The Cochise Linux User Group, CLUG, conducted a Laptop Repair Session
on Saturday, 08 June 2019 at 99 School Drive, Sierra Vista AZ. Seven
people attended the event.

PREPARATIONS:

Ted had secured some used laptop computers at a University of Arizona
auction and wanted to see if the group members could get them working,
install a Linux operating system on them, and then donated them.
There were plenty of laptop power supplies, extra RAM, and extra hard
drives on hand.

ACTIVITIES:

The project ran from 1200-1600 on 08 June 2019 at Ted’s house
We successfully conducted 2 installations and disassembled 2 other
computers for parts.
Snacks were provided by our host and Laura who thoughtfully baked some
banana bread.

LESSONS LEARNED:

The location while adequate was a bit cramped. If this event is
repeated perhaps a larger location could be located and more computers
could be worked on at the same time.
The Internet access was excellent and we we able to use a switch and
Cat 5 cables to connect. Continue to use the switch and Cat 5 cables.
The extra hard drives had to be reformatted before they could be used
which took up time.
The RAM chips had not been checked so we had to use trial and error to
get good ones.
While the initial results do not indicate that a lot was done, four
hours should be sufficient for future activities like this.

https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/activities/LaptopRepairProject_2019-06-08/
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