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--- lab:unclenuc_lab [2021/06/06 00:35] – updated user
+++ lab:unclenuc_lab [2023/05/01 19:52] (current) – [Lab Projects] user
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 ====== UncleNUC Lab ======
+===== Repair, Renew and Repurpose =====
 ++++Lab Setup|
   * Working NUCs
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     * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JGSPGGZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07JGSPGGZ&linkId=47060ad926faae32bd4f685b657a41ca|A-Tech 8GB DDR3/DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM 1.35V PRC3L-12800 2Rx8]]
     * DDR4-2400 1.2V SO-DIMM
-    * DDR4-2666 1.2V SO-DIMM
+    * DDR4-2666 1.2V SO-DIMM (10i7)
   * Various 19V power supplies ([[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000007053/intel-nuc/intel-nuc-kits.html|link]])
     * 5.5mm  x 2.5mm x 15mm barrel connector
     * 65W (19V * 3.42A) is the most common for older NUCs ([[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PWLS6B8/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PWLS6B8&linkId=5eef874e0780c6ebf46644c59efa4dfe|example generic power supply]])
+    * 90W, 120W for 10i7 and similar
+    * 230W power supply for some NUCs has a different for factor
+    * NUC9 series have discrete video adapters and have an integrated power supply
     * Power powerful NUCs need higher wattage power supply
   * 19V power supply with connector to plug into "internal power supply" 2 pin connector
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       * Velleman CD017-1 DC Jack to Screw Terminal, 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm
       * 5557-02R Molex receptacle
-  * Spare [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NZVFQRJ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08NZVFQRJ&linkId=b51da9516cdc6f1fbb45de5a1b0ecef2|CR2032 batteries with molex connector]] to replace CMOS battery
+  * Spare [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NZVFQRJ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08NZVFQRJ&linkId=b51da9516cdc6f1fbb45de5a1b0ecef2|CR2032 batteries with molex connector]] to replace CMOS battery (these last 5-7 years)
   * Various SSDs
     * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075485RBX/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B075485RBX&linkId=105ada16eb176462a5bef618cf09a29f|mSATA]]
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   * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017M4J1BU/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B017M4J1BU&linkId=277f61326c21293c0ea2ae80744825fa|Wired USB keyboard]] and mouse (optionally use a wireless USB mouse)
   * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CB1QNLT/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CB1QNLT&linkId=a6fb36800d9b16c97ca89e9206f50e28|USB to Ethernet adapter]] for NUCs with no LAN
+  * Wireless cards
+    * Intel Dell Wireless-N 7260 Mini PCI-E WiFi Bluetooth card 300Mbps 7260 HMW Y74H6
   * Display cables and adapters
     * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014I8TIV6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014I8TIV6&linkId=a5e97e9dd11555d0934ec2678a84cc0d|HDMI cables]]
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     * [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d|Windows 10 installation]] USB stick
     * [[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop|Ubuntu 20.10 desktop]] installation USB stick
-    * [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005636/intel-nuc.html|BIOS recovery]] USB stick (most NUCs use same .bio file)
+    * [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005636/intel-nuc.html|BIOS recovery]] USB stick (many NUCs share the same .bio file)
   * Cleaning supplies
     * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0775T6VXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0775T6VXQ&linkId=752e7ad694e2788f414843f9e9e46176|Vacuum]]
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       * [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IYO5Q9I/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01IYO5Q9I&linkId=a9ac126b9e63d58d1f4747d3b5f65e9d|magnetic screw cup]]
       * magnetic small Philipps screwdriver (I use [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CKLVL3C/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CKLVL3C&linkId=f47fb44704f5ab98db1930c4da197266|this kit]])
+      * Multi-meter
+        * Check CMOS 3V battery residual voltage (new 3.3 volt; drops down to 2.8-2.7V it is considered dead; 10% than nominal voltage should be replaced)
+        * Check power on board
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   * [[process:Initial Test]]
   * [[process:Update firmware]]
-  * Upgrade RAM as needed
+  * Upgrade RAM as needed (I generally recommend 8GB)
   * Install wireless card and/or antennas as needed
+  * Install M2 mSATA 32GB minimum, 64GB or more recommended
   * Reset or reload OS
   * Performance test
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   * Use provided power adapter or compatible bench power adapter
   * Reset BIOS settings (F2, F9)
-  * [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005636/intel-nuc.html|Update BIOS]] (F7)
+  * CMOS battery failure message, CMOS battery low message, or loss of date/time means the CMOS battery has failed
+    * Replace the battery - [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006787/intel-nuc.html]]
+    * Example of replacement batteries I use: [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NZVFQRJ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=unclenuc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08NZVFQRJ&linkId=b51da9516cdc6f1fbb45de5a1b0ecef2|CR2032 batteries with molex connector]]
+  * Reset BIOS to defaults
+  * [[process:Update firmware]] / [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005636/intel-nuc.html|Update BIOS]] (F7)
   * [[process:Initial Test]]
-  * [[process:Update firmware]]
   * [[https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000024102/intel-nuc.html|Hardware diagnostics tests]]
   * Re-test with original RAM, if any
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   * Re-test with original wifi-card, if any
   * Reset or reload OS
-  * Performance test (hardware diagnostics/performance, winsat score, other benchmark)
+  * Performance test (hardware diagnostics/performance, [[process:winsat|winsat score]], other benchmark)
   * Test if original issues are still occuring
   * If power adapter was provided, be sure it is tested
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   * [[process:Initial_Clean|Initial Clean]]
   * Inventory vs Expected Specs
-  * After cleaning, the RAM, storage and any wifi card ((when I receive NUCs the wifi card is usually "missing")) should be removed. Install a known working compatible RAM SO-DIMM
+  * After cleaning, the RAM, storage and any wifi card ((when I receive NUCs the wifi card is usually "missing")) should be removed. Install a known working compatible RAM SO-DIMM (testing a RAM SODIM: [[ https://www.memtest86.com/downloads/memtest86-usb.zip]])
   * Connect video, __wired__ keyboard, and compatible lab bench power supply
   * Power the device on
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   * [[Power light steady on, no video, CPU fan not turning]]
 ++++
+===== Lab Projects =====
+Hands-on learning works great together with Intel NUCs.
+[[:lab:stack_of_nucs:start|Stack of NUCs Lab]] - use server build automation, Ansible, and Kubernetes in this advanced lab.