Laptop Build Guide

Laptop Build Guide, short

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Check for broken or damaged parts, repair as directed by your instructor. Note missing parts on the Keeper label.

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Verify Keeper label information.

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Find an appropriate AC adapter.

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Install an imaged hard drive.

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Set BIOS boot order. Verify the RAM installed against the specification category. Confirm that no BIOS passwords are set.

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Troubleshoot any wireless issues, and confirm WiFi is working.

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Run basiccheck.

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Test the optical drive (Audio, Data, Live Boot ISO, CD/DVD-RW, blanking).

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Test all USB ports.

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Test all input devices: keyboard, trackpad, and webcam if available.

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Run printme.

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Start any needed battery or memory tests on the testing station.

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Laptop Build Guide, with instructions

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Check for broken or damaged parts, repair as directed by your instructor. Note missing parts on the Keeper label.

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Verify Keeper label information.

• Keeper Label Annotated Example

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Find an appropriate AC adapter.

• AC Adapter Guide

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Install an imaged hard drive.

• Drives are available from your instructor
• Drive size is determined by the white board specifications

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Set BIOS boot order. Verify the RAM installed against the specification category. Confirm that no BIOS passwords are set.

• The boot order should be set to: optical drive first, hard drive second, network/PXE/LAN boot last.

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Troubleshoot any wireless issues, and confirm WiFi is working.

• Wireless Tips

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Run basiccheck in a Terminal. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Test the optical drive (Audio, Data, Live Boot ISO, CD/DVD-RW, blanking).

• Optical Drive Testing

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Test all USB ports.

• USB mice are available on the parts shelf. Click around a bit, and move some windows for each port.

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Test all input devices: keyboard, trackpad, and webcam if available.

• Input testing

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Run printme in a terminal.

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Start any needed battery or memory tests on the testing station.

• Laptop Testing
• Check the Keeper label for guidance.

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