Laptop Evaluation - Revision history

Aradan at 19:23, 17 September 2013

2013-09-17T19:23:35Z

Aradan at 00:26, 13 June 2013

2013-06-13T00:26:32Z

Scellef: Updated, fixed orientation a bit, removed old version, added last step instructions

2012-05-19T00:59:07Z

Updated, fixed orientation a bit, removed old version, added last step instructions

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Scellef: Initial draft of paths. Need to refine, probably add some more nodes to better reflect current procedures

2012-01-21T19:40:08Z

Initial draft of paths. Need to refine, probably add some more nodes to better reflect current procedures

Scellef: Mucking with formatting

2012-01-21T06:37:40Z

Mucking with formatting

Scellef: Eval 2.0 Nodes written. Still need to write new Paths.

2012-01-21T06:22:36Z

Eval 2.0 Nodes written. Still need to write new Paths.

Scellef at 16:25, 14 September 2011

2011-09-14T16:25:48Z

Scellef at 16:31, 30 August 2011

2011-08-30T16:31:27Z

Manseau at 19:32, 13 June 2011

2011-06-13T19:32:54Z

Manseau at 16:42, 26 April 2011

2011-04-26T16:42:10Z

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−	~~[[Category:Laptops]]~~

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    shiny           [label="Is this system either:\n\nParticularly shiny?\nA model we commonly build?\nSomething you couldn't bear to see recycled?", shape="oval"]
+  removehdd -> removecd
+}

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    powersupply     [label="Check the power ratings on the bottom\nof the system (sometimes underneath the battery)\nand look for a compatible adapter on the shelves.\n", shape="box", color="blue"]
    postbios        [label="Does the system POST?\nCan you get into BIOS?", shape="oval"]
-   postfaq         [label="Consult the POST Troubleshooting Guide...\nDoes the system POST?", shape="box" color="blue"]h
+   postfaq         [label="Consult the POST Troubleshooting Guide...\nDoes the system POST?", shape="box", color="blue"]
    specs           [label="Do the specs fit within our Builds?\n(Consult the whiteboard, or an Instructor)", shape="oval"]
-   keeper          [label="IT'S A KEEPER!\nGrab a Keeper label and fill out the Evaluation Checklist\n(Processor make, model, and speed)", shape="doubleoctagon", color="green"]
+   keeper          [label="IT'S A KEEPER!\nGrab a Keeper label and fill out\nthe Evaluation Checklist)", shape="doubleoctagon", color="green"]
-   asis            [label="WE DON'T WANT IT...\nBUT MAYBE SOMEBODY DOES!\nFollow the As-Is Laptop checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon" color="brown" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/As-Is_Checklist"]
+   asis            [label="WE DON'T WANT IT...\nBUT MAYBE SOMEBODY DOES!\nFollow the As-Is Laptop checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/As-Is_Checklist", color="brown"]
-   parts           [label="MAKE IT A PARTS MACHINE!\nRemove the RAM and Wireless card, if any.\nMark whether or not the screen works,\nthe system Powers On, and if it POSTs." shape="doubleoctagon" color="orange"]
+   parts           [label="MAKE IT A PARTS MACHINE!\nFollow the Laptop Parts Machine Checklist", shape="doubleoctagon", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Parts_Machine", color="yellow"]
-   recycle         [label="DISPOSE OF IT!\nFollow the Laptop Recycling checklist." color="red", shape="doubleoctagon" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Recycling"]
+   recycle         [label="DISPOSE OF IT!\nFollow the Laptop Recycling checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Recycling", color="red"]
-   harddrive       [label="Install a hard drive appropriate for its specs.\nMake sure to note whether it's IDE or SATA", shape="box" color="blue"]
+   harddrive       [label="Install a hard drive appropriate for its specs.\nMake sure to note whether it's IDE or SATA", shape="box", color="blue"]
-   memtest         [label="Set the machine up for Memtest.\nMake sure the RAM installed fits its Build Spec!", shape="box" color="blue"]
+   memtest         [label="Set the machine up for Memtest.\nMake sure the RAM installed fits its Build Spec!", shape="box", color="blue"]
-   shiny           [label="Is this system either:\n\nParticularly shiny?\nA model we commonly build?\nSomething you couldn't bear to see recycled?", shape="oval", align="left"]
+   shiny           [label="Is this system either:\n\nParticularly shiny?\nA model we commonly build?\nSomething you couldn't bear to see recycled?", shape="oval"]
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-The Laptop Evaluation is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist *an evaluation checklist is provided here*].
+The Laptop Evaluation is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist *an evaluation checklist is provided here*].b

