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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 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 [label=here url=http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist. == |
Revision as of 09:38, 26 April 2011
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 [label=here url=http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist.
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.