Notebook Components Flashcards
You want to upgrade the memory module in a notebook computer. What are the most common ways to access the memory slots? (Select two)
– Remove a side panel and pull out the tray holding the memory
– Open a panel on the bottom of the notebook
– Remove the bezel
– Remove the LCD panel
– Remove the keyboard
– Open a panel on the bottom of the notebook
– Remove the keyboard
Your troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer. Nothing appears on the LCD display when the system is powered on. When you connect an external monitor to the system, the windows desktop is displayed properly on the monitor. What could because of this problem? (choose two)
– The built in video card is malfunctioning
– The LCD assembly is malfunctioning
– A new driver for the video board needs to be installed
– The display output has been redirected to the external monitor port using the Fn key
– The bios needs to be updated
– The LCD assembly is malfunctioning
– The display output has been redirected to the external monitor port using the Fn key
You need to replace the video card in a laptop. What is the first that?
– Remove the display wires if the video card is integrated into the motherboard
– Remove the access panel at the bottom of the laptop
– Find a service manual with the correct disassembly procedures
– Remove the bezel
– Remove the keyboard
Find a service manual with the correct disassembly procedures
An internal laptop keyboard is generally connected to laptop system using a:
– Mini Molex connector
– PS/2 port
– USB connector
– Ribbon cable
– Ribbon cable
You have a notebook computer with a built-in wireless network card. One day it stops working. Because the network card is integrated onto the motherboard, you do not want to replace the entire motherboard. What can you use to connect to the wireless network? (Select two)
– Insert a wireless USB network card
– Install a PCI wireless network card
– Enabled the infrared port on the notebook
– Insert express card wireless network card
– Enable the Bluetooth adapter on the notebook
– Insert a wireless USB network card
– Insert express card wireless network card
You have just purchased a new laptop with built-in wireless, Bluetooth, and infrared capabilities provided by many PCIe card. When you go into windows, you do not see the Bluetooth adapter listed in the device manager. What should you do first?
– Enable Bluetooth device and device manager
– Replace the wireless card in laptop
– Enable Bluetooth in the bios
– Update the device driver in windows
Enable Bluetooth in the bios
Whenever users has called to complain about her notebook computer. She reports that it displayed a message indicating the battery was low, then it shut down by itself even though it was plugged into a wall outlet. What should you check first?
– Verify that the battery will accept charge
– Verify the AC adapter LED light is lit when plugged into the wall outlet
– Verify that the power management settings in the bios are configured properly
– Verify that the power management settings in the windows are configured properly
Verify the AC adapter LED light is lit when plugged into the wall outlet
After arriving in a new city today, a traveling sales member calls you stating that his wireless connection no longer works. Yes check the wireless configuration and he knows it to be correct because it was working yesterday. What should he do first?
– Have him manually configure the wireless card to only use 802.11b
– Have him purchased a USB wireless card to use until you can check the problem yourself
– Have him update the drivers for the wireless card
– Having verify the wireless card hardware switch is in the on position
Having verify the wireless card hardware switch is in the on position
You recently upgraded the processor in your laptop computer to a faster processor. The computer runs, but after using it for several minutes, it shuts down unexpectedly. Which of the following should you do first?
– Make sure the case fans are plugged in
– Charge the battery, then run the laptop from the battery
– Use a multi meter to test the inverter
– Test the memory for errors
Make sure the case fans are plugged in
Well using the touchpad, you notice that the mouse is not responding very well, making it difficult to correctly move the mouse around the screen. How can you fix this problem?
– Recalibrate the touchpad
– Clean your fingers and try again
– Replace the touchpad
– Use a stylus on the touchpad
Recalibrate the touchpad
You have been told to replace the hard drive on the laptop computer that has a drive bay assembly from the outside of the computer. Which of the following should you do after powering down the system? (Select two)
– Remove the battery – All of the above – Disconnected keyboard – Remove the system RAM – Unplug the AC power
– Remove the battery
– Unplug the AC power
Which type of interface is typically used for internal wireless networking cards and laptops?
– Mini PCI – FireWire – ExpressCard – PCI – USB
Mini PCI
You recently replaced a malfunction video card on your laptop after reassembling a laptop, everything works well except for the wireless network connection. The wireless adapter function correctly before you replace the video card. What would most likely resolve the problem?
– Reconnect the antenna connection in the bezel
– Use wireless network adapter that plugs into a USB port
– Reconnect the laptop battery
– Replace the wireless network card
Reconnect the antenna connection in the bezel
Your troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer system. The user has indicated that the screen suddenly became dark and difficult to read downloading a large file through his wireless network card while the system was plugged in at his desk. You checked the system and determine that the backlight has stopped working. Which of the following could be the cause? (Select two)
– The inverter in the LCD assembly has malfunction
– The extended download place high demands on the system DC power; causing the BIOS the shut off the backlight
– The wireless network card is emitting radio signals that interfere with the backlight; causing the stop functioning
– The cold cathode fluorescent lamp is burned out and needs to be replaced
– The AC adapter brick is no longer converting AC power to DC power for the backlight
– The inverter in the LCD assembly has malfunction
– The cold cathode fluorescent lamp is burned out and needs to be replaced
You need to replace the hard disc in your laptop computer. Which of the following hard drive sizes would you likely choose for your laptop?
– 2.5 inches
– 3.5 inches
– 5.25 inches
– 1.25 inches
– 2.5 inches
