Anatomy Of A Computer

Info:

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length of Class: 60 Minutes
Tracks:

Computer Repair
Prerequisties:

None
Purpose of Class:

This class introduces students to the components in a computer. A desktop computer is dissected and the individual parts are shown and their functions are explained. The information presented tries to show how all computing devices share the same components. Whether you have a server, a desktop computer, a laptop or an iPhone this class will explain the hardware that makes it work.

Topics Covered:

Cases and Form Factors
Power Supplies
Optical Drives
Hard Drives
RAM
CPU
Video Cards
Motherboard
BIOS
Heat Sinks and Computer Cooling
Class Notes:

Introduction
The same parts used in a desktop computer are used in a laptop computer, netbook computer, iPhone and probably your next microwave oven
Warnings
Unplug computer
Push in power button after computer is unplugged
Touch metal case to discharge static electricity
Never disassemble the power supply
Overview
The case
Form Factors- The size of the case
ATX
Mini ATX
ITX
Power Supply
Optical Drives
CPU
Heat Sinks / Cooling
If the CPU gets too hot the computer starts acting erratically
RAM
Motherboard
Video Cards
Hard Drives
IDE -- still in many computers, but are now generally obsolete
SATA -- faster the IDE hard drives
Solid State -- have no moving parts
BIOS
Basic Input / Output System
Controls how the hardware functions
Primarily used to change the boot order for devices

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