[OLPC-SF] OLPC delpoyed school in M'Boro Senegal

[Bruce Baikie]

  Joachim

Can we plan a training during the May meeting?

regards
Bruce


> Bruce-
> I would be able to walk someone through the basic repairs/parts
> replacement. Though most people that are at least a little technically
> inclined have no trouble figuring out XO repair things on their own. In
> anycase, I'd be happy to offer an afternoon of training.
> -Joachim Pedersen -OLPC-SF sometimes Repair volunteer
>
> On Tue, 2011-03-22 at 13:29 -0700, Bruce Baikie wrote:
>> Sameer
>>
>> I just did a follow up site visit with an OLPC deployed school in the
>> north of Senegal in M'Boro.  This as an OLPC Africa Corp deployment.
>> Two years I was there when the project started and it was good to see
>> it in person two years later.
>>
>> The biggest issue is the failure of the screens, then power cord, and
>> third keyboards.  Of the 170 XO's, 67 have screen issues.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am arranging for support from a person from TechSoup who will be
>> living in Dakar for one year to provide the support for this project.
>>
>> So where I need help is:
>>      1. This TechSoup person needs training on the maintenance of OLPC
>> XO's before he leaves this summer for Dakar.
>>      2. Can you recommend a HW person who can spend time with him?
>>      3. Can our group help some how with these issues or replacement
>> parts?
>>
>> Best regards
>> Bruce
>>
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