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--- lab:unclenuc_lab [2021/06/10 01:40] – added wireless cards 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://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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   * [[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)
+  * 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]]
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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.