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 if you have any questions.

STEPS	NOTES AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION
REMOVE HARD DRIVE	Check that the Hard Drive has been removed, otherwise remove it. Leave the caddy hardware, screws and adapter with the laptop if possible.
Check RAM	Get a power supply and boot to BIOS. In general, As-Is laptops should have no more than 512MB of RAM. Try to use smaller sticks of RAM if you can, e.g. 2 sticks of 256 MB if there are 2 slots, but don't go crazy swapping out the RAM. If the system doesn't POST, or otherwise won't report processor information, try to determine the model number and do a quick Google search for its processor type (don't worry about the clockspeed). It's not imperative that processor information is included on the scraptop, so don't spend a lot of time digging around if you have trouble finding it.
Affix As-Is Sticker	This sticker outlines the As-Is Policy and includes a place to write Processor Speed and Type, and whether an adapter is included. Fill out the processor information if possible, but DO NOT fill out the adapter information.
Remove MS Stickers and Asset Tags	Microsoft sticker can usually be found on the bottom of the laptop and on the palm rest. Get rid of anything that identifies the former owner, whether an individual or a business.
Include the Power Adapter	Make sure the cords are neatly wrapped with a rubber band, but with enough slack so that you can plug the adapter into the laptop.
Check-in with Instructor	They will look over the laptop, and sign off on the label.
Put it in the Recycling Cart	There should be a box labelled As-Is/Scraptop; stash the system there. Ask your Instructor for something new to work on!