Laptop Build Abbreviated Checklist
This guide is intended for experienced Builders who just need to keep the build steps in mind, not necessarily how to do them. Make sure you have read through the full Laptop Build Checklist since it was last updated (revision dates are listed at the end of the document), and check back for any memory refreshing or troubleshooting help you may need.
1. Inspect the system
☐ Replace needed parts, repair damages where possible, note cosmetic damage on the Keeper label.
2. Verify Keeper lable information
☐ Fill out the top sections of the Keeper label.
3. Check for an imaged hard drive
☐ Install a drive as needed, according to Laptop Specs (A-3).
4. Check optical drive hardware
☐ Make sure the laptop has a CD-RW/DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-RW drive installed.
- Note the drive on the Keeper label as well.
5. Find an appropriate AC adapter
6. BIOS
☐ Set the BIOS boot order.
- Optical drive first, hard drive second, network boot last.
☐ Verify that BIOS recognizes approximately the same amount of RAM as recorded on the Keeper label.
7. Test Input Devices
☐ Use the Keyboard and Mouse testing software on the network boot menu.
- Be sure to test all trackpad inputs.
8. Boot into Xubuntu 12.04
9. Run basiccheck and stress-test
- For audio, be sure to test both internal speakers and headphone (1/8") jack.
10. Configure networking
☐ Confirm internet access via LAN port by browsing to a website.
☐ Confirm wireless works by browsing to a website.
11. Test optical drive
☐ Verify that the optical drive can read CD and DVD media.
12. Test USB ports
13. Run printme
☐ Make sure your instructor signs off on the digital copy.
☐ Print a copy of the Printme to the Desktop.
14. Next steps
☐ Set the appropriate GUI settings for batterytest in Menu >> Settings >> Power Management.
☐ Review the Keeper label, and start any needed tests.