User:Lynnae/Laptop Extended Build Guide

Build Guide Extended

1. Inspect the system

☐ Check the system for missing or damaged parts.
☐ Note any findings on the Keeper label.
☐ Make repairs as directed by your instructor.

Take a moment to look over the system while completing the steps above. Keep an eye out for physical problems, such as:

Cracks in the case or bezel
Missing battery or cover plates from the underside of the laptop
Damage to the screen or hinges
Damage to any of the ports or power jack
Discoloration, scratches or marks on any surface
Dirt, dust, cat hair and/or grime above and beyond reasonable

2. Verify Keeper label information

The Keeper label is used to:

Identify information needed to determine how much RAM to install, and what size hard drive.
Track the laptop through memtest, battery testing, and the build process.
Transfer notes about the laptop from builder to builder, and the instructors.

You will fill out more information on the Keeper label as you go. To start, make sure that information in the following fields is filled out:

CPU type and speed
RAM size and type

If you need to find additional information, (REFER TO EVAL STEP #).

3. Find an appropriate AC adapter

Requirements
For an AC adapter to power the device correctly, it must:

Match the input voltage (V) of the laptop exactly.
Match or exceed the recommended amperage (A).
Have a plug that fits into the laptop snugly and provides power.

☐ Find the input voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. This may be printed on the back of the laptop, or on the chassis under the battery.
☐ Find an AC adapter that matches the voltage and amperage listed on the laptop. You will be looking in the output section printed on the AC adapter, which should look like this:

INPUT:  100-240V~1.9A
        50/60Hz
OUTPUT: 16V ⎓ 4.5A

Tip
AC adapters are sorted in bins by voltage, amperage, and brand; the bins are color-coded by brand.

4. Install an imaged hard drive

Use the chart on the laptop build room whiteboard to figure out what size hard drive to install.
Figure out if you need a SATA or IDE hard drive, and ask your instructor for the drive.
Find caddy parts, adapters and screws as needed.

5. Set the BIOS boot order

Optical drive first
Hard Drive second
Network boot last. You may need to enable this option on another BIOS page.
Disable or ignore other options.

☐ Verify that BIOS recognizes the same amount of RAM as is marked on the Keeper label.
☐ Make sure that no BIOS or administrative passwords are set.
APPENDIX REFERENCE?

6. Configure wireless

Confirm wireless is working. Troubleshoot any wireless issues.
Please see the Non-existant 12.04 GUI wireless step-by-step guide in the appendix.
Please see the Wireless Troubleshooting Guide in the appendix. for troubleshooting help.