2. Verify the shipping address.
3. Select **Submit Work Order**.
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### Save Your Confirmation

1. Record the Work Order Number displayed after submission.
2. Use this number to track the request or when contacting support.
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   {% endstepper %}

## Related topics

* [Create a Priority Exchange or Repair Order](/support-us/premier-portal/create-a-priority-exchange-or-repair-order.md)
* [Create a Repair Order](/support-us/premier-portal/create-a-priority-exchange-or-repair-order/create-a-repair-order.md)

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Also called: priority exchange, ERS, device replacement. Search terms: ship to, ship-to search, add serialized items, problem summary code.

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