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Buying a prebuilt laptop from the store is typically an exercise in frustration. The features you want are usually not all available in one computer, and the price can be exorbitant. Not to mention all the software that the companies stuff into it. You can bypass all that if you're willing to get your hands a little dirty. Building your own laptop is tough, but incredibly rewarding. Follow this guide to learn how | Buying a prebuilt laptop from the store is typically an exercise in frustration. The features you want are usually not all available in one computer, and the price can be exorbitant. Not to mention all the software that the companies stuff into it. You can bypass all that if you're willing to get your hands a little dirty. Building your own laptop is tough, but incredibly rewarding. Follow this guide to learn how | ||
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#Make sure that the battery is inserted. It is easy to forget the battery in the build process, but make sure that it is inserted and charging properly before booting up the computer. | #Make sure that the battery is inserted. It is easy to forget the battery in the build process, but make sure that it is inserted and charging properly before booting up the computer. | ||
#[[Test PC Ram with MemTest86|Check your memory]]. Before you install an operating system, run Memtest86+ to ensure that your memory is working correctly, and that your computer is functioning in general. Memtest86+ can be downloaded for free online, and can be booted from a CD or USB drive. | #[[Test PC Ram with MemTest86|Check your memory]]. Before you install an operating system, run Memtest86+ to ensure that your memory is working correctly, and that your computer is functioning in general. Memtest86+ can be downloaded for free online, and can be booted from a CD or USB drive. | ||
| − | #*You can also check that the memory you installed is recognized by using the [[Enter | + | #*You can also check that the memory you installed is recognized by using the [[Enter BIOS|BIOS]]. Find the Hardware or Monitor section to see if your memory appears. |
#Install an operating system. For self-built laptops, you can choose between [[Install Windows 8|Microsoft Windows]] or a [[Install Linux|Linux distribution]]. Windows costs money and has a reputation for being insecure, but it offers a larger range of program and hardware compatibility. Linux is free, more secure than Windows, and supported by a community of volunteer developers. | #Install an operating system. For self-built laptops, you can choose between [[Install Windows 8|Microsoft Windows]] or a [[Install Linux|Linux distribution]]. Windows costs money and has a reputation for being insecure, but it offers a larger range of program and hardware compatibility. Linux is free, more secure than Windows, and supported by a community of volunteer developers. | ||
#*There are many versions of Linux to choose from, but some of the more popular include [[Install Ubuntu Linux|Ubuntu]], Mint, and Debian. | #*There are many versions of Linux to choose from, but some of the more popular include [[Install Ubuntu Linux|Ubuntu]], Mint, and Debian. | ||
