Looking at an object - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 23:40, 8 August 2014

2014-08-08T23:40:12Z

KevinWright at 20:32, 28 March 2014

2014-03-28T20:32:23Z

RobertTaylor: added hardware testing link

2013-11-09T22:46:21Z

added hardware testing link

RobertTaylor: added clarification

2013-11-09T22:35:55Z

added clarification

RobertTaylor: Edited to explain power adapter requirements and other misc changes

2013-11-09T22:32:24Z

Edited to explain power adapter requirements and other misc changes

KevinWright at 20:38, 8 November 2013

2013-11-08T20:38:04Z

RobertTaylor at 20:20, 8 November 2013

2013-11-08T20:20:36Z

KevinWright: Created page with "{|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7" |- |width="25%" align="center"|STEPS |width="75%" align="center"|NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTI..."

2013-11-08T20:03:05Z

Created page with "{|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7" |- |width="25%" align="center"|STEPS |width="75%" align="center"|NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTI..."

New page

{|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7"
|-
|width="25%" align="center"|STEPS
|width="75%" align="center"|NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
|-
|Determine what kind of Device it is ||
;There are several kinds of devices.
* Because free Geek has a multitude of devices donated it is important that we identify the device before testing.
** If you cannot identify the device please look it up. You should use the research computer to do this. Bring up a google search. You can type in the name of the object which is usually found on the front or back of the casing. You can usually get the seriel number from the back of the item, you will have the best results if you also type in the seriel number.
|-
|Determine if the Thrift Store wants it ||
;Check the Whiteboard.
* In an open Firefox browser, click where the toolbar says "Whiteboard." You can also find it here: [[Whiteboard]]. This will tell you what the store does and does not want on that day. Recycle anything that they do not want.
;Things we don't test:
* Firewall/VPN devices
;Recycle anything not needed by the store, and any of the above items which we do not test.
|-
|Pair the Network Device with Power Supply||
Somewhere on the device it should give the required voltage and amperage. Once you find a matching power supply that fits, plug in the power supply and place both the device and power supply into the blue bin for network devices to be tested.
|-
|Check for Damage||
** Now that you have identified the type of item you have ***Look at the item***
If there's dirt or grime wipe it down with a rag and some cleaning solution.
*Does the item have any rough edges?
*Does the item have any broken or missing case parts?
*Does the item have any wireing attached? If so are any of the attached wires melted, cut or striped of the plastic covering?
|-
|Check for Power On||
When checking for what type of Power is needed for the item look at the back of the item. There will be a listing of what Voltage & Amperage is needed.
Look at the barrel, make sure you are using the correct size. Does the barrel have reverse polarity?
Have an instructor check to make sure you have the correct power supply for the device you are using.

|-
|Test the Device||
Look up the correct procedure for testing the device you are holding. If you cannot find the correct procedure in the Wiki plase ask an instructor for help.
|-
|Final Preparation ||
*Affix a "Tested By" sticker with your initials on the device.
*Place in the "Store" box.
* If it is the last device you're testing for the day, please clean up the testing station, putting away tools, cables and everything else.
|-
|}

[[Category: Howto]]

[[Category:Hardware Testing]]

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-{{migrate}}
+{{migrated}}
 {|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7"
 |-

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:32, 28 March 2014
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	{{migrate}}
	{\|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7"		{\|fontsize="12" cellpadding=".5" border=".05" font-weight="bold" cellpadding=".7"
	\|-		\|-

@@ Line 26: / Line 26: @@
 |Check for a Power Source||
 When checking for what type of power is required there will usually be a listing of what Voltage & Amperage are needed. The location of this information depends on the item, but will typically be located on the back or bottom face of the item, or near the power adapter plug location.
 Once you have determined the power requirements of the device, look through the "Wall Wart" (power adapter) bins to find a power adapter which matches the voltage (V) of the device EXACTLY *and* has a Amperage rating equal to or greater-than the requirements of the device. So, a device which is 12V and 2A can use a power supply that is 12V and 3A, but NOT one that is 12V and 1A. Never mix the Voltage of a device and power adapter, it can cause overheating and damage the device. This is because the power adapter does not determine the amperage draw, the device being used determines the draw. It is best to match the amperage as closely as possible so that we are not wasting higher-capacity power adapters on low-powered equipment. Voltage MUST MATCH EXACTLY in order to prevent damage!

