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What makes troubleshooting problems with laptops challenging for technicians?
What makes troubleshooting problems with laptops challenging for technicians?
- The ease of access to internal components
- The availability of service information
- The presence of lithium-ion batteries
- The unique computing environments (correct)
Why do technicians often become more knowledgeable in repairing a particular manufacturer's laptops?
Why do technicians often become more knowledgeable in repairing a particular manufacturer's laptops?
- As a result of frequent exposure to that brand (correct)
- Due to the ease of battery replacement
- Because of the modular design of internal components
- Because of the availability of repair manuals
What type of batteries are commonly used in laptops today?
What type of batteries are commonly used in laptops today?
- Lithium-ion or lithium-ion polymer batteries (correct)
- Lead-acid batteries
- Nickel-cadmium batteries
- Alkaline batteries
Why is it important for laptops to have a modular battery design?
Why is it important for laptops to have a modular battery design?
What is a common misconception about laptop batteries?
What is a common misconception about laptop batteries?
Which component of a laptop is often connected via a ribbon cable and is easy to replace?
Which component of a laptop is often connected via a ribbon cable and is easy to replace?
What is a common requirement for smaller laptops when it comes to keyboards?
What is a common requirement for smaller laptops when it comes to keyboards?
What is a characteristic of SO-DIMM modules used for laptop memory?
What is a characteristic of SO-DIMM modules used for laptop memory?
In terms of storage, what distinguishes older laptops from newer models?
In terms of storage, what distinguishes older laptops from newer models?
Which type of SSD form factor offers smaller size and no cables compared to traditional SATA-connected SSDs?
Which type of SSD form factor offers smaller size and no cables compared to traditional SATA-connected SSDs?
What is the main advantage of M.2 drives over traditional hard drives when it comes to installation?
What is the main advantage of M.2 drives over traditional hard drives when it comes to installation?
What is required when replacing a traditional hard drive with an SSD?
What is required when replacing a traditional hard drive with an SSD?
How can operating system migration from a hard drive to an SSD be done?
How can operating system migration from a hard drive to an SSD be done?
What type of interfaces are commonly used for built-in wireless functionality in laptops?
What type of interfaces are commonly used for built-in wireless functionality in laptops?
What is the purpose of the Mini PCI Express interfaces on the laptop?
What is the purpose of the Mini PCI Express interfaces on the laptop?
What is the function of the third Mini PCI Express slot specified for wireless wide area network?
What is the function of the third Mini PCI Express slot specified for wireless wide area network?
What is Windows Hello Face used for?
What is Windows Hello Face used for?
What is NFC used for in laptops?
What is NFC used for in laptops?
What is the purpose of the antenna wires connected to wireless cards?
What is the purpose of the antenna wires connected to wireless cards?
What would you use Windows Hello Fingerprint for?
What would you use Windows Hello Fingerprint for?
How are wireless cards typically installed in laptops?
How are wireless cards typically installed in laptops?
Study Notes
- Upgrading from a hard drive to an SSD using the same interface is easy and can significantly improve device performance.
- SSDs come in various form factors, such as M.2 interface, which can offer smaller size and no cables compared to traditional SATA-connected SSDs.
- M.2 SSDs are modular and can be easily added to a system by plugging into a slot and securing with a screw.
- Traditional hard drives have a larger form factor and require access to the laptop's internal components to replace or upgrade.
- Replacing a hard drive with an SSD involves unscrewing covers, disconnecting the drive from the SATA connection, and sliding it out of the bay.
- To add a new drive, the user connects it to a cable, screws it down, and installs it in the laptop.
- M.2 drives are even easier to install, requiring only a single screw to connect or disconnect them from the M.2 interface.
- Performance improvements from upgrading to an SSD can be substantial, leading to common migrations of operating systems from hard drives to SSDs.
- Operating system migration can be done by installing a new operating system and moving user data and applications, or creating a clone or image of the hard drive and transferring it to the SSD.
- Many laptops have built-in wireless functionality using 802.11 or Bluetooth connections, accessible via user-replaceable Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express interfaces on the laptop's motherboard.
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Description
Test your knowledge on upgrading from a hard drive to an SSD, and the advantages of SSDs and the M.2 interface. Learn about the increased speed for reading and writing data, as well as the form factors and compatibility of these storage devices.
