Computerbank General To Do List

Use this list to figure out what to do. Tasks are numbered in order of priority.

Covering Dates: August 15th and 16th 2008

Visits Scheduled:

Meetings and Events Scheduled: Computer pick ups. Kylie and Jan to catch up at 2pm about the docsite. Show Me How 2-4pm Sat.

Buildroom/warehouse coordinator - David

Computers for Shop

Always Priority

Add extras to computers or configure internet and printers

Tasks

1. Finish off builds on the go.
2. BIOS update for black dell in cupboard, update video memory sharing in BIOS means we can whip out the 64M low profile video card and use the OB one. BIOS update disk near the LAN pc in the buildroom.
3. More laptops (see laptop tasks). Laptops that have been built need some more checking.
4. Sort cables in baskets - some are very tricky to identify. Price if possible.
5. Sort out video card cupboard (get a bigger box for some of the cards). It is kinda messy in there.
6. Sort ADSL modems and routers in the dev lab, price and put some in the shop. Keep the ADSL2 modem for Darebin.

User Support - High Priority

Always Priority

Telephone support - As it comes in

Inhouse support - As it comes in.

Hardware Testing and Recycling

Always Priority

Help FrontDesk with incoming donation and e-waste movement (as needed)

Keep HDD wiper going if drives are waiting to be wiped

Special Laptop Tasks

• Clone laptop HDD's
• Check laptops in good cupboard, get them up and running if at least p3 550 or Cel 600 (try and use 10G+HDD and 256 RAM, more RAM if possible -> Send them to be QC'ed and tested. If faulty or under spec stick in ebay laptop cupboard (recover RAM - pc100+ /HDD - 10G and higher/CD burner/DVD, keep laptop screws and drive cradles with laptop) See LaptopQuickGuideNotes for info.
• Create a Laptop QA guide based on the regular QA guide. Check Tech Spec to see if there are some items that need to go on there, eg battery test. Ask Kylie for source docs. Also see LaptopQuickGuideNotes

Note: Please remember to try and update the laptop inventory. Add new laptops to the inventory and assign them a laptop number as above. The inventory file is in /home/workshop/laptop_inventory).

Warehouse

Always

As monitors are donated, recycle them if they are obviously e-waste.

Tasks

1. Sort out server bits and pieces; Clean up around and near servers (use boxes, label them). Label items if they can be sold on ebay. (Rob)

FrontDesk - Front of House - Tony is Coordinator

Refer to new front desk checklist for a list of common tasks we need to do when working at the front desk.

• Prepare a spreadsheet to make doing the daily balance easier

Note: Each time you need to print check Control Centre->Peripherals->Printers->Instances->Settings to see if the printer is set for long edge (guide, forms), short edge (flyers) or none (single page forms).

Documentation and website

• Update documents - CD Testing How to, Monitor Testing, possibly others. This may require some prior knowledge
• Markup all outstanding documents (see above re transfers).
• Make a poster (A4) of the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and put it up in the training room. Remove the existing one. :)
• Documentation revision.

Projects

• Distro maintenance and upgrades - Mohan/Kylie/Barry
• Database redevelopment and extension - Jan is the project manager.

Donations/E-waste Scheduled to come in

• There may be individuals dropping items off.

Things to remember: Please see the donations page for current e-waste fees. Fees can be reduced (50% off) or waivered if someone is low income. Any one returning a Computerbank system for recycling shouldn't be charged a fee (part of our service to them).

It can often be reassuring to let the person know what we do with the gear, ie assure them we recycle with care for the environment. Lastly, be sure to organise a receipt (recycling e-waste can be claimed as a business expense). All e-waste service fees include GST.

If possible offer people an Ubuntu CD to try at home.

Practice good manual handling techniques when moving computer equipment.

Notes