8-C Flashcards
What are the upgrade opportunities available for laptops?
Adding RAM, replacing the battery, replacing the fixed disk
Unlike desktop PCs, laptops have fewer upgrade opportunities due to their design.
What specialized hardware features are common in laptops?
Built-in screen, integrated keyboard, touchpad, I/O ports
Laptops are designed for portability and differ from desktop PCs.
What hand tools are recommended for laptop disassembly?
Precision screwdrivers, appropriate hand tools
Smaller screws are used in laptops than in desktops.
What is a useful tip for keeping track of screws during laptop disassembly?
Take a photo of the underside of the laptop and tape screws to the relevant points
This helps avoid losing screws and knowing their placement.
What materials are typically used for laptop frames?
Plastics, aluminum
These materials cover the internal components of the laptop.
What is the purpose of an AC adapter for laptops?
To convert AC supply from power company to DC voltages used by laptop components
The AC adapter is essential for laptop operation when connected to wall power.
What type of battery is commonly used in laptops?
Removable, rechargeable Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery packs
Li-ion batteries are available in various cell configurations.
What should be done before inserting or removing a laptop battery pack?
Turn off the machine and unplug it from the AC wall outlet
This prevents electrical damage and potential harm.
What is the maximum usable life of a Li-ion battery?
Around 2–3 years
Battery life can be affected by charging habits and temperature.
What are SODIMMs in laptops?
Small outline DIMMs used for laptop DDRx SDRAM
SODIMMs are smaller than regular DIMMs and have specific compatibility.
What types of adapter cards might be used in laptops?
Mini PCIe, mSATA, M.2
These formats provide various connectivity options but are not interchangeable.
What is the difference between migration and replacement during disk upgrades?
Migration involves creating an image of the old drive; replacement backs up data before installing a new drive
Both methods ensure data is preserved during upgrades.
What form factors are common for laptop HDDs?
2.5” and 1.8” form factors
2.5” drives are slower and lower in capacity compared to 3.5” desktop versions.
What is the typical interface for magnetic drives in laptops?
SATA data and power connectors
These connectors mate directly to the drive bay without cables.
What is the significance of the M.2 form factor?
Allows SSDs to interface with PCI Express bus for higher speeds
M.2 adapters come in various lengths and widths.
What is the role of a biometric sensor in laptops?
Records a unique body feature for authentication, typically a fingerprint
Can also utilize facial recognition or iris scanning.
What does NFC stand for, and what is its primary use in laptops?
Near-field communication; used to pair peripheral devices or connect to smartphones
NFC can be integrated into keyboards, touchpads, or fingerprint readers.
Fill in the blank: Laptops typically have _______ internal mass storage device.
one
This necessitates careful planning for data migration during upgrades.
True or False: It is always necessary to completely disassemble a laptop to replace the keyboard.
False
Accessing the keyboard for replacement can vary by model.
What should be done if the data cable for a keyboard will not pull out?
Release the latch holding the cable in place
Cables are typically flat ribbon types secured by latches.
