Difference between revisions of "Laptop Build Checklist"
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| Look at the Keeper Label || Compare to the whiteboard to make sure nothing looks out of line: e.g. there's only 256 MB of RAM or the CD Drive is read only. On the Keeper label, mark the start box on the Build line. If something seems odd (i.e. 1.5 GB of RAM with a 1.8 GHz processor), just ask your instructor. | | Look at the Keeper Label || Compare to the whiteboard to make sure nothing looks out of line: e.g. there's only 256 MB of RAM or the CD Drive is read only. On the Keeper label, mark the start box on the Build line. If something seems odd (i.e. 1.5 GB of RAM with a 1.8 GHz processor), just ask your instructor. | ||
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− | | Get a Power Supply || Grab appropriate power supply from the labeled boxes (the box labels are color-coded by brand for easy locating) | + | | Get a Power Supply || Grab appropriate power supply from the labeled boxes (the box labels are color-coded by brand for easy locating). |
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| Install imaged hard drive || Get a hard drive from your instructor, install the hard drive in the caddy (attach an adapter if necessary) and then install in the laptop. | | Install imaged hard drive || Get a hard drive from your instructor, install the hard drive in the caddy (attach an adapter if necessary) and then install in the laptop. | ||
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| Run '''''basiccheck''''' || Open the command line terminal and type ''''''basiccheck''''''. You will need to be connected to the 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 network to test the networking step. If you encounter any errors, check with your instructor. | ||
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− | |Test optical drive || For each drive: | + | |Test optical drive - data, sound, and DVD. || For each drive: |
− | * Use a music disc to test sound. | + | * Use a music disc to test sound. |
* Test-read a data CD (if any data shows up in the file browser that opens, test passes). | * Test-read a data CD (if any data shows up in the file browser that opens, test passes). | ||
− | * | + | * Test the DVD-ROM, if present. If a DVD icon appears on the desktop, the test passes. Do '''not'' install codecs. |
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− | |Test CD/DVD writing || | + | | Test CD/DVD writing || |
+ | # Open up Brasero Disc Burning (under Applications > Sound & Video) | ||
+ | # Select '''Data Project''' | ||
+ | # Select '''examples.desktop''' | ||
+ | # Click '''Burn''' on the lower righthand side. | ||
+ | # When a disk is done, verify that it contains the files you wrote to it by inserting the disc and checking out what pops up. | ||
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− | |Blank the CD||Using Brasero Disc Burning, select Tools > Blank. | + | | Blank the CD|| Using Brasero Disc Burning, select Tools > Blank. |
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|Check battery charging percentage||Is it almost charged or is it charging compared to last check? Make a note. | |Check battery charging percentage||Is it almost charged or is it charging compared to last check? Make a note. | ||
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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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| 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. | ||
# You must be on the wired network | # You must be on the wired network | ||
# From a terminal, type '''''printme''''' | # From a terminal, type '''''printme''''' | ||
− | # | + | # '''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. | |
+ | # Reference the whiteboard for what to write in the "notes" section | ||
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|Test the battery || | |Test the battery || | ||
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|| Clean up and check in with Laptops Instructor. || Your instructor will direct you to your next task. | || Clean up and check in with Laptops Instructor. || Your instructor will direct you to your next task. | ||
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Revision as of 13:35, 16 September 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.
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