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 ====== First Time Checklist ======
-==== The ultimate first time checklist guide to help you getting started with your new laptop! ====
-  * Ordered List ItemCheck box for obvious shipping damage
+After you receive any new, or refurbished machine, there are things you should do and check before using the device, in case you might want to return it.
-  * Check laptop for dents and scratches
-  * Check packaging (confirm new model)
+(checkbox)Check the box for shipping damage, especially the tape that usually says "Do Not Accept If Seal Is Broken" as this might mean that someone tampered with your gadget in transit. However, if it is an imported device, that might have been your country's customs.  \\ We also highly recommend you take a video of you unboxing the gadget, in case seller tries to claim you broke it.\\
-  * Check power brick and cord damage
+(checkbox)Check the device itself for any dents, scratches, chipped paint, cracked broken plastic etc. \\
-  * Check for cracks, fractures or impact marks
+(checkbox)Check you actually received what you bought \\
-  * Open and close lid (check hinges)
+(checkbox)Check if the power adapter isn't damaged \\
-  * When setting up Windows for the first time, don’t connect to the internet, therefore you won’t have to deal with unnecessary microsoft services
+(checkbox)Check if hinges are working correctly by opening and closing the laptop a few times. \\
-  * Verify actual specs are what you bought (hwinfo and model number)
+(checkbox)Verify actual hardware specs are what you ordered. They should be printed on the box. If not, there should be at least a serial number you can use to check your exact unit on your OEM's website.  \\
-  * Check all keys multiple hits (enter key)
+(checkbox)If your device didn't come with an OS, install it. If you are installing Windows, check our [[:laptopwiki:guides:os:windows:general:cleaninstall|Installation Guide]]  \\
-  * Check for dead pixels (black and white screen tests)
+(checkbox)Test the keyboard for any keys feel wrong, are damaged or don't work at all. You can use something like this [[https://www.keyboardtester.com/|https://www.keyboardtester.com/]] \\
-  * Check all ports working (check snugness and fit)
+(checkbox)Use [[https://lcdtech.info/en/tests/dead.pixel.htm|Dead-Pixel Check]] to check for any dead pixels out of the box. \\ Warranty coverage on dead pixels varies from OEM to OEM, usually you need a group of 5-10 dead pixels in one spot.  \\
-  * Check profiles and fan speeds (noise)
+(checkbox)Check if all ports are working. USB-C and A ports should be really tight on a brand new device. \\
-  * Check RGB across diff profiles (dark room and well lit)
+(checkbox)Check for display backlight bleed. Sadly this is normal with IPS displays and there is nothing you can do about it. \\
-  * Check for backlight bleed
+(checkbox)If your system has a backlit or RGB keyboard, try out all possible modes. \\
-  * Check trackpad for motion and click feel
+(checkbox)Check if your device's OEM software contains controls over fans. \\
-  * Check different resolutions
+(checkbox)If you have a high resolution display (1440p and 2160p) check if they work properly and set display scaling so you can actually see what is on the screen. \\
-  * Take system image “out of the box”
+(checkbox)Create a [[:laptopwiki:guides:utils:macrium|system image]], just in case \\
-  * Remove bloatware (McAfee, etc.)
+(checkbox)Remove all bloatware. That is usually stuff like McAfee or any other Antivirus, Amazon links, preinstalled sponsored Windows games and apps, Windows system apps you don't use.  \\ For Lenovo Legion devices, this includes [[laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:vantagereset|uninstalling Lenovo Vantage]] and installing [[https://github.com/BartoszCichecki/LenovoLegionToolkit|Lenovo Legion Toolkit]]. If you have a Thinkpad, install [[https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/lenovo-commercial-vantage/9NR5B8GVVM13|Vantage Commercial]]. \\
-  * Update Vantage software (if available)
+(checkbox)Connect to internet and let Windows Update run. This will reinstall some Windows Store bloatware, so repeat the step above. \\
-  * Update bios (check Discord for best current version). However if you don’t have any issue with it, don’t. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken. [First time users, don’t update Bios]
+(checkbox)Charge the battery and confirm 100% as start point. Then, if your device supports it, limit it's maximum charge to save on charge cycles, especially if you plan to use it on AC power only. \\
-  * Update NVIDIA driver (check Discord for best current version)
+(checkbox)You can use benchmarking software (Cinebench for CPU, Aida64 + Unigine Heaven for combined GPU+CPU stress test, 3Dmark Timespy/Firestrike for an overall benchmark, Shadow of the Tomb Raider for a realistic game benchmark) to confirm expected performance from your hardware. \\
-  * Connect to wifi and run Windows update
-  * Take system image “updated” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BGn4MivJw
-  * Charge battery and confirm 100% as start point
-  * Review Discord/Reddit for any new issues experienced by new owners
-  * Install benchmarking and hardware info tools
-  * Confirm benchmarks measure up to other users of same model (Cinebench for CPU, aida64+heaven for combined load stress test, 3Dmark timespy/firestrike for an overall benchmark, shadow of the tomb raider for a non-synthetic benchmark)
-  * Download some games and enjoy your new Legion