As-Is Checklist

The nature of As-Is laptops is that we spend very little time on them and they are sold very inexpensively to hobbyists and tinkerers. If you find yourself putting in lots of effort for an As-Is laptop, then it's probably time to just junk it. Ask your instructor.

Steps	Notes/Detailed Instructions
Check the amount of RAM	As-Is laptops should not have more than 256 MB of RAM. Is there between 128 and 256 MB of RAM in the machine? Try to use smaller sticks of RAM if you can, e.g. 2 sticks of 128 MB if there are 2 slots, but don't go crazy swapping out the RAM
Run Memtest for 60 seconds	Options include memtest CD, booting to the network (and selecting memtest), or using an EBMulti floppy disk. If there are errors, swap the RAM
Affix BOTH As-Is Stickers	One sticker outlines the As-Is Policy, while the other requires that you fill in the relevant info about Processor Type/Speed and amount of RAM
Remove the Microsoft Sticker	It can usually be found on the back of the laptop.
Remove any Asset tags	Get rid of anything that identified the former owner, whether an individual or a business.
Include the power supply	Otherwise, how will the customer turn the laptop on?
Send it to the Thrift Store	Don't know where to put it? Ask an instructor!