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Product Features
Technical Overview
This combination lock employs a 4-wheel mechanism with 10,000 possible user-selectable combinations. The resettable feature allows administrators to change codes as needed for security rotation or personnel changes. The carbon steel cable offers cut resistance while the plastic coating prevents damage to desks and furniture.
The lock head measures 0.40" in height, 1.25" in width, and 1.70" in depth, maintaining a slim profile that doesn't obstruct adjacent ports or connections. The Register & Retrieve™ system provides secure combination recovery if codes are lost.
Relevant factors for this section include Lock Configuration Type, Lock Configuration Feature, Locking Combination, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
The Kensington N17 delivers enterprise-grade security with user-friendly operation. The re-engineered slider enables one-handed attachment, making it practical for daily use while maintaining strong theft deterrence.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include Enhanced Security Design, User Convenience Features.
Enhanced Security Design
The expanding hook mechanism creates a firm grip within wedge-shaped slots, resisting pull-out attempts and providing visible theft deterrence.
- Industry-tested lock head
- Carbon steel cut-resistant cable
- Plastic sheathing protects surfaces
User Convenience Features
Administrators can reset combinations as needed, and the Register & Retrieve system provides backup access without compromising security protocols.
- Resettable 4-digit code
- 10,000 combination possibilities
- Quick attachment mechanism
Deployment / Use Cases
The Kensington N17 combination lock is ideal for securing portable devices in environments where multiple users require access or where key management presents logistical challenges. Educational institutions benefit from the resettable codes for semester-to-semester device reassignment.
Business settings with shared workstations, libraries with public computing resources, and healthcare facilities with mobile carts can implement this lock to prevent theft while maintaining accessibility. The 6-foot cable provides flexibility for securing devices to various fixed structures.
Relevant factors for this section include Lock Configuration Type, Lock Configuration Feature, Locking Combination, Color Family. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Education & Library Applications
Schools and libraries can secure tablets and laptops in shared spaces while allowing authorized access through memorable combinations.
Business & Office Security
Offices with hot-desking arrangements or shared equipment can protect devices without the overhead of key distribution and management.
Physical Profile
The lock maintains a compact footprint with dimensions of 0.40" × 1.25" × 1.70", ensuring it doesn't interfere with adjacent ports or connections on secured devices. The black finish provides a professional appearance that blends with most business equipment.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 0.40" (10.16 mm), 1.25" (31.75 mm), 1.70" (43.18 mm). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 1.25" (31.75 mm)
- Depth
- 1.70" (43.18 mm)
- Height
- 0.40" (10.16 mm)
- Length
- 6 ft (1.83 m)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate deployment of the security solution.
Highlights
- Resettable 4-digit combination with 10,000 possible codes
- 6-foot carbon steel cut-resistant cable with protective plastic sheathing
- Specifically designed for wedge-shaped lock slots on notebooks and tablets
- Expanding side hooks create strong connection to device frame
- One-handed attachment via re-engineered slider mechanism
- Register & Retrieve system for combination recovery if lost
- Industry-tested lock head for torque, corrosion, and environmental resistance
- 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability
- Black finish with compact dimensions (0.40" H × 1.25" W × 1.70" D)
- Compliant with REACH, RoHS, and WEEE environmental standards
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kensington Computer Products Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | K68008WW |
| Brand Name | Kensington |
| Product Line | Slim |
| Product Name | Slim N17 Combination Lock for Wedge-Shaped Slots |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Cable Lock |
| Lock | |
| Lock Configuration Type | Combination Lock |
| Lock Configuration Feature | Resettable |
| Locking Combination | 4-digit |
| Cable Length | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Product Material | Carbon Steel,Plastic |
| Height | 0.40" (10.16 mm) |
| Width | 1.25" (31.75 mm) |
| Depth | 1.70" (43.18 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 1 x N17 Combination Laptop Lock 1 x Instruction Guide Warranty |
| Device Supported | Notebook,Tablet |
| Environmental Compliance | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH),Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
FAQ
What types of devices is this lock compatible with?
The Kensington N17 Combination Lock is designed specifically for notebooks and tablets that feature wedge-shaped lock slots. This includes most modern laptops from major manufacturers that utilize the industry-standard wedge slot design for security attachments.
How does the resettable combination feature work?
The 4-digit combination can be reset by the user to any of 10,000 possible codes. This allows organizations to change security codes periodically for enhanced protection or when reassigning devices to different users. The reset process is straightforward and doesn't require special tools.
What is the Register & Retrieve system?
Register & Retrieve is Kensington's secure combination recovery system. If a user forgets their combination, they can retrieve it through a verified process without compromising security. This eliminates the need for lock cutting or replacement when codes are lost.
How secure is the cable against cutting attempts?
The cable is constructed from carbon steel with cut-resistant properties. While no cable lock is completely impervious to determined attacks with specialized tools, the carbon steel construction provides substantial resistance to common cutting methods, serving as an effective theft deterrent.
What warranty coverage does this lock include?
Kensington provides a 5-year limited warranty for the N17 Combination Lock. This coverage protects against defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring long-term reliability for business and institutional deployments.
Can this lock be used on surfaces other than desks?
Yes, the 6-foot cable provides flexibility for securing devices to various fixed structures including tables, counters, carts, and other stationary objects. The plastic sheathing protects surfaces from scratches or damage during attachment.