Computer Service & Repair: Hardware
Career Diploma
Computer Service & Repair: Hardware Course Outline
Your comprehensive Computer Service and Repair: Hardware course has been carefully prepared by the very best professional educators and curriculum developers who have “been there, done that.” That means you’ll learn the latest real-world procedures and techniques that can’t be learned in books alone.
When you enroll in this course, you will receive a CD ROM that contains:
- CertBlaster Preparation Exam
- PC Repair FAQ’s
- eGlossary
- Troubleshooting flowcharts
- Sample reports
- A+ mapping grids
- Video clips
Here are the courses you will take while pursuing your Computer Service and Repair: Hardware program:
Lesson 1: Introducing Hardware
Introduction to major hardware components of a computer; Input and output devices; Importance of the motherboard; Creating style sheets and implement CSS code into html websites.
Lesson 2: Discovering The Power Behind Computers
Make-up of the ATX motherboard; Types of computer cases; Basic electricity concepts; Common electrical components; Troubleshooting tools.
Lesson 3: The Mother of All Boards
The boot process; Role of processor socket; Chip sets; PCI buses; Resetting jumpers and dip switches; Configuration settings in CMOS RAM; the POST process; Replacing a motherboard.
Lesson 4: Getting Behind the Mind of a Computer
Main features of a processor; Overclocking a processor; Types of processors; Ways to cool a processor; Processor related computer issues; Diagnosing booting problems.
Lesson 5: Strategy to Remember
Types of memory; Installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting memory; Copyright and software license issues.
Lesson 6: Understanding Computer Storage
Solid state vs. magnetic hard drives; Types of partitions used in Windows operating systems; ATA standards; Hard drive installation; Creating workable partitions; Hard drive jumpers; Standard hard drive errors.
Lesson 7: The Ins and Outs of Computers
Input/Output devices; USB interface technologies; Serial and parallel ports; Monitor types and settings; Video cards; Windows Device Manager.
Lesson 8: Computers and the Media
Sound card interface; TV tuners vs. video capture cards; Optical drive technologies and installation; Utilizing tape technology; Digital camera integration; MIDI technology.
Lesson 9: Networking
Bandwidth characteristics; Types of wireless standards; The role of the network/wireless card; Functionality of hubs and switches; Routers; Firewalls; Common ports; Troubleshooting IP networks.
Lesson 10: Cutting the Cord
Notebook computers; Notebooks vs. netbooks; Recovering a notebook’s operating system; Upgrading the OS of a portable computer; Port replicators; Docking stations; Card slots; Power-saving options; Types of memory modules on portable computers; Troubleshooting video problems.
Lesson 11: Putting it on Paper
Laser, inkjet, impact, thermal, and solid ink printers; Installing local printers and network printers; Sharing printers; Printer maintenance; Troubleshooting printer problems.
Ready to get started on your Computer Service & Repair: Hardware training? Enroll online or call 1-800-957-5412 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
