Date   : Sat, 20 Nov 1982 02:01:00-EST
From   : Herb Lin <LIN@Mit-Mc>
Subject: diagnostics for new computers, fresh out of box

can anyone tell me about what i should do in the way of diagnostics
when i actually open the box that a new computer comes in?  it seems
there should be diagnostics that could give the system a workout
BEFORE marginal components fail when out-of-warranty.  any suggestions
for (a) home-programmed tests, (b) diagnostic packages, (c) hardware
diddling, (d) anything else?  how long should these things be run?

also, what is the "recommended" factory burn-in time for components in
testing?  clearly 200 hours is better than 48, but how much better?

i'll post answers to the list.

thanks.