Difference between revisions of "Laptop Evaluation Checklist"
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| '''REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE''' | | '''REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE''' | ||
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| − | Before you do anything else, always remove the | + | Before you do anything else, always remove the system hard drive. If you can't find one, try and confirm that no drive is installed by finding the interface on the motherboard. |
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| '''Check the optical drive<br>for any CDs''' | | '''Check the optical drive<br>for any CDs''' | ||
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*Proceed to the next step. | *Proceed to the next step. | ||
;NO | ;NO | ||
| − | *It's a recycler! Follow the [[Laptop Recycling]] checklist | + | *It's a recycler! Follow the [[Laptop Recycling]] checklist |
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| '''Is the screen broken, or is there extensive damage?''' | | '''Is the screen broken, or is there extensive damage?''' | ||
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| '''Find a power adapter''' | | '''Find a power adapter''' | ||
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| − | Check for the power rating underneath the laptop. Sometimes you will end up having to use a higher amperage | + | Check for the power rating underneath the laptop. Sometimes you will end up having to use a higher amperage adapter than what's printed on the laptop. Consult your instructor if you have any questions! |
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| '''Does the system POST?<br>Can you get into BIOS?''' | | '''Does the system POST?<br>Can you get into BIOS?''' | ||
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;YES | ;YES | ||
| − | * Find | + | * Find the processor specs (for guidance, follow the [[Determining Specs]] guide) and fill out a Keeper Label for the system |
;NO | ;NO | ||
* Consult the [[User:Scellef/Laptop POST Troubleshooting Checklist|Laptop POST Troubleshooting Checklist]] | * Consult the [[User:Scellef/Laptop POST Troubleshooting Checklist|Laptop POST Troubleshooting Checklist]] | ||
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| − | | '''Outfit the machine according<br>to | + | | '''Outfit the machine according<br>to the specification guidelines!''' |
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Check the whiteboard to see which [[Laptop Specs|spec]] the system fits under. Install an imaged hard drive, if available. Double check to make sure the RAM and hard drive size are appropriate! | Check the whiteboard to see which [[Laptop Specs|spec]] the system fits under. Install an imaged hard drive, if available. Double check to make sure the RAM and hard drive size are appropriate! | ||
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| − | | '''Put the system | + | | '''Put the system on the testing shelf to run Memtest''' |
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| − | You can either boot Memtest from the | + | You can either boot Memtest from the hard drive, the network, or a Live CD. For guidance, follow the steps under the [[Laptop Testing#Memtest|Laptop Testing]] guide. |
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Revision as of 11:18, 18 July 2012
| STEPS | NOTES AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS |
| REMOVE THE HARD DRIVE |
Before you do anything else, always remove the system hard drive. If you can't find one, try and confirm that no drive is installed by finding the interface on the motherboard. |
| Check the optical drive for any CDs |
Use a small paper clip in the quick-release hole to open the optical drive. Any optical discs that you may find should be deposited in the Return to Receiving box. |
| Is there a Floppy Drive? |
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| Is there a USB Port? |
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| Is the screen broken, or is there extensive damage? |
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| Find a power adapter |
Check for the power rating underneath the laptop. Sometimes you will end up having to use a higher amperage adapter than what's printed on the laptop. Consult your instructor if you have any questions! |
| Does the system POST? Can you get into BIOS? |
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| Outfit the machine according to the specification guidelines! |
Check the whiteboard to see which spec the system fits under. Install an imaged hard drive, if available. Double check to make sure the RAM and hard drive size are appropriate! |
| Put the system on the testing shelf to run Memtest |
You can either boot Memtest from the hard drive, the network, or a Live CD. For guidance, follow the steps under the Laptop Testing guide. |