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   start        [label="START HERE", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  edge [fontname="Helvetica"]
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  macpile      [label="Put it in the Mac pile.\nDo not mine.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  removehdd      [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE.\nIf you're having trouble locating\nit, consult your Instructor", style=bold, color="red" shape="tripleoctagon"]
  hddrem        [label="Find and remove hard drive", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  removecd        [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE.\nUse a paper clip to eject the cd\ntray, and put any CD/DVDs into the\nRETURN TO RECEIVING box.", shape="tripleoctagon" color="orange"]
  powerable    [label="Does it have RAM\nand a power supply?", fontsize="11"]
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  usb            [label="Is there a USB port?", shape="box"]
  getpower      [label="Add RAM or power supply", fontsize="11"]
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  damage          [label="Is the screen broken or is there any other\ndamage that affects the usability of this system?", shape="box"]
  poweron      [label="Does it power on?", fontsize="11"]
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  oldspecs        [label="Is the system a Pentium II or earlier?", shape="box"]
  screeny      [label="Working screen?", fontsize="11"]
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  powersupply    [label="Check the power ratings on the bottom\nof the system (sometimes underneath the battery)\nand look for a compatible adapter on the shelves.\n", shape="box", color="blue"]
  handwavy      [label="Consult Troubleshooting Guide \n Or Ask an Instructor.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  postbios        [label="Does the system POST?\nCan you get into BIOS?", shape="box"]
  posty        [label="Does it post?", fontsize="11"]
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  postfaq        [label="Consult the POST Troubleshooting Guide...\nDoes the system POST?", shape="box", color="blue"]
  procclass    [label="Can you find\n the Processor Info?\n (try entering BIOS)" fontsize="11"]
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  specs          [label="Do the specs fit within our Builds?\n(Consult the whiteboard, or an Instructor)", shape="box"]
  enoughproc    [label="Pentium II 266MHz\n or better?", fontsize="11"]
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  keeper          [label="IT'S A KEEPER!\nGrab a Keeper label and fill out\nthe Evaluation Checklist)", shape="doubleoctagon", color="green"]
  seven        [label="Is the Processor speed\n less than 800MHz?", fontsize="11"]
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  asis            [label="WE DON'T WANT IT...\nBUT MAYBE SOMEBODY DOES!\nFollow the As-Is Laptop checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/As-Is_Checklist", color="brown"]
  asis          [label="Refer to AS-IS Notes", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  parts          [label="MAKE IT A PARTS MACHINE!\nFollow the Laptop Parts Machine Checklist", shape="doubleoctagon", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Parts_Machine", color="yellow"]
  memtest       [label="Run 2 passes of Memtest", fontsize="11"]
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  recycle        [label="DISPOSE OF IT!\nFollow the Laptop Recycling checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Recycling", color="red"]
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  incoming      [label="Put in Laptop Recycle Bin",fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold"]
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  instructor      [label="Once the label is COMPLETELY filled\nout, hand it to your Instructor!", shape="box", color="blue"]
 
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  recyclecart    [label="Double check to see whether the for an\n'Uncovered Electronic Device' or 'FG-PDX' sticker\nand have your Instructor sign off on it!", shape="box", color="blue"],
  
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  removehdd -> removecd
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  removecd -> usb
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  usb -> damage          [label="Y", color="green"]
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  usb -> recycle          [label="N", color="red"]
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  damage -> oldspecs      [label="N", color="green"]
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  specs -> keeper        [label="Y", color="green"]
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  specs -> asis          [label="Y", color="brown"]
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  specs -> recycle        [label="N", color="red"] 
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  shiny -> recycle        [label="N", color="red"]
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  shiny -> parts          [label="Y", color="yellow"]
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  oldspecs -> recycle    [label="Y", color="red"]
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  oldspecs -> powersupply
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  powersupply -> postbios
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  postbios -> postfaq    [label="N", color="red"]
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  postfaq -> specs        [label="Y", color="green"]
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  harddrive -> memtest
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  asis -> storebox
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  parts -> instructor
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  recycle -> recyclecart
  
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  usb        -> apples  [label="YES"]
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   { rank=same; parts recycle keeper asis }
  usb         -> recycle [label="NO"]
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  apples      -> macpile [label="YES"]
 
  apples      -> hddrem [label="NO"]
 
  hddrem      -> powerable
 
  powerable  -> poweron [label="YES"]
 
  powerable   -> getpower [label="NO"]
 
  getpower    -> poweron
 
  poweron    -> screeny [label="YES"]
 
  screeny    -> posty [label="YES"]
 
  screeny    -> handwavy [label="NO"]
 
  poweron    -> handwavy [label="NO"]
 
  posty      -> procclass [label="YES"] 
 
  posty      -> handwavy [label="NO"]
 
  procclass  -> enoughproc [label="YES"]
 
  procclass  -> whatzit [label="NO"]
 
  whatzit    -> enoughproc
 
  enoughproc  -> seven [label="YES"]
 
  enoughproc  -> recycle [label="NO"]
 
  seven      -> asis [label="YES"]
 
  seven      -> memtest[label="NO"]
 
  memtest    -> record
 
  record      -> keeper
 
  recycle    -> incoming
 
 
 
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== As-Is Notes ==
 
''These laptops are sold inexpensively in the Thrift Store with no guarantee other than they post''
 
* Remove the Hard Drive
 
* Memory limit = 256MB (although 128MB is better)
 
* Cover all slots and bays
 
* Include appropriate power supply
 
* Check in with Instructor
 
*266 - 400 mhz = bulk
 
*450 - 799 mhz = as-is for store
 
 
 
== What to Write on Keeper Labels ==
 
* Make
 
* Model
 
* Processor Type & Speed
 
* In the Notes section:
 
:* which key to enter BIOS?
 
:* which type of RAM?
 
:* hard to find locations of parts (i.e. hard drive behind battery?)
 
:* anything the laptop builder or eventual owner would need/like to know
 
 
 
== 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 ebmulti floppies, ubuntu (or other debian based) live cds, and our netboot server.
 
[[Category:Laptops]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:23, 17 September 2013



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