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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; 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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| − | *Keep track of basic hardware information.
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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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| − | Add any missing information to these fields:<br>
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| − | ☐ CPU type and speed <br>
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| − | ☐ RAM size and type <br>
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| − | ===3. 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. <br>
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| − | ☐ Figure out if you need a SATA or IDE hard drive, and ask your instructor for the drive.<br>
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| − | ☐ Find caddy parts, adapters and screws as needed. <br>
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| − | ===4. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
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| − | {{Template:AC_Adapter}}
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| − | ===5. BIOS===
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| − | ☐ Boot into BIOS.
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| − | ☐ Find the section for setting boot options. Set the following 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 in another part of BIOS.
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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. <br>
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| − | WILL NEED TO BE AN EXTENDED MODULE.
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| − | ===7. Run <code>basiccheck</code>===
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| − | ☐ Open a Terminal window.<br>
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| − | ☐ Type <code>basiccheck</code> and hit enter.<br>
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| − | ☐ Follow the onscreen instructions.<br>
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| − | ===8. Test Optical Drive===
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| − | NEED 12.04 TESTING DONE. This will need to be an extended module.
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| − | ===9. Test USB Ports===
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| − | ===10. Test Input Devices===
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| − | GIVE INSTRUCTIONS FROM NETWORK BOOT?
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| − | ===11. Run <code>printme</code>===
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| − | ☐ Open a Terminal window.<br>
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| − | ☐ Type <code>printme</code> and follow the onscreen instructions.<br>
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| − | ☐ Make sure to have your instructor sign off on the digital copy of your work.<br>
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| − | ☐ Print a copy of the Printme to the desktop '''12.04 check'''
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| − | INSTRUCTIONS: example page like the keeper label example, with screenshot
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| − | ===12. Next steps===
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| − | ☐ Review the Keeper label:
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| − | *If battery or memory testing has not been done yet, start needed tests on the testing station. Instructions are in THE APPENDIX LINK RIGHT HERE.
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| − | *If there are still repairs or parts needed, check with your instructor.
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| − | [[Category: Laptops]]
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