Difference between revisions of "Laptop Build Checklist"
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| Set freegeek.org as homepage || In Firefox, go to freegeek.org Then set this page as the home page under Edit > Preferences > Main. Alternately, you can drag the Free Geek icon (on the left of the address bar) and drop it on the "Home" icon (immediately to the left of the address bar). | | Set freegeek.org as homepage || In Firefox, go to freegeek.org Then set this page as the home page under Edit > Preferences > Main. Alternately, you can drag the Free Geek icon (on the left of the address bar) and drop it on the "Home" icon (immediately to the left of the address bar). | ||
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− | | Run '''''basiccheck''''' || Open the command line terminal and type '''basiccheck'''. You will need to be connected to the wired or wireless network to test the networking step. If you encounter any errors, check with your instructor. | + | | Run '''''basiccheck''''' || Open the command line terminal and type ''''''basiccheck''''''. You will need to be connected to the wired or wireless network to test the networking step. If you encounter any errors, check with your instructor. |
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|Test optical drive - Sound|| For each drive: | |Test optical drive - Sound|| For each drive: | ||
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| Test Cardbus/PCMCIA slots || Put a wifi card in each slot -> if it lights up, then it's good. | | Test Cardbus/PCMCIA slots || Put a wifi card in each slot -> if it lights up, then it's good. | ||
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− | | Run | + | | Run '''''printme''''' from terminal || This will give you a System ID number. If an ID number is shown, the laptop has been through the system previously. |
# You must be on the wired network | # You must be on the wired network | ||
− | # From a terminal, type | + | # From a terminal, type '''''printme''''' |
# Answer the questions printme asks, '''NOTE: Always select ''Laptop'' for system type.'''. Make a note of anything special or any problems you encountered that weren't corrected and should be disclosed. | # Answer the questions printme asks, '''NOTE: Always select ''Laptop'' for system type.'''. Make a note of anything special or any problems you encountered that weren't corrected and should be disclosed. | ||
A webpage will open with info about the system. Click "Print." Choose "Print to file." Choose the PDF checkbox and save the file to the Desktop (name the file something with the word '''build''' in it, e.g. "Build Printme" or "BUILD" | A webpage will open with info about the system. Click "Print." Choose "Print to file." Choose the PDF checkbox and save the file to the Desktop (name the file something with the word '''build''' in it, e.g. "Build Printme" or "BUILD" |
Revision as of 11:32, 5 March 2010
The evaluation should have been completed to reach Build. Work through each step as well as you can, and ask if you have questions. Try and learn the reason for each of the steps. This knowledge will come in handy later on when, inevitably, things aren't going as smoothly. Your instructor will be able to answer questions and check your work. Never overlook the help that the builder to your right or left might be able to lend. You can also find information on the Free Geek wiki at Laptops. Check with your instructor to find out what type of box to build, then work your way down this checklist. Download Printable Laptop Build Checklist
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