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==The Program==
 
==The Program==
MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different.  The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple. We pride ourselves by standing out from the rest and encourage the exchange of ideas in building these computers. Come on by and think different!
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MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different.  The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple.  
  
Be sure to check out:
 
[[MacBuild Instructor Duties]]
 
  
 
==Areas==
 
==Areas==
The are a few areas available in MacBuild.  There is presently no general sequence or progression to the various areas, but new volunteers will generally start by working in MacBuild's Eval are to develop some familiarity with the different types of systems they will be working with.
 
 
* [[MacBuild Eval]] - learn the basic of working with Apple systems and control the flow of systems into MacBuild
 
* [[MacBuild Desktop Build]] - assemble and build up various types of built-in CRT/LCD and PowerMac systems
 
* [[MacBuild Laptop Build]] - become a veritable Dr. Frankenstein of Apple laptops as you take two or more dead systems to make one fully-functioning machine
 
 
 
'''FreeGeek Links'''
 
* [[MacBuild Instructor Duties]]
 
* [[MacBuild Troubleshooting]]
 
* [[MacBuild Intel QC Checklist]]
 
* [[MacBuild Documents]] - Internal labels for Mac processing & triage
 
* [[MacBuild Specs]]
 
* [[MacBuild Battery Test]]
 
* [[Hard drive wiping checklist]]
 
* [[Printme]] - Updates for macland printme
 
* [[Mac Commandline Tools]]
 
* [[Mac Linux Testing]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Linux PPC Testing]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Recycling Guide]] -- ''In Progress''
 
* [[Mac Hardware]] -- ''In Progress''
 
 
[[MacBuild en Espanol | En Espanol]]
 
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* Mac Laptops - Learn to refurbish and repair MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. We only build out Intel based systems, and either recycle or "as-is" G4 or lower systems
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* iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems.
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* Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants.
  
 
;Mac Info Links
 
;Mac Info Links

Revision as of 15:01, 16 February 2014

The Program

MacBuild is a post-Build program available to volunteers who have completed the Build program and are looking for something new and different. The MacBuild area works with desktops, laptops and accessories manufactured by Apple.


Areas

  • Mac Laptops - Learn to refurbish and repair MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. We only build out Intel based systems, and either recycle or "as-is" G4 or lower systems
  • iMacs - All in one systems with a built in LCD panel. Again, we only focus on Intel based systems.
  • Mac Pros - Macintosh desktops. We refurbish mostly the Intel based systems, but will build our G5 systems when requested by the store or grants.
Mac Info Links
OpenFirmware Links