Just bought used laptop and want to know best way to test it.

[pr-man 1]

What programs etc do you guys use to test out laptops and to make sure all is functioning etc.

 

The laptop that is coming is a Sony Vaio PCG-FR130

 

AthlonXP 2000+

512 megs pc2100

GF4 420 16 meg

40 gig HD

CDRW/DVD

14" XGA

etc etc

[AndyFair 0]

I would run things like memtest, Sandra, and leave it running for a while doing one of the burn-in tests for a couple of hours.

You may also want to try a burn-in with the power pack unpugged, to see whether the battery is fubar'ed or not.

 

Rgds

AndyF