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Revision as of 12:09, 17 October 2008
Desktop Build Procedure
Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
Check for blown capacitors |
Visually inspect motherboard capacitors for bulges/leaks. If you find one, check with your instructor. |
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Make sure that covers are available for open bays |
If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements |
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Install battery |
Pay attention to correct position; look for '+' by battery holder |
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Install hard drive |
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate size |
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Install RAM |
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate amount |
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Clean/dust inside |
If necessary |
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Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, network cable, and power cord | ||
Install Ubuntu |
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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen |
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Install extra apps, as necessary |
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Test USB/FireWire ports |
USB:
FireWire:
If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled |
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Configure/test sound control |
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Test CD data and sound |
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Generate "printme" report for system |
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Clean outside cover |
Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well |
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Attach "printme" report to system | ||
Bundle system with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord | ||
Take it to store |
iMac Build Procedure
Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
Attach keyboard/mouse, network cable, and power cord | ||
Install Ubuntu |
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For 500 MHz and faster iMacs, correct X startup problems, if necessary |
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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen |
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Install extra apps, as necessary |
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Test USB/FireWire ports |
USB:
FireWire:
If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled |
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Configure/test sound control |
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Test CD data and sound |
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Generate "printme" report for system |
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Clean outside cover |
Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well |
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Attach "printme" report to system | ||
Bundle iMac with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord | ||
Take it to store |