Difference between revisions of "Laptop Build Checklist"
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| Blank the CD || Using Brasero Disc Burning, select Tools > Erase. Using K3B, select Tools > Erase CD-RW | | Blank the CD || Using Brasero Disc Burning, select Tools > Erase. Using K3B, select Tools > Erase CD-RW | ||
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+ | |Check battery charge percentage ||Is it almost charged or is it charging compared to last check. Make a note. | ||
| Test all USB ports || Using a USB mouse, make sure that the cursor moves and can interact with things. Do this on all the USB ports. If any of the ports don't work, check in with your instructor. | | Test all USB ports || Using a USB mouse, make sure that the cursor moves and can interact with things. Do this on all the USB ports. If any of the ports don't work, check in with your instructor. | ||
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A webpage will open with info about the system. Click "Print." Choose "Print to file." Choose the PDF checkbox and save the file to the Desktop (name the file something with the word '''build''' in it, e.g. "Build Printme" or "BUILD" | A webpage will open with info about the system. Click "Print." Choose "Print to file." Choose the PDF checkbox and save the file to the Desktop (name the file something with the word '''build''' in it, e.g. "Build Printme" or "BUILD" | ||
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− | |Test the battery || Make sure battery is fully charged | + | |Test the battery || |
+ | '''Step 1.''' Make sure battery is fully charged: | ||
+ | * Battery icon missing or | ||
+ | * Charge hasn't increased since the last check(minimum 10 minute time lapse). | ||
+ | ** If either condition is met, move to Step 2. | ||
+ | ** If not, move to Step 3 | ||
+ | '''Step 2.''' Put a music CD in the optical drive to put a power draw on the laptop: | ||
+ | * Select "Repeat" | ||
+ | * Start playing the CD | ||
+ | * Open a terminal and run ''bat_check''. | ||
+ | * Pull power plug and place the laptop on the waiting rack. Don't forget to note on the Keeper label that you've started Bat Check and the Charging check has been started and completed. If you want to see for how many minutes bat check has run, open up another terminal and type ''watch wc bat_time''. | ||
+ | '''Step 3.'''If the charge is not complete: | ||
+ | * Mark the keeper label Build started and completed | ||
+ | * Mark the keeper label Charging started | ||
+ | * Place the laptop on the waiting rack, plug it back in and let it complete Charging. | ||
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| Clean up and check in with Build Instructor. || Ask what to do with the Laptop | | Clean up and check in with Build Instructor. || Ask what to do with the Laptop | ||
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Revision as of 17:32, 13 February 2010
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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