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| − | ==Build Guide Extended==
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| − | ===1. Inspect the system===
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| − | ===2. Verify Keeper label information===
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| − | ===3. Install an imaged hard drive===
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| − | ===4. Check optical drive hardware===
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| − | ===5. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
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| − | ===6. BIOS===
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| − | ===6. Configure networking===
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| − | ====Test wired internet connection====
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| − | <code>basiccheck</code> also contains a minimal networking test.<br>
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| − | ☐ Plug in an ethernet cable from the workbench.
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| − | *Watch the desktop task bar, top right corner. You should see a ↑↓ symbol appear.
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| − | ☐ Open a web browser (Xubuntu 12.04 uses Firefox by default) and navigate to a website, such as <code>llama.freegeek.org</code>.<br>
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| − | ☐ The ability to browse to a website via an ethernet connection is a passing test.
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| − | ;Troubleshooting tips
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| − | *Try a different cable. The workbench ethernet cables see a lot of use.
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| − | *Check to see if the up lights are flashing on the LAN port. No lights may indicate a failed port.
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| − | *Open a terminal and run <code>ifconfig</code>. Have your instructor help you interpret the results.
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| − | ;Requirements
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| − | ☐ All laptops given away or sold from Free Geek must have a working wired internet connection. Some laptops may accept an external PCMCIA card if the internal port has failed, consult with your instructor.
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| − | ====Test wireless internet connection====
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| − | ☐ Disconnect the ethernet cable.
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| − | *The ↑↓ symbol should change to a WiFi symbol (a dot with half-circles radiating outward).
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| − | ☐ Click on the wifi symbol to select the FreeGeek network.
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| − | *When the icon is flashing, it is seeking a connection.
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| − | *When the icon is solid, a connection has been established. The number of solid colored bars approximates the strength of the connection.
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| − | *When the icon has a red '''!''' the computer is disconnected from the internet.
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| − | ☐ If all goes well, you should be able to simply browse to a website with Firefox. Pick a different site than you used for the wired networking test, such as <code>http://wiki.freegeek.org</code>. <br>
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| − | ☐ If you arrive at your website successfully, continue to the next build step.
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| − | ;Troubleshooting steps
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| − | Wireless problems can be tricky. However, there are ways we can narrow down what is causing the problem. Follow these troubleshooting steps in order, and ask a fellow builder or instructor for help if you have questions.<br>
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| − | ☐ Click on the WiFi icon, and make sure that the option for '''Enable Wireless''' is checked.<br>
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| − | *If it is greyed out, your connection may be disabled from software, a physical switch or BIOS.<br>
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| − | ☐ Look the laptop chassis up and down for a wireless switch. These can be easy to miss. If you find one, make sure the switch is turned on. <br>
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| − | ☐ Check the keyboard for a key combination to enable/disable wireless. These are often a number key plus the function (Fn) key. <br>
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| − | ☐ Reboot to BIOS. Sometimes there is an option in BIOS to disable/enable a mini-PCI or Wireless device. If so, make sure that you enable it. <br>
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| − | ☐ Boot back to Xubuntu. Open a terminal and run the command <code>lspci |grep -i wireless</code>. We need to confirm that the wireless card is recognized by the operating system. <br>
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| − | *If the card is not recognized, it could be a bad card, or bad PCI slot. Try swapping out the card.<br>
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| − | *If the card is recognized, or you're not sure, ask your instructor. Advanced troubleshooting is likely needed.<br>
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| − | ;Requirements
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| − | ☐ All laptops sold or given away from Free Geek must be able to browse to a website wirelessly. In some cases, installing an external PCMCIA wireless card is ok, check with your instructor.
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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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| − | ;Test 1/8" Audio Jack
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| − | For the first <code>basiccheck</code> test, you were probably testing the internal speakers. Both the 1/8" jack and internal speakers (if present) should be tested.<br>
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| − | ;Tip
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| − | Run the command <code>basiccheck -m</code> if you just want to run a single <code>basiccheck</code> test.
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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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