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==Extended Evaluation Guide==
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===1. Data security check===
 
{{Template:Data Security for Builders}}
 
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===2. Physical Evaluation===
 
&#9744; Take a good look at the laptop you are evaluating, on all sides. Start by looking for: <br>
 
*Missing cover plates from the back of the laptop
 
*Missing battery
 
*Missing keyboard or keys
 
*Cracked case parts or broken hinges
 
*Damaged ports
 
*Visible screen damage
 
**This appears as hairline cracks or dark splatter-like marks inside the screen.
 
*Oxidation or evidence of liquid spills
 
&#9744; Check in with your instructor if you find any noteworthy physical issues. They may have you follow the Recycling or As-Is Guide instead.
 
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===3. Find an appropriate AC adapter===
 
{{Template:AC_Adapter}}
 
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===4. POST===
 
&#9744; Try turning the machine on. <br>
 
&#9744; POST troubleshooting <br>
 
;RAM installation step?
 
;POST troubleshooting guide?
 
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===5. Determine Specifications===
 
;BIOS guide? what do we need from BIOS here?
 
{{Template:Network_Booting}}
 
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===6. Keeper label===
 
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===7. Install components===
 
;RAM
 
;HDD
 
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===8. Begin Memtest86+===
 
 
 
[[Category:Laptops]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:38, 8 December 2012