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Laptop Hardware 1.1 Flashcards

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Laptop hardware is engineered to what specifications?

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Precise specifications

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What is easier to do with some laptop hardware than others?

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It is easier to fix some laptop hardware than it is others

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What process can fixing a laptop be?

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It can be an ongoing process to fix a laptop

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What will vary between laptop makers?

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The details will vary between laptop makers.

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What is the power source for a laptop when unplugged?

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A laptop’s power source when unplugged is the battery.

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What power source on a laptop can be easily replaced or require a tear down?

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The battery can be easily replaced or require a teardown

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Li-ion?

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Lithium Ion

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LiPo?

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Lithium Polymer

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What are the two(2) common batteries used in laptops?

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Lithium; Ion and Polymer

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What effect diminishes the capacity after charging it

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The memory effect

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What is the memory effect?

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The memory effect is where the charging the battery diminishes the capacity

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What can vary between laptop batteries.

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The form factor(size,shape, etc)

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What is constantly changing with laptop batteries?

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Technology is constantly changing with laptop batteries.

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What is the most used component of a laptop?

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The keyboard is the most used component of a laptop

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What board can be easy to replace on a laptop?

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A keyboard can be easy to replace(may not always be this simple)

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What may a laptop keyboard require to replace(2)?

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A few screws and single ribbon cable

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How can you externally connect a keyboard to a laptop that’s not very portable but can be used in a pinch?

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A USB keyboard can be externally connected to a laptop and used in a pinch.

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What maybe removed or replaced with laptop keys?

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A key cap maybe removed or replaced with laptop keys

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What can be a delicate procedure to replace with laptop keys?

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They key caps can be a delicate procedure to replace with a laptop

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What instructions should you check to make sure you don’t accidentally break the key cap or the components underneath?

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You should check the manufacturer’s instructions before you try to replace or remove the laptop keys

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SO-DIMM

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Small
Outline
Dual
In-line
Memory
Module

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What is the memory used in laptops and mobile devices

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SO-DIMM

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How easy is it to replace memory modules in laptops and mobile devices?

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It is easy to replace memory modules for laptops and mobile devices.

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What system can a laptop memory be soldered onto?

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Some laptop memory can be soldered onto a system board

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Is there any upgrade available for a laptop memory that is soldered onto the system board?
No, upgrade is available for memory that is soldered onto the system board.
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What type of replacement is required when you have a laptop memory soldered to the system board?
A full system replacement is required when you have a laptop memory soldered onto the system board
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What disks are traditional spinning drive platters?
magnetic disks
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What size do magnetic disks do magnetic disks come in(1)?
2.5" inch size magnetic disks
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What size do magnetic disks come in for desktops?
Desktops magnetic disks are 3.5 inches
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What size do magnetic disks come in for both sizes(2)?
2.5 & 3.5 inch; Are the sizes magnetic disks come in.
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SSD?
Solid State Drive
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What is SSD all of?
A SSD is all memory.
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Is there any moving parts for a solid state drive?
No there are no moving parts for a solid state drive
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What are the benefits of a solid state drive (3)?
1. Fast access time 2. Less latency 3. Silent Hint: FAT LLS
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What size do you solid state drives come in?
The size of a solid state drive is 2.5 in
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What is a smaller form factor than SSD
M.2 is a smaller form factor than SSD
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What do you not have with M.2 storage(2)?
You have no SATA data or power cables
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What is it easy to do with M.2 storage(2)?
It is easy to install and replace with M.2 storage
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What type of upgrade do you get going from a spinning hard drive to a SSD?
It's an impressive upgrade migrating from a spinning hard drive to a SSD. It's almost like getting a new laptop.
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How do you install an OS onto A SSD(steps;2)?
1. Move documents 2. Install apps
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What do you have to move to install an OS between drives?
Documents between drives
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What are you required to install when moving a OS to the SSD from migrating from a hard drive?
You are required to install the apps.
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What can be consuming when migrating from a hard drive to a SSD?
Time; It can be time consuming when moving from a hard drive to a SSD.
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What doesn't require an install when migrating from a HDD?
Image/Clone(ing); Doesn't require you to install the OS
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What allows you to move everything from one to another when migrating from a HDD to a SSD?
A Image/clone allows you to move everything from one to another
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What migrating software is sometimes included with a SSD?
Imaging/cloning software is sometimes included with the SSD
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What options do you have for imaging software(2;words)?
Many commercial and open source options.
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How many at a time can you create with an image file?
One at a time; You can create an image file one at a time
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What is a drive to drive image?
A image directly from another drive
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A image directly from another drive is called?
A drive to drive inage
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What network connectivity allows you to connect without wires?
Wireless network connectivity; allows you to connect without wires
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LAN
L ocal Area Network
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What area network can 802.11 provide?
802.11 can provide a local area network(LAN)
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What speed can 802.11 go to?
802.11 can be high speed
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What does 802.11 allow access to?
802.11 allows access to the internet
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What area network is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a personal area network(PAN)
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PAN
PersonaI Area Network
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What range can Bluetooth operate in?
Bluetooth can operate in a short range
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What can Bluetooth connect to?
Brought connects to;Peripherals and other nearby devices
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What metrics allow you sign in or unlock your laptop with a fingerprint reader or face recognition?
Bio-metrics; allows you to use your fingerprint or face to unlock your device
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Something you are?
Biometrics is something you are
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What configuration may biometrics require in the OS?
Additional;Biometrics may require additional config in the OS
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What is required for most options of Biometrics?
Hardware; Biometrics may require hardware
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How secure are biometrics?
Relatively; Biometrics are relatively secure
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How are faces and fingerprints for biometrics?
Unique; Biometrics are quite unique.
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NFC
Near Field Communication
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What distance network is NFC?
short; NFC is a short distance network
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How many centimeters or less does NFC work within?
4 cm or less; NFC works within 4 cm or less
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What is NFC used for?
Data transfers or authentication; Are uses for NFC
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What transfers can you do with NFC?
Data;You can do data transfers for NFC
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Where is NFC common (2)?
NFC is common on mobile phones in smart devices
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What method can you have on your wrist using NFC
Payment method; You can have a payment method on your wrist through NFC like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, etc.
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What can you use NFC for without the need for typing a password?
Authentication; You can use NFC for authentication instead of using a password
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Where can you use NFC (3)?
Hospital workstations, warehouses, and manufacturing

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