Laptop Build Guide
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Laptop Build Guide
Check for broken or damaged parts, repair as directed by your instructor. Note missing parts on the Keeper label.
Verify Keeper label information.
Find an appropriate AC adapter.
Install an imaged hard drive. Size will depend on whiteboard category, organized by processor type.
Set BIOS boot order. Verify the RAM installed against the specification category. Confirm that no BIOS passwords are set.
Troubleshoot any wireless issues, and confirm WiFi is working.
Run basiccheck.
Test the optical drive (Audio, Data, Live Boot ISO, CD/DVD-RW, blanking).
Test all USB ports.
Test all input devices: keyboard, trackpad, and webcam if available.
Run printme.
Start any needed battery or memory tests on the testing station.
- Goals
- Build laptops for Hardware Grants and the Thrift Store!
- Get familiar with the Ubuntu desktop
- Learn about troubleshooting wireless
- Test and troubleshoot various laptop components with Linux
- Get more familiar with using the command line Terminal program
- References