Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation"
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| − | poweruf [label="For the laptop you are evaluating, retrieve a power supply from shelf | + | poweruf [label="For the laptop you are evaluating, retrieve a power supply from shelf \n matching outputvolts 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"] | ||
| − | sort [label=" REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE and put it in the incoming HDD bin. Tape associated drive caddy | + | sort [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE and put it in the incoming HDD bin. Tape associated \n drive caddy parts together for ease of reinstalling new drive. If it's an Apple \n product the instructor will direct you in what to do with it." fontsize="11",shape="box", style="bold", color="black"] |
busted [label="Is the display cracked, power connection broken, or \n other defect present rendering the laptop unusable?", fontsize="11", style="bold", color="red"] | busted [label="Is the display cracked, power connection broken, or \n other defect present rendering the laptop unusable?", fontsize="11", style="bold", color="red"] | ||
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ask [label="Ask your instructor \n for guidance." fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ask [label="Ask your instructor \n for guidance." fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ||
| − | poweron [label="Does it power on,\n | + | poweron [label="Does it power on, have a \n working display, complete the Power \n On Self Test, and boot to Bios?", fontsize="11", style="bold", color="red"] |
| − | poweron1 [label="Does it power on, have a \n working display, | + | poweron1 [label="Does it power on, have a \n working display, complete the Power \n On Self Test, and boot to Bios?", fontsize="11", shape="", style="bold", color="red"] |
handwavy [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on wiki FAQ \n Or ask the instructor for guidance.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | handwavy [label="Consult Laptops FAQ on wiki FAQ \n Or ask the instructor for guidance.", fontsize="11", shape="box", style="bold", color="yellow"] | ||
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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" | + | 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"] |
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"] | ||
Revision as of 01:29, 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, or repairable, 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.