Difference between revisions of "Laptop Build Checklist"
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|Test all USB ports || Using a USB mouse, make sure that the cursor moves and can interact with things. Do this on all the USB ports. If any of the ports don't work, check in with your instructor. | |Test all USB ports || Using a USB mouse, make sure that the cursor moves and can interact with things. Do this on all the USB ports. If any of the ports don't work, check in with your instructor. | ||
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+ | Edit Power Management || '''Step 1.''' | ||
+ | * On Battery Power tab - set default to "Blank screen" when laptop lid is closed. | ||
+ | * Also, set default to "Shutdown" when battery power is critically low. (This is in preparation for Battery Test) | ||
+ | '''Step 2.''' | ||
+ | * On AC Power tab - set default to "Blank screen" when laptop lid is closed. | ||
+ | * Click "Close" to save changes. | ||
+ | * Test setting by closing and reopening the screen lid, the desktop should reappear. | ||
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| 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. | | 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. | ||
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# Print a pdf to the Desktop. Call it something like "BUILD" or "BUILD PRINTME" | # Print a pdf to the Desktop. Call it something like "BUILD" or "BUILD PRINTME" | ||
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− | |Test the battery || | + | |Test the battery || Go to System > Preferences > Power Management. |
'''Step 1.''' | '''Step 1.''' | ||
+ | * set default to "Blank screen". Close lid to make sure it worked. | ||
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Make sure battery is fully charged: | Make sure battery is fully charged: | ||
* Battery icon missing indicates full charge. | * Battery icon missing indicates full charge. |
Revision as of 16:58, 17 November 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.
Edit Power Management || Step 1.
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