Difference between revisions of "Laptop Build Checklist"
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|Test the battery || | |Test the battery || | ||
− | '''Step 1.''' Make sure battery is fully charged: | + | '''Step 1.''' |
− | + | Make sure battery is fully charged: | |
− | + | * Battery icon missing indicates full charge. | |
− | + | * Charge hasn't increased since the Check Battery step. | |
− | + | If either condition is met, move to Step 2. | |
− | '''Step 2.''' Put a music CD in the optical drive to put a power draw on the laptop: | + | If neither condition is met, move to Step 3 |
+ | '''Step 2.''' | ||
+ | * Put a music CD in the optical drive to put a power draw on the laptop: | ||
* Select "Repeat" | * Select "Repeat" | ||
* Start playing the CD | * Start playing the CD | ||
* Open a terminal and run ''bat_check''. | * Open a terminal and run ''bat_check''. | ||
* Disconnect the power supply and place the laptop on the waiting rack. If it shuts down when unplugged, the battery is bad. Note that on the Keeper label and mark Build as complete. If not, mark on the Keeper label that build is complete, the Charging check has been completed and that you've started Bat Check. If you want to see for how many minutes bat check has run, open up another terminal and type ''watch wc bat_time''. [[Laptop Power %26 Batteries]] can provide additional troubleshooting information. | * Disconnect the power supply and place the laptop on the waiting rack. If it shuts down when unplugged, the battery is bad. Note that on the Keeper label and mark Build as complete. If not, mark on the Keeper label that build is complete, the Charging check has been completed and that you've started Bat Check. If you want to see for how many minutes bat check has run, open up another terminal and type ''watch wc bat_time''. [[Laptop Power %26 Batteries]] can provide additional troubleshooting information. | ||
− | '''Step 3.'''If the charge is not complete: | + | '''Step 3.''' |
+ | If the charge is not complete: | ||
* Mark the keeper label Build started and completed | * Mark the keeper label Build started and completed | ||
* Make sure the keeper label Charging started box is checked. | * Make sure the keeper label Charging started box is checked. | ||
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* Leave a note indicating charging is in progress. | * Leave a note indicating charging is in progress. | ||
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− | || Clean up and check in with Build Instructor. || | + | || Clean up and check in with Build Instructor. || He will direct you to your next task. |
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+ | || Multitasking || Periodically check the waiting rack and see if Charging has completed on your prior build. If yes, mark the Keeper label Charging done, mark Bat Test as started, initiated Step 2. above, remove charging note. | ||
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[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] |
Revision as of 11:38, 25 February 2010
The evaluation should have been completed to reach Build. Work through each step as well as you can, and ask if you have questions. Try and learn the reason for each of the steps. This knowledge will come in handy later on when, inevitably, things aren't going as smoothly. Your instructor will be able to answer questions and check your work. Never overlook the help that the builder to your right or left might be able to lend. You can also find information on the Free Geek wiki at Laptops. Check with your instructor to find out what type of box to build, then work your way down this checklist.
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