Introduction To Hardware Components

  

Random Access Memory (RAM)










Types Of RAM & Their Speed
Tips For Buying RAM
How To Add Memory To A Computer
Problems When Installing Memory
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Types Of CPU


Considerations When Buying
A New CPU (Types & Differences)
Different Speeds Available
For CPU And What Do They Mean
32 Bit Vs 64 Bit – Which One To Choose & Why?
How To Choose A CPU Type For Different Needs?
Graphic Card & Types
How To Install A Graphics Card
Intalling A CD Or DVD burner
Jumper Switch Settings
Hard Disk Upgrade
Different Ports And Why
We Use Them - USB, PS2, DivX
Graphic card & types Virtual Memory
And How To Configure It For Optimum
System Performance



Module 2. Basic Diagnostics











Introduction To Diagnostics:
Software & Hardware Diagnosis
Registry Cleaner,
Virus Scanner And Spyware Detector
How To Diagnose Hardware Failures
How To Configure The BIOS.

Module 3.
Electric Circuits And Components

Understanding Electricity –
What Is Volts, Current, Hertz
Electricity Difference 110V Vs 230V
Power Requirements

Module 4.
Problem Solving and Fault Analysis

Problem Solving
Request Response, Result Strategy
Spare Parts Required
For Problem Solving
How To Troubleshoot
And Isolate Computer Problems
Hardware Failures
Software failures
Recreating A Problem;

Reproducing The Error
How To Tweak Your Computer So
That It Runs Very Fast

Recreating A Problem; Reproducing The Error
How To Tweak Your Computer




Power Up
Boot Drive
Errant Keyboard
Mouse Problems
Slow Computer Performance
Computer freezes and displays
BSOD (Blue screen of death)
No Display On Monitor
No Sound
Computer Rebooting Or Turning Itself Off
How To Troubleshoot
A Computer That Does Not Boot
Module 6.
How To Add Parts





Hands-On Adding RAM
Hands-On Adding/Removing Hard Disk & CDRom
Working With Power Supply & Changing It
Adding CD Rom Drive & Hard Disk
Considerations For Upgrading RAM

Module 7.
Video And Audio Systems

Video Cards
Troubleshooting A Graphics Card
Sound Cards And Troubleshooting

Module 8.
Assembling Your PC

Understanding Which Parts To Put In First
Working With Motherboard And CPU
Replacing Fan
Assembling The Motherboard
Wiring It All Together Common Mistakes
And How To Avoid Them During
Assembling
Checking For Faults After Putting It Together

Module 9.
How To Maintain Your Computer

Performing routine computer maintenance
How to setup startup password
for your computer.
Preventive Maintenance