Laptop Evaluation
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As-Is Notes
These laptops are sold inexpensively in the Thrift Store with no guarantee other than they post
- Remove the Hard Drive
- Memory limit = 256MB (although 128MB is better)
- Cover all slots and bays
- Include appropriate power supply
- Check in with Instructor
- 266 - 400 mhz = bulk
- 450 - 799 mhz = as-is for store
What to Write on Keeper Labels
- Make
- Model
- Processor Type & Speed
- In the Notes section:
- which key to enter BIOS?
- which type of RAM?
- hard to find locations of parts (i.e. hard drive behind battery?)
- anything the laptop builder or eventual owner would need/like to know
Memtest Notes
Memtest is a useful tool found on many boot disks. Besides testing memory, it provides us a quick way to find processor and memory info. Memtest is available on ebmulti floppies, ubuntu (or other debian based) live cds, and our netboot server.