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==The Program== | ==The Program== | ||
| − | MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different. The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple. | + | MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different. The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple. While experience with a Macintosh system isn't necessary, it is helpful. Additionally, experience in Free Geek's Laptop Build is beneficial for volunteers who have never taken apart a laptop before. Macbuild is very hands-on and you will be required to take apart full systems. |
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==Areas== | ==Areas== | ||
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* Mac Laptops - Learn to refurbish and repair MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. We only build out Intel based systems, and either recycle or "as-is" G4 or lower systems | * Mac Laptops - Learn to refurbish and repair MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. We only build out Intel based systems, and either recycle or "as-is" G4 or lower systems | ||
* iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems. | * iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems. | ||
* Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants. | * Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants. | ||
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==Build Process== | ==Build Process== | ||
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_Recycle_Checklist Mac Recycle Checklist] | * [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_Recycle_Checklist Mac Recycle Checklist] | ||
* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_As-is_Checklist Mac As-Is Checklist] | * [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_As-is_Checklist Mac As-Is Checklist] | ||
| + | * [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_Build_Checklist Mac Build Checklist] | ||
* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Category:Macintosh_Archive Mac Build Archive]: For Linux installing, Power PC builds, and miscellaneous old building checklists | * [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Category:Macintosh_Archive Mac Build Archive]: For Linux installing, Power PC builds, and miscellaneous old building checklists | ||
==Helpful Links== | ==Helpful Links== | ||
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* [http://www.everymac.com/systems/index.html EveryMac.com] | * [http://www.everymac.com/systems/index.html EveryMac.com] | ||
* [http://lowendmac.com/profiles.htm LowEndMac.com] | * [http://lowendmac.com/profiles.htm LowEndMac.com] | ||
| − | * [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ www.ifixit.com | + | * [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ www.ifixit.com] We use this site throughout Macbuild. It's an invaluable resource to us. |
| − | + | ===OpenFirmware Links=== | |
* [http://www.netneurotic.de/mac/openfirmware.html OF info at www.netneurotic.de] | * [http://www.netneurotic.de/mac/openfirmware.html OF info at www.netneurotic.de] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Firmware OF at Wikipedia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Firmware OF at Wikipedia] | ||
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* [http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn/tn1167.html NewWorld Rom TN1167 (Open Firmware)] (often slow) | * [http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn/tn1167.html NewWorld Rom TN1167 (Open Firmware)] (often slow) | ||
* [http://developer.apple.com/referencelibrary/HardwareDrivers/idxOpenFirmware-date.html Reference Library at Apple Developer Connection] | * [http://developer.apple.com/referencelibrary/HardwareDrivers/idxOpenFirmware-date.html Reference Library at Apple Developer Connection] | ||
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[[Category:Macintosh]] | [[Category:Macintosh]] | ||
[[Category:Programs]] | [[Category:Programs]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 23 February 2014
The Program
MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different. The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple. While experience with a Macintosh system isn't necessary, it is helpful. Additionally, experience in Free Geek's Laptop Build is beneficial for volunteers who have never taken apart a laptop before. Macbuild is very hands-on and you will be required to take apart full systems.
Areas
- Mac Laptops - Learn to refurbish and repair MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. We only build out Intel based systems, and either recycle or "as-is" G4 or lower systems
- iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems.
- Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants.
Build Process
IN PROGRESS
- MacBuild Specs Specifications for systems
- Mac Recycle Checklist
- Mac As-Is Checklist
- Mac Build Checklist
- Mac Build Archive: For Linux installing, Power PC builds, and miscellaneous old building checklists
Helpful Links
Mac Info Links
- EveryMac.com
- LowEndMac.com
- www.ifixit.com We use this site throughout Macbuild. It's an invaluable resource to us.