Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation"
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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"] | ask [label="Ask your instructor for guidance.\n The machine may still be useful for parts." shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ||
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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"] | 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 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. '' | ''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. '' | ||
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| + | == Hardware Identification Tool == | ||
| + | ''The Hardware ID tool is available on our Netboot menu, and is probably the easiest way to determine what's sitting inside of a laptop. You can use it to determine what the chipset is, how many DIMM slots exist, what the model and L2 cache of the processor are, and even what the partition table on a HDD looks like. If you can get it to POST, try and boot it off the network in order to use this fabulous tool! | ||
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[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 09:31, 30 August 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 here*.
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.
Hardware Identification Tool
The Hardware ID tool is available on our Netboot menu, and is probably the easiest way to determine what's sitting inside of a laptop. You can use it to determine what the chipset is, how many DIMM slots exist, what the model and L2 cache of the processor are, and even what the partition table on a HDD looks like. If you can get it to POST, try and boot it off the network in order to use this fabulous tool!