Lesson 9: installing snd configure laptop hardware

Field Replacement Unit (FRU)

Components in a computer system that can be replaced in the field to fix issues without needing to replace the entire system.

SO DIMM

Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module, a type of memory module used in laptops.

Wi-Fi 6

The sixth generation of Wi-Fi technology, offering increased speed and efficiency for wireless communications.

Cooling Pipe

A component in laptops that aids in heat dissipation from the CPU, commonly associated with heat sinks.

Chassis

The physical frame of the laptop that houses the motherboard, power supply, display screen, and other components.

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

A sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects, which can damage components in electronics.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

A type of storage device that uses solid-state memory to store data, significantly faster than traditional hard drives.

mSATA

A smaller version of the SATA interface, often used in laptops for connecting SSDs.

DDR (Double Data Rate)

A type of memory technology for RAM that increases performance by transferring data on both edges of the clock cycle.

Mini PCIe

A miniaturized version of the PCI Express interface, used for connecting expansion cards in laptops.

Lithium-Ion Battery

A type of rechargeable battery commonly used in laptops, characterized by high energy density and longevity.