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(New page: ==How to test a DVD Burner== * grab a DVD/RW drive * set the jumper in the master position * plug the DVD/RW into the machine. Remember both the power and the ribbon cable. * boot the com...)
 
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* plug the DVD/RW into the machine. Remember both the power and the ribbon cable.
 
* plug the DVD/RW into the machine. Remember both the power and the ribbon cable.
 
* boot the computer into Ubuntu
 
* boot the computer into Ubuntu
* grab a blank dvd/rw disk (if there are none, ask Jared)
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* grab a blank dvd/rw disk
 
** first simulate
 
** first simulate
 
** Second write some files to the disk, and make sure the program verifies
 
** Second write some files to the disk, and make sure the program verifies
 
* Make a Sticker for the drive. the sticker should say its a "DVD/RW", its speed "**X" and "OK"
 
* Make a Sticker for the drive. the sticker should say its a "DVD/RW", its speed "**X" and "OK"
 
[[Category:Hardware Testing]]
 
[[Category:Howto]]
 
[[Category:Advanced Testing]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:56, 16 February 2010

How to test a DVD Burner

  • grab a DVD/RW drive
  • set the jumper in the master position
  • plug the DVD/RW into the machine. Remember both the power and the ribbon cable.
  • boot the computer into Ubuntu
  • grab a blank dvd/rw disk
    • first simulate
    • Second write some files to the disk, and make sure the program verifies
  • Make a Sticker for the drive. the sticker should say its a "DVD/RW", its speed "**X" and "OK"