Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation"
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enoughproc [label="Check the whiteboard;\n does it fit into one \n of the Laptop Specs?", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Specs", fontcolor="darkviolet" style="bold", color="red"] | enoughproc [label="Check the whiteboard;\n does it fit into one \n of the Laptop Specs?", URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Specs", fontcolor="darkviolet" style="bold", color="red"] | ||
− | whatzit [label="Run Memtest. \n See Memtest Notes" | + | whatzit [label="Run Memtest. \n See Memtest Notes" shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] |
keeper [label="YIPPEE! ITS A KEEPER! At this point \n all laptops need a KEEPER LABEL on the cover \n and filled out. FG-PDX machines must be granted." fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] | keeper [label="YIPPEE! ITS A KEEPER! At this point \n all laptops need a KEEPER LABEL on the cover \n and filled out. FG-PDX machines must be granted." fontcolor="black", shape="box", style="bold", color="green"] |
Revision as of 20:22, 3 March 2010
The Laptop Evaluation is a rapid, production oriented process. It is designed to quickly separate old or unserviceable technology for recycling from still serviceable or repairable, laptops and reusable parts. Consequently, extensive troubleshooting or repair is not expected or encouraged at this step.
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 as a boot option, on our netboot server, and other Debian based live CDs