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=Desktops=
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* Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has
 
* Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has
 
* Write in
 
* Write in
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** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem
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** ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
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** jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic
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** jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. Headphones, Speaker, Mic )
 
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| Install extra apps, as necessary ||
 
| Install extra apps, as necessary ||
 
* Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
 
* Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
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* Select package '''gnome-ppp'''
 
 
* If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b'''
 
* 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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| Test USB/FireWire ports ||
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* Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar
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USB:
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* Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar
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* Plug in a USB mouse
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* See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
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* Repeat with all USB ports
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| Test/detect modem ||
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FireWire:
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* Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar
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* Plug in an external FireWire drive
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* In the Gnome-PPP window, select '''Setup''', then select '''Detect'''
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* Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
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* Device should change to /dev/ttyS0; speed should change to 230400
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* See if it mounts on the desktop
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* Repeat with all FireWire ports
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If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled
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| Configure/test sound control ||
 
| Configure/test sound control ||
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=iMac Build Procedure=
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==iMac Build Procedure==
 
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| Attach keyboard/mouse, network cable, and power cord ||
 
| Attach keyboard/mouse, network cable, and power cord ||
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* Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has
 
* Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has
 
* Write in
 
* Write in
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** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem
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** ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
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** jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic
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** jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. Headphones, Speaker, Mic )
 
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=iMac Software Procedure=
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==iMac Software Procedure==
 
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| Install extra apps, as necessary ||
 
| Install extra apps, as necessary ||
 
* Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
 
* Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager
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* Select package '''gnome-ppp'''
 
 
* If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b'''
 
* If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b'''
 
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|-
 
|-
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| Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar ||
+
| Test USB/FireWire ports ||
−
* Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar
+
USB:
−
* Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar
+
* Plug in a USB mouse
 +
* See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
 +
* Repeat with all USB ports
 +
FireWire:
 +
* Plug in an external FireWire drive
 +
* Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
 +
* See if it mounts on the desktop
 +
* Repeat with all FireWire ports
 +
If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled
 +
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|-
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| Configure/test sound control ||
 +
# Open sound preferences
 +
#* Place cursor on sound icon in top menu bar
 +
#* Press F12 key
 +
#* Select Preferences
 +
# In the Preferences window upper drop-down menu, make sure the '''''Alsa mixer''''' item is selected
 +
# In the lower combo-box menu, select '''''PC speaker'''''
 +
# In the oem home directory, open the Examples sub-directory
 +
# Select the 'Ubuntu experience.ogg' file
 +
# When the video starts, verify that the sound slider (click sound icon) varies the volume.
 +
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 +
|-
 +
| Test CD data and sound ||
 +
# Insert, play, and eject a music CD
 +
# Insert data CD, inspect directory contents
 +
# 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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|}
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=Laptops=
 +
==Laptop Build Procedure==
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{| fontname="Helvetica" fontsize="12" border="1"
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|-
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|width="40%" align="center"|Steps
 +
|width="53%" align="center"|Notes/Detailed Instructions
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|width="7%"  align="center"|Done
 +
|-
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| Make sure that covers are available for open bays ||
 +
If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements
 +
||
 +
|-
 +
| Install hard drive ||
 +
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate size
 +
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|-
 +
| Install RAM ||
 +
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate amount
 
