CompTIA A+: Powering and Disassembling the PC

Summary:

This course teaches learners how to protect a PC from irregular electrical events, and how to disassemble and reassemble a PC.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

List and define the common kinds of electrical events that can damage a PC
Select appropriate equipment to protect a PC from power irregularities
Describe the function and internal structure of a power supply
List the voltages used by major PC components and microprocessors
Test circuits in a PC using a multimeter
Disassemble and reassemble a PC

Outline:

Powering the PC
Handling power problems
The power supply
Cooling the PC
Converting power
Connecting the power
Using a multimeter
Preparing to disassemble a PC
Removing the major components
Removing other components
Removing the final pieces
Reassembling the PC
Testing the PC

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the A+ Core Hardware examination and the A+ Operating System Technologies examination.

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+: Computer BasicsCompTIA A+: Bus Structures and MicroprocessorsCompTIA A+: Memory and Data Storage

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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