Mobile Devices 1.0

Mobile Devices 1.0


1.1 Laptop Storage





SSD has less latency


HDD - SDD caches HDD data


  • Wireless Card: A hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a wireless network, facilitating internet access and communication with other devices.

  • Near Field Scanner: A device that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) or similar technology to read data from tags placed in close proximity, often used for inventory management or payment systems.



Laptop Memory


SO-DIMM stands for "Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, which is a type of memory module specifically designed for laptops and small form factor computers, providing efficient performance while saving space."


Micro DIMM stands for "Micro Dual In-line Memory Module, which is an even smaller variant of SO-DIMM, typically used in ultra-compact devices such as netbooks and some tablets, allowing for efficient memory use in constrained spaces."




Optical Drive

Read and Write


CD-RW/CD ROM


DVD-RW/DVD-ROM



Video Card ususally in processor so not upgradeable most of the time


LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

  • Very Fragile

  • Fixed resolution



Laptop power ac adapters??

  • Typically designed to convert AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power needed by the laptop, ensuring the device operates efficiently.


Lithium Ion - (Li-ion)


Laptop frame - metal harder to repair


System Board is difficult to repair


Speaker low quality, stereo (L/R)


CPU - not very upgradeable but can be replaced.