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.

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