@@ Line 36: / Line 36: @@
 |-
 |Test the Device||
-Look up the correct procedure for testing the device you are holding.  If you cannot find the correct procedure in the Wiki please ask an instructor for help.
+Look up the correct procedure for testing the device you are holding. Many of the instructions are located at [[Hardware Testing]] If you cannot find the correct procedure in the Wiki please ask an instructor for help.
 |-
 |Final Preparation ||

@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 ;Things we don't test:
 * Firewall/VPN devices
-;Recycle anything not needed by the store, and any of the above items which we do not test.
+;Recycle any of the above items which we do not test.
 |-
 |-
 |Check for Damage||
-** Now that you have identified the type of  item you have ***Look at the item***
+** Now that you have identified the type of item you have ***Look at the item***
 If there's dirt or grime wipe it down with a rag and some cleaning solution.
 *Does the item have any rough edges?
@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
 *Does the item have any wireing attached?  If so are any of the attached wires melted, cut or striped of the plastic covering?
 |-
-|Check for Power On||
+|Check for a Power Source||
-When checking for what type of Power is needed for the item look at the back of the item.  There will be a listing of what Voltage & Amperage is needed.
+When checking for what type of power is required there will usually be a listing of what Voltage & Amperage are needed. The location of this information depends on the item, but will typically be located on the back or bottom face of the item, or near the power adapter plug location.
-Look at the barrel, make sure you are using the correct size.  Does the barrel have reverse polarity?
-Have an instructor check to make sure you have the correct power supply for the device you are using.
+Once you have determined the power requirements of the device, look through the "Wall Wart" (power adapter) bins to find a power adapter which matches the voltage (V) of the device EXACTLY *and* has a Amperage rating equal to or greater-than the requirements of the device. So, a device which is 12V and 2A can use a power supply that is 12V and 3A, but NOT one that is 12V and 1A. Never mix the Voltage of a device and power adapter, it can cause overheating and damage the device. This is because the power adapter does not determine the amperage draw, the device being used determines the draw. It is best to match the amperage as closely as possible so that we are not wasting higher-capacity power adapters on low-powered equipment. Voltage MUST MATCH EXACTLY in order to prevent damage!
 |-
 |Test the Device||
-Look up the correct procedure for testing the device you are holding.  If you cannot find the correct procedure in the Wiki plase ask an instructor for help.
+Look up the correct procedure for testing the device you are holding.  If you cannot find the correct procedure in the Wiki please ask an instructor for help.
 |-
 |Final Preparation ||

@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
 |-
 |Determine what kind of Device it is ||
-;There are several kinds of devices.
+;There are several categories of devices; networking, PC components, electronic accessories, audio/visual devices, and lots of miscellanea.
-* Because free Geek has a multitude of devices donated it is important that we identify the device before testing.
+* Because free Geek has a multitude of devices donated it is important that we identify each device before testing.
-** If you cannot identify the device please look it up.  You should use the research computer to do this. Bring up a google search.  You can type in the name of the object which is usually found on the front or back of the casing. You can usually get the seriel number from the back of the item, you will have the best results if you also type in the seriel number.
+** If you cannot identify the device please look it up using the research laptop located in advanced testing. Start with a simple Google search.  You can type in the name of the object (usually found on the front or back of the casing) if it is available, or try an identifying number such as a serial or product code. If a Google search does not provide an adequate result, you can try checking the manufacturer's webpage, EBay, and other similar web resources. If you still cannot identify the item, take it to a knowledgeable staff member in Hardware Testing and they will attempt to assist you.
 |-
-|Determine if the Thrift Store wants it ||
+|Determine the level of demand for the item in the Thrift Store||
 ;Check the Whiteboard.
-* In an open Firefox browser, click where the toolbar says "Whiteboard." You can also find it here: [[Whiteboard]]. This will tell you what the store does and does not want on that day. Recycle anything that they do not want.
+* In an open Firefox browser, click where the toolbar says "Whiteboard." You can also find it here: [[Whiteboard]]. This will tell you the level of demand the store has on that day. Start with items that have the highest demand in the Thrift Store. This will help the Store maintain their inventory as well as help us test the items most likely to be sold in the order of their importance.
 ;Things we don't test:
 * Firewall/VPN devices