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 >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > >
