Computer Parts & Repairs
Getting Started:
Watch these introduction videos to the Computer Parts & Repairs course.
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When you are finished visit the following web pages to learn more about the basic parts of computers:
- What Is a Computer?
- Buttons and Ports on a Computer ~Complete the interactive game for all 3 setups
- Inside a Computer
Take the Computer Basics Quiz at the end then use the snipping tool to capture your score.
Additional tutorials can be found on this webpage: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/
Assignment 1: Test Your Skills
Use the knowledge you have gained about the different PC parts to complete an interactive Word Search and Crossword Puzzle. Screenshot them once they are complete and submit them on EngradePro.
*** To access the Word Search and Crossword puzzle please do the following:
1. Go to the file folder on the computer
2. On the left hand toolbar scroll down to where it says "This PC" and click the drop down arrow
3. Find where it says "Shared File Area" and click
4. The files are both contained in here. In order to open them please right click the file and choose "Open with - Google Chrome" They will not load in Internet Explorer.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE WORD BANK:
MAIN MEMORY
HEAT SINK
COMPONENTS
GRAPHICS CARD
POWER SUPPLY
PERIPHERALS
PROCESSOR
HARDDRIVE
BIOS
NORTH BRIDGE
SOUTH BRIDGE
USB PORT
OUTPUT DEVICES
INPUT DEVICES
MOTHERBOARD
SATA
ROM
CACHE
Assignment 2: Learning About Hardware
Review the videos and link below before moving forward.
Your goal is to get familiar with hardware and the different parts that the computer is made up of.
Your goal is to get familiar with hardware and the different parts that the computer is made up of.
CPU/ Processors (Hows It Made) |
Handling a Motherboard |
How Memory WorksHow a Hard Drive Works |
Basic Parts of a Computer |
In addition, review computer parts using this site:
http://www.all-about-computer-parts.com/basic_computer_parts.html
Review the parts of a computer through this helpful PowerPoint from uen.org:
computer_parts_powerpoint.ppt | |
File Size: | 969 kb |
File Type: | ppt |