Difference between revisions of "A Mac Rebuild Table"
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| Record configuration || CPU, Mem, HD, CD, Video, extras|| | | Record configuration || CPU, Mem, HD, CD, Video, extras|| | ||
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− | | Set HW clock date/time to UTC || || | + | | Set HW clock date/time to UTC || may not be necessary if connected to network || |
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| Install Ubuntu from CD || This may be removed if using pre-installed disk || | | Install Ubuntu from CD || This may be removed if using pre-installed disk || |
Revision as of 14:04, 26 February 2007
Steps | Notes | Done |
Check capacitors | ||
Replace ram and hard drive | ||
Clean/dust inside | ||
For tower, verify video card present | ||
Test/replace battery | This requires clock set later | |
For tower, cover open slots | ||
Attach keyboard and mouse | ||
Power on | boot Finnix or Mac OS X | |
Record configuration | CPU, Mem, HD, CD, Video, extras | |
Set HW clock date/time to UTC | may not be necessary if connected to network | |
Install Ubuntu from CD | This may be removed if using pre-installed disk | |
Activate network interface | Set to DHCP | |
Update installed software | System Update Manager | |
Test CD/DVD data and sound | ||
For tower with Zip drive, test Zip | Format, copy to, read from | |
Close up the box | check for loose parts and cables | |
Clean outside cover | case, monitor face (iMac), connector panel, keyboard, mouse |