Talk:Laptop Build

=Ali's thoughts about changing the Laptop Build sheet=

Front of the Build Sheet

 * include space for notes about the system

Build Steps

 * 1) Install RAM -- Install RAM to match specifications of system type you are building
 * 2) Install Hard Drive -- Install a Hard Drive to match specifications
 * 3) Restore BIOS defaults -- Enter BIOS & restore defaults, keystroke to enter BIOS displayed at startup
 * 4) Auto-detect Hard Drive -- Are you there hard drive?  It's me, build volunteer.
 * 5) Set Parallel Port -- Set Parallel Port to EPP or Bi-Directional, enable on 0x378
 * 6) Set Boot Order -- Set to boot from from floppy first
 * 7) Save & Exit BIOS  -- Anything else look odd?
 * 8) Run basiccheck -- Login as oem (password:freegeek), open a terminal, & enter "basiccheck"
 * 9) Test CD-ROM -- Test both an audio & data CD
 * 10) Test CD-RW -- If lappy has one, then download k3b, then burn a CD
 * 11) Test DVD-ROM -- If lappy has one, then use Automoatix to download DVD codecs, then test a DVD
 * 12) Check in with Build Instructor -- Leave lappy plugged in to charge battery
 * 13) Clean Up --  The maid has been laid off, clean up the mess you made.

QC Steps

 * 1) Lappy doesn't rattle?  (Pick up Lappy and shake)
 * 2) Are all the screws present and in tightly?
 * 3) Are the slots and bays covered?
 * 4) Are the components consistent with the specs for the type of lappy?
 * 5) Clean the lappy up, replace parts if necessary.
 * 6) Is the floppy set to boot first in BIOS?
 * 7) Is the parallel port enabled on 0x378 & set to EPP or Bi-Directional?
 * 8) Login as oem (password:freegeek), open a terminal, & enter "basiccheck"
 * 9) Check mouse & keyboard (every key!) to ensure they work correctly
 * 10) Check Time & Date
 * 11) Play an audio CD - everything normal?
 * 12) Read a data CD - does it work?
 * 13) Remove CD from drive
 * 14) Attach printer cable & enter "printme" in terminal
 * 15) BATTERY LIFE - WHAT'S THE COMMAND FOR THIS?
 * 16) Check sleep states
 * 17) Check in Build Instructor for where to put Lappy
 * 18) Clean up the mess you made

what's that command for listing all sorts of info about the laptop in a document on the dekstop?