Section 1.1 Laptop Hardware

What component provides portable power for a laptop?

Battery

What must be removed before replacing a laptop keyboard?

Battery and bottom case screws

What type of memory is typically used in laptops?

SO-DIMM RAM

What must be done before migrating an HDD/SSD to another laptop?

Ensure compatibility and backup data

What is the common interface type for laptop hard drives?

SATA

What tool is usually needed to open a laptop chassis?

Small Phillips screwdriver

Where is laptop RAM typically located?

Under the bottom panel or keyboard

What should be checked before installing new RAM in a laptop?

RAM type, size, and speed compatibility

What can cause a laptop keyboard to stop working?

Loose ribbon cable or driver issues

What component upgrade can significantly improve laptop speed?

Replacing HDD with SSD

What is a possible consequence of not securing the keyboard ribbon cable?

Keyboard will not function

What is the function of a wireless card in a laptop?

Provides Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connectivity

What should be disabled before replacing a laptop wireless card?

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in device manager

What is an M.2 slot used for in laptops?

Installing SSDs or wireless cards

Which privacy feature uses facial recognition?

Biometrics

What type of laptop component is fingerprint recognition?

Biometric device

What is used to read a user’s fingerprint?

Fingerprint scanner

What does a near-field scanner feature provide?

Short-range data reading, e.g., RFID badges

Why replace a laptop battery?

Loss of charge capacity or failure to charge

What form factor are laptop hard drives usually?

2.5 inch

What type of SSD connects directly to PCIe lanes?

NVMe

What tool might be needed for SSD migration?

Cloning software or external adapter

What should be done before installing a new battery?

Power off and unplug the laptop

What is the first step in laptop disassembly?

Remove power sources (battery and adapter)

What device ensures laptop login only with face or finger?

Biometric scanner

What laptop hardware provides short-range authentication?

NFC reader

What is the benefit of SSD over HDD?

Faster data access and no moving parts

What does an HDD contain that makes it vulnerable to shock?

Spinning platters

Where are wireless antenna wires usually routed?

Around the laptop display

What happens if wireless antennas are not connected properly?

Poor or no signal reception

Why might you upgrade laptop RAM?

To improve multitasking performance

What type of RAM is common in ultrabooks?

LPDDR (Low Power DDR)

What device allows wireless payment from a laptop?

NFC scanner

What is typically upgraded to increase storage space in laptops?

Hard drive or SSD

Which biometric method scans the iris?

Iris scanner

What physical feature on a laptop prevents shoulder surfing?

Privacy screen

What does biometric security rely on?

Unique physical characteristics

What tool can back up data before HDD replacement?

External drive or cloud backup

What connector is used for older laptop HDDs?

PATA

How do you secure a laptop against unauthorized physical access?

Use a cable lock and biometrics

What can damage a laptop during disassembly?

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

How can you protect against ESD?

Use an anti-static wrist strap

Where is the CMOS battery typically located in laptops?

On the motherboard, often under panels

What step should follow replacing a laptop SSD?

Install OS or restore image

What software tool can clone an HDD to an SSD?

Macrium Reflect or Clonezilla

What determines laptop keyboard layout compatibility?

Model and region

What is the best way to secure login to a laptop?

Use biometrics and strong password

Which scanner uses proximity instead of contact?

NFC scanner

Why is privacy important for laptops in public?

To protect confidential data

What feature helps prevent data theft via shoulder surfing?

Privacy screen or film

What is a TPM chip used for?

Secure storage of encryption keys