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*If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use '''sections 1 and 2 only''' in the [[Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide]] in the Appendix. | *If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use '''sections 1 and 2 only''' in the [[Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide]] in the Appendix. | ||
**As-Is laptops with video or screen problems should be recyled unless they are high-end systems. Double-check with your instructor if you are not sure. Use the '''Recycle''' guide in your binder. | **As-Is laptops with video or screen problems should be recyled unless they are high-end systems. Double-check with your instructor if you are not sure. Use the '''Recycle''' guide in your binder. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 6 November 2013
As-Is Laptops
Goals
- Learn to use the Laptop Build Room tools to identify hardware components.
- Practice installing and removing hardware.
- Get some practice using the Power-On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting guide in the Appendix of your Laptop Build Binder.
1. Data security check
Template:Data_Security_for_Builders
2. Find an appropriate AC adapter
Template: AC_Adapter
3. POST
☐ Try turning the machine on.
- If the system loads the BIOS splash screen, you can move to the next step.
- If the system does not boot, or appears to have screen or video problems, use sections 1 and 2 only in the Laptop POST Troubleshooting Guide in the Appendix.
- As-Is laptops with video or screen problems should be recyled unless they are high-end systems. Double-check with your instructor if you are not sure. Use the Recycle guide in your binder.