2. Working Inside Computers – Reviewing the Basics

  1. When taking a computer apart, why is it important to not stack boards on top of each other?
  2. Why is it important to remove loose jewelry before working inside a computer case?
  3. When assembling a desktop computer, which do you install first, the drives or the motherboard?
  4. What is the purpose of raised screw holes or standoffs installed between the motherboard and desktop case?
  5. When installing the front panel wires to the motherboard front panel header, how do you know which pins to use for each wire if the pins on the header are not labeled?
  6. How many pins does the CPU auxiliary power connector on a motherboard have?
  7. Why are laptops usually more expensive than desktop computers with comparable power and features?
  8. Why is the service manual so important to have when you disassemble a laptop?
  9. When a laptop internal device fails, what three options can you use to deal with the problem?
  10. After you have removed the AC adapter and all peripherals, what is the next component you should always remove before servicing any internal laptop components?