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| − | ==Build Guide Extended==
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| − | ===1. Inspect the system===
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| − | ☐ Check the system for missing or damaged parts.
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| − | ☐ Note any findings on the Keeper label.
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| − | ☐ Make repairs as directed by your instructor.
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| − | |Take a moment to look over the system while completing the steps above. Keep an eye out for physical problems, such as:
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| − | *Cracks in the case or bezel
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| − | *Missing battery or cover plates from the underside of the laptop
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| − | *Damage to the screen or hinges
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| − | *Damage to any of the ports or power jack
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| − | *Discoloration, scratches or marks on any surface
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| − | *Dirt, dust, cat hair and/or grime above and beyond reasonable
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| − | ===2. Verify Keeper label information===
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| − | The Keeper label is used to:
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| − | *Identify information needed to determine how much RAM to install, and what size hard drive.
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| − | *Track the laptop through memtest, battery testing, and the build process.
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| − | *Transfer notes about the laptop from builder to builder, and the instructors.
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| − | You will fill out more information on the Keeper label as you go. To start, make sure that information in the following fields is filled out:
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| − | *CPU type and speed
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| − | *RAM size and type
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| − | If you need to find additional information, (REFER TO EVAL STEP #).
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| − | ===3. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
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| − | ===4. Install an imaged hard drive===
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| − | *Use the chart on the laptop build room whiteboard to figure out what size hard drive to install.
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| − | *Figure out if you need a SATA or IDE hard drive, and ask your instructor for the drive.
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| − | *Find caddy parts, adapters and screws as needed.
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| − | ===5. Set the BIOS boot order===
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| − | *Optical drive first
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| − | *Hard Drive second
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| − | *Network boot last. You may need to enable this option on another BIOS page.
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| − | *Disable or ignore other options.
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| − | ☐ Verify that BIOS recognizes the same amount of RAM as is marked on the Keeper label.
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| − | ☐ Make sure that no BIOS or administrative passwords are set.
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| − | APPENDIX REFERENCE?
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| − | ===6. Configure wireless===
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| − | Confirm wireless is working. Troubleshoot any wireless issues.
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| − | Please see the [[Non-existant 12.04 GUI wireless step-by-step guide]] in the appendix.
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| − | Please see the [[Wireless Troubleshooting Guide]] in the appendix. for troubleshooting help.
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