Computer Hardware

Computer System Servicing

 Computer Hardware

• The physical components of a computer

system, such as the circuit boards, chassis,
enclosures, peripherals, cables, etc.
• RAM Memory – a form of computer data storage that
stores data and machine code currently being used
• CPU Processor-is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries
out the instructions of a computer program by performing the
basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations
specified by the instructions.
• Motherboard-is a printed circuit board that is the foundation of a
computer, located on the back side or at the bottom of the computer
chassis.
• Power Supply - converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated
DC power for the internal components of a computer.
• Hard Drive-is an electromechanical data storage device that
uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information using one
or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic
material.
Floppy Drive-a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and
flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic
enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles
• CD/DVD ROM Drive-is a pre-pressed optical compact disc that
contains data. Computers can read—but not write to or erase—CD-
ROMs, i.e. it is a type of read-only memory.
• Mice/Mouse- is a hand-held pointing device that detects two-
dimensional motion relative to a surface.
• Keyboard-is a typewriter-style device[1] which uses an arrangement of
buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.
• Modem-translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals
that can travel across conventional phone lines.
• Video Card-a PC component that is used to enhance the quality of
images showed on a display.
• Monitor-an output device that displays information in pictorial form. A
monitor usually comprises the display device, circuitry, casing,
and power supply.
• Sound Card-A sound card (also known as an audio card) is an
internal expansion card that provides input and output of audio
signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.
• Backup Drive-An external hard drive is usually used to store media
that a user needs to be portable, for backups, and when the
internal drive of the computer is already at its full memory capacity.
• Computer Case - A computer case, also known as a computer
chassis, tower, system unit, CPU (when referring to the case as a whole
rather than the processor), or cabinet, is the enclosure that contains most of
the components of a computer (usually excluding the display, keyboard, and
mouse).
References:

• Learning Module Computer Hardware Servicing 7 (Exploratory)

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