With some of the issues that have been mentioned on the forum, does anyone have a procedure they do to ensure that their laptop is functioning properly?
The reason I ask is because I'm getting a new MBP, and I want to run all of the tests in the first 14 days. That way, in case anything is wrong, I can return it.
Do you guys have a self-test you put it through, both hardware and software? Thanks for the help.
These are the things I look at, in order:
1. Any case issues: dents, warps or other alignment problems. I check this quickly after I get it out the wrapper.
2. Boot up. I look at the display to check for uneven illumination and dead pixels. The first gray display is good for that. You can also run LCDtest to check later. With these new ones, also check for flickering during the initial startup process. If it flickers, return it for a replacement.
3. Once I've created an account, I open a text document and try ALL keys to make sure they're working, then I check the function keys, which includes checking that there is sound coming from both speakers....
4. I then plug in headphones in the audio out jack to make sure it's working, and to see if there's any abnormal hissing, crackling etc going on.
5. Pop in a movie DVD to see that it works. Maybe burn one too.
6. Connect some USB peripherals and a firewire drive to see that it powers them. I had quite a few experiences with MBPs where the USB port on one side didn't work consistently.
7. If all the above is ok, and there no nasty noises or other very apparent issues, I just start using it.
After a week or so, you'll know if there are any issues. If any of the above fails the test, I immediately return it and ask for a replacement. I usually check the basics in the store so that I don't have to go back with it.
Good luck!
