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*[[Upgrading_firmware|upgrade the firmware]]<ref>upgrading the firmware is essential for best support of the latest software release.</ref>, |
*[[Upgrading_firmware|upgrade the firmware]]<ref>upgrading the firmware is essential for best support of the latest software release.</ref>, |
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*use the [[Collection_stick|collection stick]], get a [[Developer_key|developer key]], and {{Code|disable-security}}, |
*use the [[Collection_stick|collection stick]], get a [[Developer_key|developer key]], and {{Code|disable-security}}, |
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*run the [[XO Self Test|hardware diagnostics]], with {{Code|menu}}, concentrating on keyboard<ref>on membrane keyboards look for keys that might be able to come off, usually one edge will wear through first.</ref>, touchpad<ref>the 166 mm wide touchpads are prone to instability and this grows worse as they age.</ref>, and touchscreen, |
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*run the [[XO Self Test|hardware diagnostics]], with {{Code|menu}}, |
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*set the clock, with {{Code|[[Forth_Lesson_23#Setting_Clock|ntp-set-clock]]}} or [[Fix_Clock#Set_the_clock| |
*set the clock, with {{Code|[[Forth_Lesson_23#Setting_Clock|ntp-set-clock]]}} or [[Fix_Clock#Set_the_clock|using Linux]], |
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*install the operating system, see latest [[ |
*install the operating system, see latest [[Releases|releases]] for install instructions, |
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*clean the keyboard, touchpad, and display, |
*clean the keyboard, touchpad, and display, |
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*tighten the case screws, tighten the hinge screws, check the battery latch, |
*tighten the case screws, tighten the hinge screws, check the battery latch, |
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*test the [[Antenna_testing|wireless antenna]]<ref>broken antenna cables inside the laptop can lead to problems downloading or collaborating with activities, and cable breaks are more likely with laptops that have seen heavy usage.</ref>. |
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*[[Antenna_testing|test the wireless antenna]]. |
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If problems are encountered, refer to the [[XO Troubleshooting Guide|troubleshooting guide]]. |
If problems are encountered, refer to the [[XO Troubleshooting Guide|troubleshooting guide]]. |
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Revision as of 21:20, 5 December 2013
Checks of an XO laptop being re-used:
- charge the battery<ref>with batteries stored for some years, it may be necessary to upgrade the firmware and then charge the battery, rather than the other way around, but you can only do this if you have a spare battery.</ref>,
- upgrade the firmware<ref>upgrading the firmware is essential for best support of the latest software release.</ref>,
- use the collection stick, get a developer key, and disable-security,
- run the hardware diagnostics, with menu, concentrating on keyboard<ref>on membrane keyboards look for keys that might be able to come off, usually one edge will wear through first.</ref>, touchpad<ref>the 166 mm wide touchpads are prone to instability and this grows worse as they age.</ref>, and touchscreen,
- set the clock, with ntp-set-clock or using Linux,
- install the operating system, see latest releases for install instructions,
- clean the keyboard, touchpad, and display,
- tighten the case screws, tighten the hinge screws, check the battery latch,
- test the wireless antenna<ref>broken antenna cables inside the laptop can lead to problems downloading or collaborating with activities, and cable breaks are more likely with laptops that have seen heavy usage.</ref>.
If problems are encountered, refer to the troubleshooting guide.
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