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|-
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| Test/detect modem ||
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| Clean/dust inside ||
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* Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar
+
If necessary
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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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|-
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| Attach network cable and power cord ||
 +
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|-
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| Install and configure Ubuntu ||
 +
See Laptop Software Procedure
 +
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|-
 +
| Clean outside cover ||
 +
Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well
 +
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|-
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| 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 whatever kind of optical drive it has and battery life
 +
* Write in
 +
** ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
 +
** jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. Headphones, Speaker, Mic )
 +
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|-
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| Bundle system with power supply || ||
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|-
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| Take it to store || ||
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|}
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==Laptop 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
 +
|width="53%" align="center"|Notes/Detailed Instructions
 +
|width="7%"  align="center"|Done
 +
|-
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| Install Ubuntu ||
 +
# Attach network cable
 +
# Push power button; immediately press keys '''Option+Apple+o+f''' at the same time
 +
# When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type:
 +
#* '''boot enet:0,yaboot'''
 +
# At '''''boot:''''' prompt, press Enter; eventually the install screen will appear
 +
# When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with '''macbox'''
 +
# When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically
 +
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|-
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| Set HW date/time to UTC ||
 +
# In a terminal, 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)
 +
# Set CMOS clock from system clock
 +
#* '''''clock -uw'''''
 +
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|-
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| Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen ||
 +
# In a terminal, edit the file ''/etc/usplash.conf'' as root
 +
#* ''sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf''
 +
# Change the xres value to 1024
 +
# Change the yres value to 768
 +
# Save and close the file
 +
#* '''Ctrl+o''', then '''Ctrl+x'''
 +
# 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
 +
* If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b'''
 +
||
 +
|-
 +
| Test USB/FireWire ports ||
 +
USB:
 +
* Plug in a USB mouse
 +
* See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
 +
* Repeat with all USB ports
 +
FireWire:
 +
* Plug in an external FireWire drive
 +
* Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
 +
* See if it mounts on the desktop
 +
* Repeat with all FireWire ports
 +
If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled
 +
||
 +
|-
 +
| Test PCMCIA slot ||
 +
If avaliable
 +
* Plug in a PCMCIA wireless card
 +
* See if it lights up
 +
* Repeat with all PCMCIA slots
 +
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|-
 
| Configure/test sound control ||
 
| Configure/test sound control ||
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# If machine has a DVD drive, insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents
 
# 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.
 
# 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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|-
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| Test battery life ||
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Follow the testing procedure listed in [[MacBuild Battery Test]]
 
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Revision as of 11:43, 10 October 2008

Desktops

Desktop Build Procedure

Steps Notes/Detailed Instructions Done
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, network cable, and power cord
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 optical drive it has
  • Write in
    • ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
    • jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 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
Set HW date/time to UTC
  1. In a terminal, 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
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
  • If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package k3b
Test USB/FireWire ports

USB:

  • Plug in a USB mouse
  • See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
  • Repeat with all USB ports

FireWire:

  • Plug in an external FireWire drive
  • Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
  • See if it mounts on the desktop
  • Repeat with all FireWire ports

If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled

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

Steps Notes/Detailed Instructions Done
Attach keyboard/mouse, network cable, and power cord
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 optical drive it has
  • Write in
    • ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
    • jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 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
Set HW date/time to UTC
  1. In a terminal, 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
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
  • If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package k3b
Test USB/FireWire ports

USB:

  • Plug in a USB mouse
  • See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
  • Repeat with all USB ports

FireWire:

  • Plug in an external FireWire drive
  • Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
  • See if it mounts on the desktop
  • Repeat with all FireWire ports

If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled

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.

Laptops

Laptop Build Procedure

Steps Notes/Detailed Instructions Done
Make sure that covers are available for open bays

If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements

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 network cable and power cord
Install and configure Ubuntu

See Laptop 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 whatever kind of optical drive it has and battery life
  • Write in
    • ports: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem)
    • jacks: Whatever the laptop has (e.g. Headphones, Speaker, Mic )
Bundle system with power supply
Take it to store

Laptop 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
Set HW date/time to UTC
  1. In a terminal, 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
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
  • If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package k3b
Test USB/FireWire ports

USB:

  • Plug in a USB mouse
  • See that the cursor moves and can interact with things
  • Repeat with all USB ports

FireWire:

  • Plug in an external FireWire drive
  • Insert a data CD in FireWire drive
  • See if it mounts on the desktop
  • Repeat with all FireWire ports

If all ports of one of these types don't work, the machine should be recycled

Test PCMCIA slot

If avaliable

  • Plug in a PCMCIA wireless card
  • See if it lights up
  • Repeat with all PCMCIA slots
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.
Test battery life

Follow the testing procedure listed in MacBuild Battery Test

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