Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation"
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| + | removehdd [label="REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE.\nIf you're having trouble locating\nit, consult your Instructor", style=bold, color="red" shape="tripleoctagon"] | ||
| + | removecd [label="OPEN THE OPTICAL DRIVE.\nUse a paper clip to eject the cd\ntray, and put any CD/DVDs into the\nRETURN TO RECEIVING box.", shape="tripleoctagon" color="orange"] | ||
| + | usb [label="Is there a USB port?", shape="oval"] | ||
| + | damage [label="Is the screen broken or is there any other\ndamage that affects the usability of this system?", shape="oval"] | ||
| + | oldspecs [label="Is the system a Pentium II or earlier?", shape="oval"] | ||
| + | powersupply [label="Check the power ratings on the bottom\nof the system (sometimes underneath the battery)\nand look for a compatible adapter on the shelves.\n", shape="box", color="blue"] | ||
| + | postbios [label="Does the system POST?\nCan you get into BIOS?", shape="oval"] | ||
| + | postfaq [label="Consult the POST Troubleshooting Guide...\nDoes the system POST?", shape="box" color="blue"]h | ||
| + | specs [label="Do the specs fit within our Builds?\n(Consult the whiteboard, or an Instructor)", shape="oval"] | ||
| + | keeper [label="IT'S A KEEPER!\nGrab a Keeper label and fill out the Evaluation Checklist\n(Processor make, model, and speed)", shape="doubleoctagon", color="green"] | ||
| + | asis [label="WE DON'T WANT IT...\nBUT MAYBE SOMEBODY DOES!\nFollow the As-Is Laptop checklist.", shape="doubleoctagon" color="brown" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/As-Is_Checklist"] | ||
| + | parts [label="MAKE IT A PARTS MACHINE!\nRemove the RAM and Wireless card, if any.\nMark whether or not the screen works,\nthe system Powers On, and if it POSTs." shape="doubleoctagon" color="orange"] | ||
| + | recycle [label="DISPOSE OF IT!\nFollow the Laptop Recycling checklist." color="red", shape="doubleoctagon" URL="http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Recycling"] | ||
| + | harddrive [label="Install a hard drive appropriate for its specs.\nMake sure to note whether it's IDE or SATA", shape="box" color="blue"] | ||
| + | memtest [label="Set the machine up for Memtest.\nMake sure the RAM installed fits its Build Spec!", shape="box" color="blue"] | ||
| + | shiny [label="Is this system either:\n\nParticularly shiny?\nA model we commonly build?\nSomething you couldn't bear to see recycled?", shape="oval", align="left"] | ||
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| − | + | 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. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, [http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Laptop_Evaluation_Checklist *an evaluation checklist is provided here*]. | |
Revision as of 23:22, 20 January 2012
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. If the flow chart is too cumbersome, *an evaluation checklist is provided here*.
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.
Hardware Identification Tool
The Hardware ID tool is available on our Netboot menu, and is probably the easiest way to determine what's sitting inside of a laptop. You can use it to determine what the chipset is, how many DIMM slots exist, what the model and L2 cache of the processor are, and even what the partition table on a HDD looks like. If you can get it to POST, try and boot it off the network in order to use this fabulous tool!