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=iMac Build Procedure=
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=Desktop Build Procedure=
 
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| Check for blown capacitors ||
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Visually inspect motherboard capacitors for bulges/leaks. If you find one, check with your instructor.
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| Remove bottom cover ||
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| Make sure that covers are available for open bays ||
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# Flip iMac over on a soft mat
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If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements
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# Remove 4 screws (#2 Phillips):
 
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#* 2 near hinged front lifter
 
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#* @ underneath oval grill (which can be gently pried open with a standard [flathead] screwdriver), the 2 outermost screws
 
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# Gently lift rear of cover; if there is resistance from the front, gently but firmly strike front of cover with heel of hand to release the latches
 
 
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| Remove metal mesh cover plate ||
 
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Use a magnetized #2 Phillips screwdriver, otherwise you run the risk of dropping a screw into the interior of the iMac
 
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* Remove the 6 #2 Phillips screws holding the plate:
 
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** 4 around the outer edge
 
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** 2 on top
 
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| Install battery ||
 
| Install battery ||
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| Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord ||
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| Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, and power cord ||
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* Leave iMac upside down
 
 
* Do NOT attach network cable
 
* Do NOT attach network cable
 
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Use command:
 
Use command:
 
* '''''shutdown -h now'''''
 
* '''''shutdown -h now'''''
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Cd will eject automatically
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CD will eject automatically
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| Install and configure Ubuntu ||
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See Desktop Software Procedure
 
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| Disconnect power cord, keyboard cable || ||
 
 
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| Replace bottom covers ||
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| Clean outside cover ||
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Replace metal mesh cover plate; remember to use magnetized screwdriver
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Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well
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* Replace bottom cover
 
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* Seat front first
 
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* Make sure cover is seated flush all around
 
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* After 4 screws a reinstalled, flip iMac right side up
 
 
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| Reconnect power cord, keyboard cable, network cable || ||
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| Fill out and attach store tag ||
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* Box type is '''Macbox'''
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* Processor is [processor type]/[speed]
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* Hard Drive is known from installation
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* Memory is known from installation
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* NIC is '''O/B'''
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* Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in
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* Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info
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* Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of CD or DVD was found by Finnix check
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* Write in
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** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem
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** jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic
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| Bundle system with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord || ||
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| Take it to store || ||
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=Desktop Software Procedure=
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{| fontname="Helvetica" fontsize="12" border="1"
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|-
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|width="40%" align="center"|Steps
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|width="53%" align="center"|Notes/Detailed Instructions
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|width="7%"  align="center"|Done
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| Install Ubuntu ||
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# Attach network cable
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# Push power button; immediately press keys '''Option+Apple+o+f''' at the same time
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# When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type:
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#* '''boot enet:0,yaboot'''
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# At '''''boot:''''' prompt, press Enter; eventually the install screen will appear
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# When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with '''macbox'''
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# When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically
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| Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen ||
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# In a terminal, edit the file ''/etc/usplash.conf'' as root
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#* ''sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf''
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# Change the xres value to 1024
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# Change the yres value to 768
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# Save and close the file
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#* '''Ctrl+o''', then '''Ctrl+x'''
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# Update the startup files with the changed resolution values with the command
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#* '''''sudo update-initramfs -u'''''
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#* The command takes a couple of of minutes to complete
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| Install extra apps, as necessary ||
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* Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
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* Select package '''gnome-ppp'''
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* If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b'''
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| Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar ||
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* Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar
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* Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar
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| Test/detect modem ||
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* Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar
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* In the Gnome-PPP window, select '''Setup''', then select '''Detect'''
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* Device should change to /dev/ttyS0; speed should change to 230400
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| Configure/test sound control ||
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# Open sound preferences
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#* Place cursor on sound icon in top menu bar
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#* Press F12 key
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#* Select Preferences
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# In the Preferences window upper drop-down menu, make sure the '''''Alsa mixer''''' item is selected
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# In the lower combo-box menu, select '''''PC speaker'''''
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# In the oem home directory, open the Examples sub-directory
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# Select the 'Ubuntu experience.ogg' file
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# When the video starts, verify that the sound slider (click sound icon) varies the volume.
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|-
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| Test CD data and sound ||
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# Insert, play, and eject a music CD
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# Insert data CD, inspect directory contents
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# If machine has a DVD drive, insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents
 +
# If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use '''k3b''' to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project.
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=iMac Build Procedure=
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|-
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| Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord ||
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* Do NOT attach network cable
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|-
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| Power on, boot Finnix CD ||
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# Press power button
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# Immediately insert Finnix CD
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# At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display (upside down it's lower right)
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# at '''boot:''' prompt, hit '''Enter'''
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| Record configuration ||
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CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type:
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* Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size
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* HD size is known from installation
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* Command to list the video controller
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** '''''lspci'''''
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* Command to show CD/DVD model name:
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** '''''cat /proc/ide/hdb/model'''''
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| Set HW date/time to UTC ||
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# Set system clock with command
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#* '''''date -u MMDDhhmmYYYY
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#* '''MM''' month, '''DD''' day, '''hh''' hour, '''mm''' minute, '''YYYY''' year
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#* hour and minute are GMT(UTC) time in 24-hour clock format; GMT time is locak (Pacific) time plus 7 hours (summer, PDT) or 8 hours (winter, PST)
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# Set CMOS clock from system clock
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#* '''''clock -uw'''''
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| Power down ||
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Use command:
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* '''''shutdown -h now'''''
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CD will eject automatically
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| Install and configure Ubuntu ||
 
