SSD Upgrade and M.2 Interface Quiz

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What makes troubleshooting problems with laptops challenging?

The number of manufacturers producing laptops

The availability of service information for laptops

The color options available for laptops

The unique computing environments and form factor of laptops (correct)

Why do technicians often become more knowledgeable in repairing a specific manufacturer's laptops?

As part of a strategic partnership with the laptop manufacturer

Because that's the only brand of laptops available in the market

Due to the ease of repairing that particular brand of laptops (correct)

To increase the warranty period of those laptops

What is important to have when traveling with a laptop?

An external keyboard for the laptop

A portable printer for the laptop

A laptop case with extra padding

A power source for the laptop (correct)

What are some common battery technologies used in laptops today?

Lithium ion and lithium-ion polymer Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of upgrading to an SSD from a hard drive using the same interface?

Faster transfer speeds Signup and view all the answers

In what way are M.2 SSDs different from traditional hard drives?

They have a smaller physical size and no cables Signup and view all the answers

What may be required when replacing or upgrading storage in laptops?

Removing screws and disconnecting from the SATA connection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hard drives have a SATA connection?

Traditional hard drives Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What can be added to laptops using Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express interfaces?

Wireless connectivity Signup and view all the answers

What type of interfaces are present on the bottom right of the laptop?

Mini PCI Express for wireless LAN and wireless PAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the slot in the middle of the laptop designed for?

Wireless wide area network (cellular) connection Signup and view all the answers

What authentication options might a newer operating system provide?

Face recognition and fingerprint Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find the different authentication options in Windows settings?

Account settings Signup and view all the answers

What can Windows Hello Face use to authenticate a user?

Face recognition through the camera Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensor is located underneath the keyboard for system authentication?

Fingerprint sensor Signup and view all the answers

What technology is being used more with laptops for data transfer and authentication without physically touching the device?

Near-field communication (NFC) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you use NFC for authentication to a laptop?

In hospitals and warehouses Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of Windows Hello Fingerprint?

Uses fingerprint reader for authentication Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the capacity of laptop batteries with each charge?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is true about laptop batteries and their compatibility with different makes and models?

They are specific to each make and model Signup and view all the answers

What can be done in some laptop models to extend the usage time?

Swap out the battery Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary input component of a laptop that is easily replaceable with a ribbon cable connection?

Keyboard Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the keyboard layouts of smaller laptops?

They need reconfiguration for compactness Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to avoid damage when replacing keycaps on a laptop keyboard?

Handle them carefully Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to upgrade the memory in laptops?

SO-DIMM modules Signup and view all the answers

What prevents memory upgrades in some laptops?

Non-modular memory Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage device has no moving parts?

Solid state drive Signup and view all the answers

What is common to both hard drives and solid state drives used in laptops?

Moving parts Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a laptop is typically soldered directly to the motherboard?

Memory Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.