Voting machines waiting for preparation.

Voting machines waiting for preparation.

Voting machines waiting for preparation.

Voting machines waiting for preparation.

Numbered, tamper-proofing tags that will be applied to the prepared voting machines.

The first batch of machines with lids removed awaiting initialization procedures.

The first batch of machines with lids removed awaiting initialization procedures.

Unilect representative (left) and Amherst Registrar, Gary Beasley (right) looking at preparation procedures.

Unilect representative (left) and Amherst Registrar, Gary Beasley (right) looking at preparation procedures.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, opening machines for internal "health" checks of cables and printers.

Secretary, Wanda Spradley, opening machines for internal "health" checks of cables and printers.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, installing the "InfoPack" - Unilect's name for the flash RAM module that holds ballot information and election results.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, installing the "InfoPack" - Unilect's name for the flash RAM module that holds ballot information and election results.

Secretary, Wanda Spradley, tearing off a paper tape report of the initialization procedures conducted by one of the voting machines.

Secretary, Wanda Spradley, comparing the results of a voting machine's self-checking process with the relevant precint information expected for the machine.

A Unilect technical representative unwinding the binding wire from batches of color-coded tamper-proof tags so the election officials can seal the machines.

A Unilect technical representative unwinding the binding wire from batches of color-coded tamper-proof tags so the election officials can seal the machines.

A Unilect technical representative unwinding the binding wire from batches of color-coded tamper-proof tags so the election officials can seal the machines.

Laying tamper-proof tags, one each of four colors, on the machines. The tags are attached by the Registrar and the serial numbers read aloud and documented by the Secretary.

An example of a tamper-proof tag. The serial numbers are unique on each tag and recorded at the time of application on a per-machine basis. The tag bodies will be sent to the State Board of Elections along with the final audited election results.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, apply the tamper-proof tags on the voting machines. Gary attaches the color coded tags on specific parts of the machine, reads off the numbers and Wanda repeats them while documenting the process.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, apply the tamper-proof tags on the voting machines. Gary attaches the color coded tags on specific parts of the machine, reads off the numbers and Wanda repeats them while documenting the process.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, apply the tamper-proof tags on the voting machines. Gary attaches the color coded tags on specific parts of the machine, reads off the numbers and Wanda repeats them while documenting the process.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, apply the tamper-proof tags on the voting machines. Gary attaches the color coded tags on specific parts of the machine, reads off the numbers and Wanda repeats them while documenting the process.

Registrar, Gary Beasley, and Secretary, Wanda Spradley, apply the tamper-proof tags on the voting machines. Gary attaches the color coded tags on specific parts of the machine, reads off the numbers and Wanda repeats them while documenting the process.

A fully sealed and tagged voting machine ready for use at the polls on November 2nd. The machine will not be handled prior to delivery to the precint on election day.

A fully sealed and tagged voting machine ready for use at the polls on November 2nd. The machine will not be handled prior to delivery to the precint on election day.

The sealed and prepared voting machines being connected to electricity to charge their batteries. The machines are operated on normal power while the batteries provide a backup in the event of a power outage on election day. The machines will be locked in this room with limited access and not handled again prior to election day.

The sealed and prepared voting machines being connected to electricity to charge their batteries. The machines are operated on normal power while the batteries provide a backup in the event of a power outage on election day. The machines will be locked in this room with limited access and not handled again prior to election day.

The sealed and prepared voting machines being connected to electricity to charge their batteries. The machines are operated on normal power while the batteries provide a backup in the event of a power outage on election day. The machines will be locked in this room with limited access and not handled again prior to election day.

The sealed and prepared voting machines being connected to electricity to charge their batteries. The machines are operated on normal power while the batteries provide a backup in the event of a power outage on election day. The machines will be locked in this room with limited access and not handled again prior to election day.