Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course teaches learners how to protect a PC from irregular electrical events, and how to disassemble and reassemble a PC.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
List and define the common kinds of electrical events that can damage a PC
Select appropriate equipment to protect a PC from power irregularities
Describe the function and internal structure of a power supply
List the voltages used by major PC components and microprocessors
Test circuits in a PC using a multimeter
Disassemble and reassemble a PC

Topics: 
Powering the PC
Handling power problems
The power supply
Cooling the PC
Converting power
Connecting the power
Using a multimeter
Preparing to disassemble a PC
Removing the major components
Removing other components
Removing the final pieces
Reassembling the PC
Testing the PC

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.