Talk:Laptop Build

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Ali's thoughts about changing the Laptop Build sheet

Front of the Build Sheet

  • include space for notes about the system

Build Steps

  1. Install RAM -- Install RAM to match specifications of system type you are building
  2. Install Hard Drive -- Install a Hard Drive to match specifications
  3. Restore BIOS defaults -- Enter BIOS & restore defaults, keystroke to enter BIOS displayed at startup
  4. Auto-detect Hard Drive -- Are you there hard drive? It's me, build volunteer.
  5. Set Parallel Port -- Set Parallel Port to EPP or Bi-Directional, enable on 0x378
  6. Set Boot Order -- Set to boot from from floppy first
  7. Save & Exit BIOS -- Anything else look odd?
  8. Run basiccheck -- Login as oem (password:freegeek), open a terminal, & enter "basiccheck"
  9. Test CD-ROM -- Test both an audio & data CD
  10. Test CD-RW -- If lappy has one, then download k3b, then burn a CD
  11. Test DVD-ROM -- If lappy has one, then use Automoatix to download DVD codecs, then test a DVD
  12. Check in with Build Instructor -- Leave lappy plugged in to charge battery
  13. Clean Up -- The maid has been laid off, clean up the mess you made.

QC Steps

  1. Lappy doesn't rattle? (Pick up Lappy and shake)
  2. Are all the screws present and in tightly?
  3. Are the slots and bays covered?
  4. Are the components consistent with the specs for the type of lappy?
  5. Clean the lappy up, replace parts if necessary.
  6. Is the floppy set to boot first in BIOS?
  7. Is the parallel port enabled on 0x378 & set to EPP or Bi-Directional?
  8. Login as oem (password:freegeek), open a terminal, & enter "basiccheck"
  9. Check mouse & keyboard (every key!) to ensure they work correctly
  10. Check Time & Date
  11. Play an audio CD - everything normal?
  12. Read a data CD - does it work?
  13. Remove CD from drive
  14. Attach printer cable & enter "printme" in terminal
  15. BATTERY LIFE - WHAT'S THE COMMAND FOR THIS?
  16. Check sleep states
  17. Check in Build Instructor for where to put Lappy
  18. Clean up the mess you made


what's that command for listing all sorts of info about the laptop in a document on the dekstop?

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