that's about as good as it gets. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:11 PM Subject: Re: Hardware Test Question
Hi, Under System Profiler, under Diagnostics I have 2 items. The Apple Hardware test and the date and results of last run. And the Power On test last run and results. Both items passed. Dan On Apr 25, 2008, at 9:48 AM, David Poehlman wrote: > Interesting. did the instructions say what the name of the file is > and > where it would be located? > > I guess if you run system profiler, you can get some of this. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS > X by > theblind" <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 12:43 PM > Subject: Re: Hardware Test Question > > > Hello Dave, > Not to my knowledge, because no errors were found. According to the > instructions, if an error is found, a report is placed on the hard > drive if it is still accessible. But these instructions don't say if a > report is produced if no errors are found. > Dan > On Apr 25, 2008, at 7:58 AM, David Poehlman wrote: > >> was there a result screen? >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS >> X by >> theblind" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:43 AM >> Subject: Re: Hardware Test Question >> >> >> Hello, >> This is what I did. I decided to run the Apple Hardware Test. My son >> was here to read the screen to me. It was rather simple. >> 1. With the Install DVD 1 in the drive I started the unit while >> holding down D. >> 2. Once the diagnostic tool came up, I asked my Son what it said. He >> said that I had to choose language and that English was already >> selected by default. >> 3. After the next screen came up, it wanted to confirm that I wanted >> to run the test and the default answer is yes. >> 4. The test ran. >> 5. At the end of the test I had some choices: Rerun the test or >> Restart the computer >> 6. I restarted the computer and ejected the CD. >> That's what we found when running the Hardware Test. >> Dan >> >> On Apr 25, 2008, at 7:52 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: >> >>> Hi, I'm interested in this myself. Would it be possible to script >>> the diagnostic tool? Had a couple regretable insidents on my new >>> macbook that have me a bit worried and I was going to post here for >>> help running a diagnostic soon, so this discussion is quite timely. >>> >>> Maybe I'll drop into the apple store and they will help me script it >>> in which case I'd have something to share back. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Erik >>> >>> erik burggraaf >>> >>> Certified Technician >>> Assistive Computing LTD Support and training >>> Sales department: 888-828-2445 >>> Support and Training: 888-255-5194 >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Website coming soon >>> >>> >>> >>> On 24-Apr-08, at 7:11 PM, Ryan Dour wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I would seek help from sighted assistance or your local Genius Bar >>>> for this task. I'm sure your local Apple Store would gladly assist >>>> you, and they've got better tools too. >>>> >>>> Ryan >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 24, 2008, at 4:47 PM, Dan wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> I want to run the Hardware Test. But I have a few questions. >>>>> I doubt if it will work with VO, so here are my questions. >>>>> 1. Is the Default Language English? >>>>> 2. After the Hardware Test comes up, can I just press inter to >>>>> start the test in Inglish? >>>>> 3. How will I know when the test is done? >>>>> 4. Will a report or log be placed on the HD? >>>>> Thanks for any answers in advance. >>>>> Dan >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > >
