Chapter 9 Understanding Laptops

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ EXAM 220-901 OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • ✓ 3.1 Install and configure laptop hardware and components.
    • Expansion options
      • Express card/34
      • Express card/54
      • SODIMM
      • Flash
      • Ports/Adapters
        • Thunderbolt
        • DisplayPort
        • USB to RJ-45 dongle
        • USB to Wi-Fi dongle
        • USB to Bluetooth
        • USB Optical Drive
    • Hardware/device replacement
      • Keyboard
      • Hard Drive
        • SSD vs. Hybrid vs. Magnetic disk
        • 1.8in vs. 2.5in
      • Memory
      • Smart card reader
      • Optical drive
      • Wireless card
      • Mini-PCIe
      • Screen
      • DC jack
      • Battery
      • Touchpad
      • Plastics/frames
      • Speaker
      • System board
      • CPU
  • ✓ 3.2 Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop.
    • Types
      • LCD
        • TTL vs. IPS
        • Fluorescent vs. LED backlighting
      • OLED
    • Wi-Fi antenna connector/placement ...

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