31 Questions
What makes troubleshooting problems with laptops challenging?
The unique computing environments and form factor of laptops
Why do technicians often become more knowledgeable in repairing a specific manufacturer's laptops?
Due to the ease of repairing that particular brand of laptops
What is important to have when traveling with a laptop?
A power source for the laptop
What are some common battery technologies used in laptops today?
Lithium ion and lithium-ion polymer
What is one advantage of upgrading to an SSD from a hard drive using the same interface?
Faster transfer speeds
In what way are M.2 SSDs different from traditional hard drives?
They have a smaller physical size and no cables
What may be required when replacing or upgrading storage in laptops?
Removing screws and disconnecting from the SATA connection
Which type of hard drives have a SATA connection?
Traditional hard drives
How is adding a new SSD with an M.2 interface to a laptop different from replacing a drive?
It involves a single screw to connect or disconnect the drive
What is one of the benefits of migrating from a hard drive to an SSD using an image of the hard drive?
Avoiding the need for a new operating system installation
What can be added to laptops using Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express interfaces?
Wireless connectivity
What type of interfaces are present on the bottom right of the laptop?
Mini PCI Express for wireless LAN and wireless PAN
What is the slot in the middle of the laptop designed for?
Wireless wide area network (cellular) connection
What authentication options might a newer operating system provide?
Face recognition and fingerprint
Where would you find the different authentication options in Windows settings?
Account settings
What can Windows Hello Face use to authenticate a user?
Face recognition through the camera
What type of sensor is located underneath the keyboard for system authentication?
Fingerprint sensor
What technology is being used more with laptops for data transfer and authentication without physically touching the device?
Near-field communication (NFC)
Where can you use NFC for authentication to a laptop?
In hospitals and warehouses
What are the characteristics of Windows Hello Fingerprint?
Uses fingerprint reader for authentication
What happens to the capacity of laptop batteries with each charge?
It decreases
What is true about laptop batteries and their compatibility with different makes and models?
They are specific to each make and model
What can be done in some laptop models to extend the usage time?
Swap out the battery
What is a primary input component of a laptop that is easily replaceable with a ribbon cable connection?
Keyboard
What is true about the keyboard layouts of smaller laptops?
They need reconfiguration for compactness
What should be done to avoid damage when replacing keycaps on a laptop keyboard?
Handle them carefully
What can be used to upgrade the memory in laptops?
SO-DIMM modules
What prevents memory upgrades in some laptops?
Non-modular memory
What type of storage device has no moving parts?
Solid state drive
What is common to both hard drives and solid state drives used in laptops?
Moving parts
Which component of a laptop is typically soldered directly to the motherboard?
Memory
Study Notes
- Laptop batteries can be discharged and recharged without harm, but their capacity decreases with each charge, leading to eventual replacement.
- Laptop batteries are specific to each make and model, requiring careful purchasing.
- Laptop batteries can be easily swapped out in some models for extended use.
- Keyboards are a primary input component, easily replaceable with a ribbon cable connection.
- Smaller laptops require reconfiguration of keyboard layouts for compactness.
- Keycaps are delicate and require careful handling during replacement to avoid damage.
- Memory in laptops can be upgraded using SO-DIMM modules, which are common in laptops and easily installed.
- Some laptops have non-modular memory, soldered directly to the motherboard, preventing upgrades.
- Laptops use either hard drives or solid state drives for storage, with the latter being solid-state and having no moving parts.
Test your knowledge about upgrading from a hard drive to an SSD and understanding the M.2 interface. Learn about the advantages of SSDs over traditional hard drives and how they can greatly improve device performance.
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