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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. We pride ourselves by standing out from the rest and encourage the exchange of ideas in building these computers. Come on by and think different!
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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.
 
 
Be sure to check out:
 
[[MacBuild Instructor Duties]]
 
  
 
==Areas==
 
==Areas==
The are a few areas available in MacBuild. There is presently no general sequence or progression to the various areas, but new volunteers will generally start by working in MacBuild's Eval are to develop some familiarity with the different types of systems they will be working with.
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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. This area is the most intensive, as we often have to "Frankenstein" two or more laptops together to make one working system. If you are interested in learning about the Macintosh laptops, a good starting place is scheduling some time in the standard PC Laptop Build. That will get you accustom to the smaller scale of laptops prior to moving into the more challenging Macintosh systems.
 
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* '''iMacs''' - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems. These systems often do not require as much tear down and refurbishment as the Macintosh laptops, but they can be tricky to open and access. Reviewing tear-down manuals on [http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac ifixit.com] is a good place to start.
* [[MacBuild Eval]] - learn the basic of working with Apple systems and control the flow of systems into MacBuild
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* '''Mac Pros''' - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants. These are most like a standard PC based desktop, and will be most familiar to volunteers coming straight from build.  That being said, we don't often get these in.
* [[MacBuild Desktop Build]] - assemble and build up various types of built-in CRT/LCD and PowerMac systems
 
* [[MacBuild Laptop Build]] - become a veritable Dr. Frankenstein of Apple laptops as you take two or more dead systems to make one fully-functioning machine
 
* [[MacBuild Vintage Build]] - get hands on experience with the history of the personal computer by working with vintage Macintosh hardware and software
 
  
'''FreeGeek Links'''
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==Build Process==
* [[MacBuild Instructor Duties]]
 
* [[MacBuild Troubleshooting]]
 
* [[MacBuild Intel Checklist]]
 
* [[MacBuild PPC Checklist]]
 
* [[MacBuild Documents]] - Internal labels for Mac processing & triage
 
* [[MacBuild Specs]]
 
* [[MacBuild Battery Test]]
 
* [[Hard drive wiping checklist]]
 
* [[Printme]] - Updates for macland printme
 
* [[Mac Commandline Tools]]
 
* [[Mac Linux Testing]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Linux PPC Testing]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Recycling Guide]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Laptop Troubleshooting Guide]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Desktop Troubleshooting Guide]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Hardware]] -- ''In Progress''
 
  
[[MacBuild en Espanol | En Espanol]]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/MacBuild_Documents MacBuild Documents] For As-Is, Sold for Parts, and Keeper labels
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/MacBuild_Specs MacBuild Specs]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_Recycle_Checklist Mac Recycle Checklist]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_As-is_Checklist Mac As-Is Checklist]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_Build_Checklist Mac Build Checklist]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Mac_QC_Checklist Mac QC Checklist]
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php?title=Mac_Appendix MacBuild Appendix]: For current troubleshooting, lists of porgrams used in testing, which systems can support current Mac OS.
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* [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Category:Macintosh_Archive MacBuild Archive]: For Linux installing, Power PC builds, and miscellaneous old building checklists
  
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==Helpful Links==
  
;Mac Info Links
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* [http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/ ifixit.com] An invaluable resource to us in Mabuild, and a great starting point if you want to learn how to take apart and fix an Apple computer.
 
* [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 for Macs]
 
 
;OpenFirmware Links
 
* [http://www.netneurotic.de/mac/openfirmware.html OF info at www.netneurotic.de]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Firmware  OF at Wikipedia]
 
* [http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn/tn1061.html Apple Technote TN1061 (OF part 1)]
 
* [http://developer.apple.com/technotes/tn/tn1061.html Apple Technote TN1062 (OF part 2)]
 
* [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]
 
 
 
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[[Category:Macintosh]]
 
[[Category:Programs]]
 
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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.

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. This area is the most intensive, as we often have to "Frankenstein" two or more laptops together to make one working system. If you are interested in learning about the Macintosh laptops, a good starting place is scheduling some time in the standard PC Laptop Build. That will get you accustom to the smaller scale of laptops prior to moving into the more challenging Macintosh systems.
  • iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems. These systems often do not require as much tear down and refurbishment as the Macintosh laptops, but they can be tricky to open and access. Reviewing tear-down manuals on ifixit.com is a good place to start.
  • Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants. These are most like a standard PC based desktop, and will be most familiar to volunteers coming straight from build. That being said, we don't often get these in.

Build Process

Helpful Links