| Install and configure Ubuntu ||

Revision as of 12:43, 8 August 2008

Desktop Build Procedure

Check for blown capacitors

Visually inspect motherboard capacitors for bulges/leaks. If you find one, check with your instructor.

Make sure that covers are available for open bays

If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements

Install battery

Pay attention to correct position; look for '+' by battery holder

Install hard drive

Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate size

Install RAM

Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate amount

Clean/dust inside

If necessary

Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, and power cord
  • Do NOT attach network cable
Power on, boot Finnix CD
  1. Press power button
  2. Immediately insert Finnix CD
  3. At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display (upside down it's lower right)
  4. at boot: prompt, hit Enter
Record configuration

CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type:

  • Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size
  • HD size is known from installation
  • Command to list the video controller
    • lspci
  • Command to show CD/DVD model name:
    • cat /proc/ide/hdb/model
Set HW date/time to UTC
  1. Set system clock with command
    • date -u MMDDhhmmYYYY
    • MM month, DD day, hh hour, mm minute, YYYY year
    • hour and minute are GMT(UTC) time in 24-hour clock format; GMT time is locak (Pacific) time plus 7 hours (summer, PDT) or 8 hours (winter, PST)
  2. Set CMOS clock from system clock
    • clock -uw
Power down

Use command:

  • shutdown -h now

CD will eject automatically

Install and configure Ubuntu

See Desktop Software Procedure

Clean outside cover

Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well

Fill out and attach store tag
  • Box type is Macbox
  • Processor is [processor type]/[speed]
  • Hard Drive is known from installation
  • Memory is known from installation
  • NIC is O/B
  • Modem is O/B, but it must be written in
  • Video is O/B, and write in appropriate info
  • Features are Keyboard, Mouse, and whatever kind of CD or DVD was found by Finnix check
  • Write in
    • ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem
    • jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic
Bundle system with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord
Take it to store

Desktop Software Procedure

Steps Notes/Detailed Instructions Done
Install Ubuntu
  1. Attach network cable
  2. Push power button; immediately press keys Option+Apple+o+f at the same time
  3. When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type:
    • boot enet:0,yaboot
  4. At boot: prompt, press Enter; eventually the install screen will appear
  5. When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with macbox
  6. When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically
Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen
  1. In a terminal, edit the file /etc/usplash.conf as root
    • sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf
  2. Change the xres value to 1024
  3. Change the yres value to 768
  4. Save and close the file
    • Ctrl+o, then Ctrl+x
  5. Update the startup files with the changed resolution values with the command
    • sudo update-initramfs -u
    • The command takes a couple of of minutes to complete
Install extra apps, as necessary
  • Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
  • Select package gnome-ppp
  • If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package k3b
Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar
  • Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar
  • Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar
Test/detect modem
  • Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar
  • In the Gnome-PPP window, select Setup, then select Detect
  • Device should change to /dev/ttyS0; speed should change to 230400
Configure/test sound control
  1. Open sound preferences
    • Place cursor on sound icon in top menu bar
    • Press F12 key
    • Select Preferences
  2. In the Preferences window upper drop-down menu, make sure the Alsa mixer item is selected
  3. In the lower combo-box menu, select PC speaker
  4. In the oem home directory, open the Examples sub-directory
  5. Select the 'Ubuntu experience.ogg' file
  6. When the video starts, verify that the sound slider (click sound icon) varies the volume.
Test CD data and sound
  1. Insert, play, and eject a music CD
  2. Insert data CD, inspect directory contents
  3. If machine has a DVD drive, insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents
  4. If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use k3b to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project.

