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Inventory vs Expected Specs
Remove RAM and storage that arrived with unit and install pre-tested RAM and storage
Remove Wifi card, if any
Use provided power adapter or compatible bench power adapter
Reset BIOS settings (F2, F9)
CMOS battery failure message, CMOS battery low message, or loss of date/time means the CMOS battery has failed
Reset BIOS to defaults
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Re-test with original RAM, if any
Re-test with original storage, if any
Re-test with original wifi-card, if any
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Performance test (hardware diagnostics/performance,
winsat score, other benchmark)
Test if original issues are still occuring
If power adapter was provided, be sure it is tested
If no power adapter was provided, add a power adapter
Post-test reset or reload
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Write up status card