As-Is Checklist - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 00:10, 12 April 2014

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AshleySueMas at 23:41, 6 April 2014

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Aradan at 17:38, 26 September 2013

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Aradan at 21:18, 24 September 2013

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Aradan at 01:24, 22 September 2013

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Aradan at 19:04, 19 September 2013

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AshleySueMas: /* 6. Remove stickers */

2013-08-09T22:53:58Z

6. Remove stickers

AshleySueMas: /* 4. Determine specifications */

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4. Determine specifications

AshleySueMas: /* 5. As-Is sticker */

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5. As-Is sticker

AshleySueMas: /* 6. Remove stickers */

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6. Remove stickers

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-'''Note:''' A version of this guide in LibreOffice format is available on the wiki at [[Media:Laptop_AS-IS_Checklist.odt|this link]]. That version is strongly recommended for printing.
+'''Note:''' A version of this guide in LibreOffice format is available on the wiki at '''[[Media:Laptop_AS-IS_Checklist.odt|this link]]'''. That version is strongly recommended for printing.
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-Stop here and check with your instructor if the laptop has any of these issues; they may have you go through the [[Laptop Recycling|Recycling]] process instead. <br>
+Stop here and check with your instructor if the laptop has any of these issues; they may have you go through the '''[[Laptop Recycling|Recycling]]''' process instead. Check with your instructor for confirmation. <br>
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 ===3. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
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 *If the system loads the BIOS splash screen, you can proceed to next step. <br>
 *If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use '''sections 1 and 2 only''' in the '''[[Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide]]''' in '''Appendix (A-1)'''.
-**If an AS-IS laptop fails to POST or has video or screen problems, it should be recycled according to the '''[[Laptop_Recycling|Laptop Recycling Guide]]'''. Inform your instructor.
+**If an AS-IS laptop fails to POST or has video or screen problems, it should be recycled according to the '''[[Laptop_Recycling|Laptop Recycling Guide]]'''. Check with your instructor for confirmation. <br>
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 ===5. Determine specifications===
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 *Note the CPU type and speed. <br>
 *Note the amount of RAM installed. <br>
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 &#9744; If no hardware information is available in BIOS, find the section for setting boot options. Set the following boot order: <br>
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 *CPU type 		(e.g. ''Celeron M, Pentium M, Core Duo, Mobile Sempron,'' etc.) <br>
 *CPU clock speed in GHz (gigahertz) <br>
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 '''Note:''' <br>
 Refer to the the '''[[Laptop_Specs|Laptop Specs Guide]]''' in '''Appendix (A-6)''' or check with your instructor if you have difficulty locating information about the hardware.
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-===5. As-Is sticker===
+===6. AS-IS Sticker===
-Grab an '''As-Is Laptop Label''' from the clipboard. <br>
+Get an AS-IS sticker from the clipboard, stick it to the lid of the laptop, and use the information gathered in the previous steps to fill in these fields: <br>
-&#9744; Fill out the following fields:
+&#9744; CPU type <br>
-*Processor type
+&#9744; CPU clock speed in GHz <br>
-*Processor speed
+&#9744; RAM amount <br>
-*Amount of RAM installed
+&#9744; '''Leave all other fields blank<br>
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-===6. Remove stickers===
+===7. Final Steps and Sign-Off===
-Not all stickers have to be removed from the laptop; leave decorative stickers and stickers added by the manufacturer (specs, model number, etc) on the system. Stickers that MUST be removed are listed below.
+'''Note:''' <br>
+Although we no longer remove Windows license keys from laptops that go through the full Build process, we are still removing them from AS-IS laptops '''only'''. <br>
-&#9744; Remove:
+<br>
-*Microsoft stickers.
+&#9744; Remove any Windows sticker (including the license key sticker). <br>
-*Sticker identifying the previous owner.
+&#9744; Remove any note or sticker identifying the previous owner or with personal information. <br>
-*Any offensive sticker, images or words (if you're not sure if it's offensive, it's safer to remove it).
+&#9744; Make sure the laptop is completely reassembled. <br>
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+&#9744; Give the laptop a quick cleaning with a rag. Don't go too crazy. <br>
+&#9744; Ask your instructor to sign off on the laptop, then put it in the AS-IS bin on the cart. <br>
-===7. Sign-off and final steps===
+&#9744; Check with your instructor for your next task. '''Thank you for helping!''' <br>
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 '''GOALS'''<br>
 *Learn to use the Laptop Build Room tools to identify hardware components.
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 *Figure out an organizational strategy that works for you when disassembling and reassembling parts.
 *Learn POST troubleshooting for laptops.
-'''REFERENCES'''
+<br>
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-===1. Data security check===
+===1. Data Security Check===
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-===2. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
+===2. Physical Evaluation===
-{{Template: AC_Adapter}}
+{{Template:Laptop_Physical_Inspection}}
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-===3. POST===
+===4. POST===
 &#9744; Try turning the machine on. <br>
-*If the system loads the BIOS splash screen, you can move to the next step.
+*If the system loads the BIOS splash screen, you can proceed to next step. <br>
-*If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use '''sections 1 and 2 only''' in the [[Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide]] ('''A-1''') in the Appendix.
+*If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use '''sections 1 and 2 only''' in the '''[[Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide]]''' in '''Appendix (A-1)'''.
-**As-Is laptops with video or screen problems should be recyled unless they are high-end systems. Double-check with your instructor if you are not sure. Use the '''Recycle''' guide in your binder.
+**If an AS-IS laptop fails to POST or has video or screen problems, it should be recycled according to the '''[[Laptop_Recycling|Laptop Recycling Guide]]'''. Inform your instructor.
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-===4. Determine specifications===
+===5. Determine specifications===
-&#9744; Enter BIOS.
+'''Identify the Hardware''' <br>
-*Note the processor type and speed.
+&#9744; Boot into BIOS.<br>
-*Note the amount of RAM installed.
+&#9744; Find the section with system hardware information. <br>
-&#9744; If processor and RAM information is not listed in BIOS, boot to the Free Geek network boot menu and use '''CPU Lookup''' or the '''Hardware Detection Tool'''.
+*Note the CPU type and speed. <br>
-*Instructions for how to access the network boot are in the Appendix, in the [[Laptop Network Boot]]('''A-2''') guide if you need help.
+*Note the amount of RAM installed. <br>
-&#9744; Remove extra RAM.
+<br>
-*Reduce the amount of installed RAM to no more than 1GB as needed.
+&#9744; If no hardware information is available in BIOS, find the section for setting boot options. Set the following boot order: <br>
-**Use lower-capacity RAM sticks where possible (i.e. two 256MB sticks vs. one 512MB stick).
+ '''First:    Optical Drive'''
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 &#9744; Put the laptop in the outgoing cart.<br>
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