Laptop Hardware Flashcards
What are the three types of form factor
memory found in a laptop?
Hard disk drive, SSD and M.2
What does SO-DIMM stand for?
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Model
what size is the hard drive inside a laptop?
2.5 inches as opposed to 3.5 in a regular PC
What is a SATA device?
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment is a computer bus interface that connects host adapters to mass storage devices such as hard drives, SSDs etc.
What is the best way to migrate an HDD to an SSD?
Create a clone or image of the hardrive and move it to the SSD.
What is 802.11?
a set of technology standards for wireless network devices.
What is a Mini PCI?
Stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a hardware bus for adding internal components such as adding wireless or bluetooth connectivity.
What is NFC?
Near Filed Communication which allows the transfer of data without needing physical touch. Now being used for laptop authentication