1. Installing Hardware and Display Components Flashcards
What is meant by volatile memory?
Give an example
It requires power to maintain its data.
RAM is an example.
Give some examples of non-volatile memory.
Solid State Drives (SSD) and USB
Differentiate between memory and storage (using the desk analogy may help)
Storage: The hard-drive of a computer (filing cabinet)
Memory: Collection of chips with no moving parts (desk that you put files on to work on)
Where would you find a SODIMM?
In a laptop.
Can you replace video cards in a laptop and why/why not?
No, because they are built into the motherboard
Give 3 reasons why using an SSD over a hard drive would be beneficial
- Quieter
- More reliable
- Uses less power
- Smaller
- Better overall performance
What are some considerations when migrating from a HDD to an SSD?
- If the new drive fits in the space designated (may need external housing/different connectors)
- If cloning, need external housing and enough space on the SSD
- Be mindful of time elapsed/changes made between original cloning (image) and restoration
What is the form factor of an mSATA?
1/8 of 2.5”
What is a recovery disk?
A mini OS environment that can be used to prepare the new disk to receive an operating system
Where would you need to use an anti-static mat and wristband for HDD/SDD replacement?
When removing a hard drive from a computer
Name 3 benefits of the USB Wi-Fi adapter.
- Don’t need any cables (including power)
- Don’t need to upgrade system
- Don’t have to install additional internal hardware
Define a PAN (Personal Area Network)
Peripheral devices connected to a personal computer, often by Bluetooth
Where would you need to use a USB dongle?
For older laptops that don’t have Bluetooth capabilities. They have one end with a specific connection for the type of BT adapter you want to install
How many pins did the Mini PCI internal architecture have?
124 pins
