42 Questions
What can make repairing laptops challenging for technicians?
The variety of form factors
Why do technicians often become more knowledgeable in repairing a specific manufacturer's laptops?
Those laptops are more widely purchased by their organization
What type of power source is important for laptops when traveling?
Modular batteries
What makes some laptop batteries different from others?
Their modularity
Why is accessing the internal components of a laptop challenging?
The unique form factor design of laptops
What is a key feature of many laptop batteries?
Modularity for easy removal
What is the significant advantage of using an SSD over a hard drive?
Increased speed for reading and writing data
What type of interface is available on many devices for SSDs?
M.2
How is the process of replacing a hard drive with an SSD described in the text?
Very simple and straightforward
What is one method mentioned in the text for migrating from a hard drive to an SSD?
Creating a clone or image of the hard drive and moving it to the SSD
What additional feature is often included in newer laptops' system boards or motherboards?
802.11 wireless functionality
What does the M.2 interface allow for in terms of SSDs?
Smaller size and increased storage capacity
Why is it mentioned that the process of replacing a hard drive with an SSD is 'relatively easy'?
Because it only involves removing a few screws and connecting the new drive
What is a potential drawback of migrating to an SSD by installing an operating system on the SSD and manually moving user data and applications?
Time-consuming due to multiple installations
What is one way to migrate from a hard drive to an SSD without the need for a new operating system installation?
Using third-party software to create a clone or image of the hard drive and move it to the SSD
What additional wireless connectivity can be added to older laptops via Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express interfaces?
802.11 wireless functionality
What is one potential benefit of creating a single image file to migrate data to multiple systems?
The ability to create multiple copies across multiple systems using one single image file
What is a potential requirement for performing a drive-to-drive image when migrating data between systems?
The requirement for simultaneous operation of two systems or support for multiple drives within one system
What type of batteries are commonly used in laptops?
Lithium ion or lithium-ion polymer batteries
What happens to the capacity of a lithium ion or lithium-ion polymer battery each time it is charged?
The capacity diminishes slightly
What is the primary input component of a laptop into the operating system?
Keyboard
What type of memory module is commonly used in laptops and other mobile devices?
SO-DIMM module
What happens if the memory in a laptop is physically soldered to the motherboard?
Memory cannot be upgraded or changed
What form of storage space do older laptops commonly have?
Magnetic disks
What are newer laptops more likely to have instead of spinning hard drives?
SSDs
What happens if a laptop's memory is on a SO-DIMM module?
Memory can be easily modified
What might happen if an external keyboard is used with a laptop?
Problems with the integrated keyboard may be worked around
What is the most used component of a laptop?
Keyboard
What is commonly used instead of a numeric keypad on smaller laptops?
Inverted T for arrow keys underneath Shift key
What is important to check when replacing keycaps on a laptop keyboard?
The manufacturer's instructions and recommendations
What is the purpose of the Mini PCI and Mini PCI Express interfaces on the laptop?
To allow connection to a wireless local area network and a wireless personal area network
What does Windows Hello Face use for authentication?
Camera on the system
What is the purpose of NFC technology in laptops?
To transfer data or perform authentication without physically touching the device
How do you use Windows Hello Fingerprint for authentication?
By sliding your finger across the fingerprint sensor
What could be inserted into the slot specified for wireless wide area network in the laptop?
A third-party cellular provider's card
What is the function of the small sensor located underneath the keyboard?
To recognize fingerprints for system authentication
What is the purpose of the antenna wires connected to wireless cards in laptops?
To improve signal reception for wireless connections
What is the benefit of using biometrics for laptop authentication?
It provides additional factors of authentication
What type of technology allows data or authentication transfer without physically touching the laptop?
Near-field communication (NFC)
What is the function of NFC technology in laptops?
To enable quick authentication without touching the device
What does Windows Hello Fingerprint use for authentication?
Fingerprint sensor
What could be inserted into the slot specified for wireless wide area network in the laptop?
Third-party cellular provider's card
Learn about the advantages of solid state drives (SSD) and how easy it is to upgrade from a traditional hard drive. Understand the differences between SSDs and HDDs, and the significant speed improvements offered by SSDs.
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