Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation"
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color="black"] | color="black"] | ||
| − | poweruf [label="For the laptop you are evaluating, retrieve a power supply from shelf matching output \n volts and amps to the input volts and amps specs on the laptop.", fontsize=" | + | poweruf [label="For the laptop you are evaluating, retrieve a power supply from shelf matching output \n volts and amps to the input volts and amps specs on the laptop.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="black"] |
hddrem [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE by inserting a small diameter screwdriver into \n the caddy release hole. IF THERE IS MEDIA IN IT, REMOVE IT from the caddy \n and put it in the recycle bin.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="black"] | hddrem [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE by inserting a small diameter screwdriver into \n the caddy release hole. IF THERE IS MEDIA IN IT, REMOVE IT from the caddy \n and put it in the recycle bin.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="black"] | ||
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poweron1 [label="Does it power on, \n have a working display, and \n complete the Power On Self Test, and boot to bios?", fontsize="11", shape="", style="bold", color="red"] | poweron1 [label="Does it power on, \n have a working display, and \n complete the Power On Self Test, and boot to bios?", fontsize="11", shape="", style="bold", color="red"] | ||
| − | handwavy [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on wiki | + | handwavy [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on wiki FAQ \n Or ask the instructor for guidance.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] |
keeper [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on WIKI.", fontcolor="darkviolet", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | keeper [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on WIKI.", fontcolor="darkviolet", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ||
| − | defect [label="Research specs consistent with the \n manufacturer and model number." fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="red"] | + | defect [label="Research specs consistent with the \n manufacturer and model number.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="red"] |
enoughproc [label="Does it fit into one of the Laptop Specs?", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Specs",fontcolor="darkviolet", shape="box"]fontsize="11", style="bold", color="red"] | enoughproc [label="Does it fit into one of the Laptop Specs?", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Specs",fontcolor="darkviolet", shape="box"]fontsize="11", style="bold", color="red"] | ||
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incoming [label="Yikes! RECYCLE THAT LAPTOP! Verify and \n affix hard drive removed sticker", fontsize="11", fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="red"] | incoming [label="Yikes! RECYCLE THAT LAPTOP! Verify and \n affix hard drive removed sticker", fontsize="11", fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="red"] | ||
| − | whatzit [label="Run Memtest | + | whatzit [label="Run Memtest. See Memtest Notes", fontsize="12", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] |
keeper [label="YIPPEE! ITS A KEEPER! \n FG-PDX machines must be granted." fontsize="11", fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] | keeper [label="YIPPEE! ITS A KEEPER! \n FG-PDX machines must be granted." fontsize="11", fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] | ||
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chkit [label="Ask your instructor to verify that \n your decision to recycle is correct." fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | chkit [label="Ask your instructor to verify that \n your decision to recycle is correct." fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ||
| − | rcycle [label="RECYCLE Procedures.", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php?title=Laptop§ion= | + | rcycle [label="RECYCLE Procedures.", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php?title=Laptop§ion=4",fontsize="12", fontcolor="darkviolet", shape="box", style="bold", color="red"] |
prts [label="Place a small label on the left side of the laptop \n with the name and model number for \n ease of identification in storage.",fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] | prts [label="Place a small label on the left side of the laptop \n with the name and model number for \n ease of identification in storage.",fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] | ||
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== Memtest Notes == | == Memtest Notes == | ||
''Memtest is a useful tool found on many boot disks. Besides testing memory, it provides us a quick way to find processor and memory info.'' | ''Memtest is a useful tool found on many boot disks. Besides testing memory, it provides us a quick way to find processor and memory info.'' | ||
| − | Memtest is available on | + | Memtest is available on Ubuntu (or other debian based) live cds and our netboot server. The Memtest program is a boot option on the hard drive. |
[[Category:Laptops]] | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 2 February 2010
Laptop Evaluation
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The laptop evaluation is primarily a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable laptops and parts.
Memtest Notes
Memtest is a useful tool found on many boot disks. Besides testing memory, it provides us a quick way to find processor and memory info. Memtest is available on Ubuntu (or other debian based) live cds and our netboot server. The Memtest program is a boot option on the hard drive.