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		+	digraph D {
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		+	removehdd [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE.\nIf you're having trouble locating\nit, consult your Instructor", style=bold, color="red" shape="tripleoctagon"]
		+	removecd [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE.\nUse a paper clip to eject the cd\ntray, and put any CD/DVDs into the\nRETURN TO RECEIVING box.", shape="tripleoctagon" color="orange"]
		+	usb [label="Is there a USB port?", shape="oval"]
		+	damage [label="Is the screen broken or is there any other\ndamage that affects the usability of this system?", shape="oval"]
		+	oldspecs [label="Is the system a Pentium II or earlier?", shape="oval"]
		+	powersupply [label="Check the power ratings on the bottom\nof the system (sometimes underneath the battery)\nand look for a compatible adapter on the shelves.\n", shape="box", color="blue"]
		+	postbios [label="Does the system POST?\nCan you get into BIOS?", shape="oval"]
		+	postfaq [label="Consult the POST Troubleshooting Guide...\nDoes the system POST?", shape="box" color="blue"]h
		+	specs [label="Do the specs fit within our Builds?\n(Consult the whiteboard, or an Instructor)", shape="oval"]
		+	keeper [label="IT'S A KEEPER!\nGrab a Keeper label and fill out the Evaluation Checklist\n(Processor make, model, and speed)", shape="doubleoctagon", color="green"]
		+	asis [label="WE DON'T WANT IT...\nBUT MAYBE SOMEBODY DOES!\nFollow the As-Is Laptop checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon" color="brown" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/As-Is_Checklist"]
		+	parts [label="MAKE IT A PARTS MACHINE!\nRemove the RAM and Wireless card, if any.\nMark whether or not the screen works,\nthe system Powers On, and if it POSTs." shape="doubleoctagon" color="orange"]
		+	recycle [label="DISPOSE OF IT!\nFollow the Laptop Recycling checklist." color="red", shape="doubleoctagon" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Recycling"]
		+	harddrive [label="Install a hard drive appropriate for its specs.\nMake sure to note whether it's IDE or SATA", shape="box" color="blue"]
		+	memtest [label="Set the machine up for Memtest.\nMake sure the RAM installed fits its Build Spec!", shape="box" color="blue"]
		+	shiny [label="Is this system either:\n\nParticularly shiny?\nA model we commonly build?\nSomething you couldn't bear to see recycled?", shape="oval", align="left"]
		+
		+
		+
		+	}
		+	</graphviz>

−	~~== '''~~The Laptop Evaluation~~'''~~ is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist an evaluation checklist is provided here].==	+	The Laptop Evaluation is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist an evaluation checklist is provided here].

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 start         [label="*LAPTOP EVALUATION STARTS WITH DATA SECURITY*",  URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Data_Security", fontcolor="darkviolet", shape="box", style="bold", color="black"]
-    sort          [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE and put it in the incoming \n HDD bin. Tape associated drive caddy  parts, screws \n and adapter(if used) together for ease of reinstalling a new drive.\n If it's an Apple product the instructor will direct you in what to do with it." shape="box", style="bold", color="black"]
+    sort          [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE and place it in the Incoming HDD bin.  Be sure to separate the hard drive caddy from the drive itself and tape the screws and whatever adapters were included to the caddy." shape="box", style="bold", color="black"]
     hddrem        [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE by inserting a small diameter screwdriver \n or straightened paper clip into the caddy release hole. \n IF THERE IS MEDIA IN IT, REMOVE IT from the caddy and \n put it in the recycle bin.", shape="box",style="bold", color="black"]

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     ask           [label="Ask your instructor for guidance.\n The machine may still be useful for parts."  shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"]
-    p2            [label="Is it slower than 799 MHz?", style="bold", color="red"]
+    p2            [label="Is it a Pentium II or earlier?", style="bold", color="red"]
     poweruf       [label="For the laptop you are evaluating, retrieve a power \n supply from shelf matching output volts and amps \n to the input volts and amps specs on the laptop." shape="box", style="bold", color="black"]
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 == Memtest Notes ==
 ''Memtest is a useful tool found on many boot disks. Besides testing memory, it provides us a quick way to find processor and memory info. Memtest is available on Ubuntu as a boot option, on our netboot server, and other Debian based live CDs. ''
 [[Category:Laptops]]

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−	== '''The Laptop Evaluation''' is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, ~~an evaluation checklist is provided~~ [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist here].==	+	== '''The Laptop Evaluation''' is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist an evaluation checklist is provided here].==

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−	== '''The Laptop Evaluation''' is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, an evaluation checklist is provided [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist here].==	+	== '''The Laptop Evaluation''' is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, an evaluation checklist is provided [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist here].==