1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components. Flashcards
Laptops often have ___ for storage. Cheaper ones may opt to use ___.
SSD or SSHD
often 2.5 inch
What kind of storage has no moving parts, tends to be smaller, is quiet, and has less latency?
(SSD) Solid State Drives
What kind of storage has both moving components, and solid state components, caches information?
(SSHD) Solid State Hybrid Drives
What kind of storage is cheaper, moving components, and has more storage quantity?
(HDD) Hard Disk Drive
Laptops tend to use __ connected to a __ to cool down the processor.
Coolant tube, heat sink
How do you remove/replace laptop storage?
By removing the screws, lifting the drive and removing it.
What are two examples of memory modules typically found in laptops and mobile devices?
SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module) Micro-DIMM (Micro Dual In-line Memory Module)
How are memory modules in laptops held in place? How do you replace them?
Hooks. Pull the hooks outward and the memory module will automatically pop up, grab it by the edges and remove. Make sure key is aligned and the copper contacts are all the way down when placing new one in, slide down without pressure and will automatically snap in place.
In many high security environments, laptops may have a built in ___ to authenticate the user, or a peripheral ___ connected by a ___ instead.
Integrated Smart card reader
External reader, USB connected
Often modern laptops lack ___. If they do have one, it can often be removed and replaced with ___.
Optical drives
Storage media
One potential use of an optical drive that can both read and write on a laptop is ___.
Backing up data.
Laptop wireless cards may have ___, ___, ___ adapter slots.
802.11 - wireless connection
W-WAN - cellular-based wireless connection (wireless wide area network)
W-PAN - Bluetooth (wireless personal area network)
Laptop antannae wire will often wrap around the laptop case and go through the ___.
LCD
LCD stands for what? What advantages does it give?
Liquid Crystal Display
Very light and provides high resolution screens.
What are two common form factors for laptop adapter buses? (or what kind of adapter card sizes typically fit into these slots)
Mini PCI
Mini PCI Express
PCI stands for what?
Peripheral Component Interconnect
How do you install adapter cards in laptops?
Place the card into the slot with the key in the right direction, gently push down, use any screws or clips to hold it in place, then connect the antenna by gently pressing down.
Where is the video adapter typically located on a PC?
Where is it typically located on a laptop?
On PCs they are often built into the CPU but can be a separate interface card.
On laptops they are built into the CPU or motherboard. Cannot be typically be upgraded.
What are some disadvantages of LCD screens? What can help negate one disadvantage.
Very fragile, a strong case provides protection.
Resolution is fixed; changing native resolution may cause blurriness.
Where is the power supply located on a laptop?
Nowhere, an external device provides DC power instead via the DC jack.
What is auto-switching power supply (AKA universal)?
A type of power supply that can be used safely anywhere, automatically converts to correct voltage.
What is fixed-input power supply?
Power supply that is rated for a specific voltage and frequency for a country.
What is AC?
Alternating Current, is the standard electricity format that comes out of outlets. Current can change directions.
What is DC?
Direct Current, it flows in only one direction. Used by batteries and needed by most electronics.
