CompTIA A+ Series: Powering and Disassembling the PC
Product Code: APLS04 Time: 4.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

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

Topics:

  • 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

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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