iMac Build Procedure

Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord
  • Do NOT attach network cable
Power on, boot Finnix CD
  1. Press power button
  2. Immediately insert Finnix CD
  3. At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display (upside down it's lower right)
  4. at boot: prompt, hit Enter
Record configuration

CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type:

  • Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size
  • HD size is known from installation
  • Command to list the video controller
    • lspci
  • Command to show CD/DVD model name:
    • cat /proc/ide/hdb/model
Set HW date/time to UTC
  1. Set system clock with command
    • date -u MMDDhhmmYYYY
    • MM month, DD day, hh hour, mm minute, YYYY year
    • hour and minute are GMT(UTC) time in 24-hour clock format; GMT time is locak (Pacific) time plus 7 hours (summer, PDT) or 8 hours (winter, PST)
  2. Set CMOS clock from system clock
    • clock -uw
Power down

Use command:

  • shutdown -h now

CD will eject automatically

Install and configure Ubuntu

See iMac Software Procedure

Clean outside cover

Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well

Fill out and attach store tag
  • Box type is Macbox
  • Processor is PowerPC G3/[speed]
  • Hard Drive is known from installation
  • Memory is known from installation
  • NIC is O/B
  • Modem is O/B, but it must be written in
  • Video is O/B, and write in appropriate info
  • Features are Keyboard, Mouse, and whatever kind of CD or DVD was found by Finnix check
  • Write in
    • ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem
    • jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic
Bundle iMac with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord
Take it to store

iMac Software Procedure

Steps Notes/Detailed Instructions Done
Install Ubuntu
  1. Attach network cable
  2. Push power button; immediately press keys Option+Apple+o+f at the same time
  3. When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type:
    • boot enet:0,yaboot
  4. At boot: prompt, press Enter; eventually the install screen will appear
  5. When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with macbox
  6. When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically
For 500 MHz and faster iMacs, correct X startup problems, if necessary
  • Symptom is that mouse and keyboard appear to do nothing
  • See iMac Flower Power Video Fix in the Software Fixes document
Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen
  1. In a terminal, edit the file /etc/usplash.conf as root
    • sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf
  2. Change the xres value to 1024
  3. Change the yres value to 768
  4. Save and close the file
    • Ctrl+o, then Ctrl+x
  5. Update the startup files with the changed resolution values with the command
    • sudo update-initramfs -u
    • The command takes a couple of of minutes to complete
Install extra apps, as necessary
  • Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
  • Select package gnome-ppp
  • If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package k3b
Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar
  • Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar
  • Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar
Test/detect modem
  • Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar
  • In the Gnome-PPP window, select Setup, then select Detect
  • Device should change to /dev/ttyS0; speed should change to 230400
Configure/test sound control
  1. Open sound preferences
    • Place cursor on sound icon in top menu bar
    • Press F12 key
    • Select Preferences
  2. In the Preferences window upper drop-down menu, make sure the Alsa mixer item is selected
  3. In the lower combo-box menu, select PC speaker
  4. In the oem home directory, open the Examples sub-directory
  5. Select the 'Ubuntu experience.ogg' file
  6. When the video starts, verify that the sound slider (click sound icon) varies the volume.
Test CD data and sound
  1. Insert, play, and eject a music CD
  2. Insert data CD, inspect directory contents
  3. If machine has a DVD drive, insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents
  4. If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use k3b to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project.
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