Difference between revisions of "Special mining"

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** '''Be sure to leave drive rails with the system.'''
 
** '''Be sure to leave drive rails with the system.'''
  
== What to do with the motherboard ==
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* Remove the motherboard (and take to advanced testing).
; Low end motherboards
 
: If the motherboard has more than one ISA slot, leave it in the machine, mark the case with a recycle sticker (circle "< 500 MHz") and put it in the Rejects pile for Eval 1 to process.
 
; Proprietary motherboards
 
: If the motherboard has more than a riser in it (so the cards go in sideways), or if the system is a '''Compaq''' or '''HP''' leave the motherboard in the machine, mark the case with a recycle sticker (circle "< 500 MHz") and put it in the Rejects pile for Eval 1 to process.
 
; Standard, higher end systems:
 
: Otherwise, remove the motherboard (and take to advanced testing).
 
  
 
== What to do with the case (if the motherboard has been removed) ==
 
== What to do with the case (if the motherboard has been removed) ==

Revision as of 11:20, 17 September 2005

Special mining is done in Eval 2. It is intended for systems that would otherwise be recycled. That is, if a system is a keeper, use the regular mining process -- not this special mining process.

Currently, the systems that are special mined are those that have 3 digit ZIF sockets, but have processor speeds less than 500 MHz. This includes those with 3 digit ZIF sockets and no processors.

  • Remove all the cards that regular mining would have you remove.
  • Remove the hard drive.
    • Be sure to leave drive rails with the system.
  • Remove the CD Drive and floppy drive (unless they are proprietarily built into the case).
    • Be sure to leave drive rails with the system.
  • Remove the motherboard (and take to advanced testing).

What to do with the case (if the motherboard has been removed)

Standard complete cases
If the case is a standard, non-name-brand case with all its side panels, etc., label it with a HOLD FOR STORE sticker and put it on the cart. No paperwork is necessary.
Other Cases
Otherwise put a recycle sticker on it (circle "No Motherboard") and put it in the Rejects pile for Eval 1 to process. (This will be a very easy job for Eval 1.)