Laptop Hardware 1.1 & 1.2 Flashcards

1
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Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)

A

No memory effect
But over the years, the battery diminishes and cant maintain the same charge

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2
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What is SO-DIMM?

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Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module
Very common for laptop and mobile devices.

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3
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What is the physical size of laptop hard drives?

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  • Their form factor is 2.5 inches

Additional Info:
- SSD’s are 2.5 inches and therefore can be used in either Laptop or PC
- Laptops can also use M.2 SSD’s
- Standard hard drive size for PC’s is 3.5 inches

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4
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What are the different LCD technologies?

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TN (Twisted Nematic)
IPS (In Plane Switching)
VA (Vertical Alignment)
OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)

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5
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What is Twisted Nematic LCD?

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  • Original LCD tech.
  • Fast response (good for gaming)
  • Must look directly at it for good color
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What is IPS?

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  • In plane switching
  • Has excellent colors
  • More expensive that TN
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What is a VA LCD?

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  • Vertical Alignment
  • Good middle ground of TN and IPS
  • Good color, good response
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What is OLED?

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  • Organic compound that emits light when given an electric current
  • Very light/thin display, doesn’t even need glass to protect it
  • Higher cost than LCD
  • Found on phones, tablets, smart watches
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