Computer Servicing III

The third course in the Computer Servicing series builds on the fundamentals with removable storage, electronics, and audio and video systems. You'll learn to service laptops and other portable devices, and get an introduction to networking, internet connectivity and printer maintenance. Suitable for those with some IT experience who want to skip the basics and go straight into more advanced servicing topics.

Computer Servicing Advanced Course. Learn more about removable storage, advanced computer repairs, repair of hardware and software, troubleshooting in information technology and more.. Develop your ability to independently undertake repair of hardware and software faults in personal computers. " I have never found the staff at any other learning institution as supportive as the staff at ACS. This gives one a lot of peace of mind and confidence to go on - at every squeak from my side, you guys have always been there, immediately to sort me out. The feedback on my lessons has always been really good and meaningful and an important source of my learning. Thanks!..." - Student with ACS Pre-requisite : Computer Servicing II (or equivalent) CONTENT There are 9 lessons in total, as outlined below: 1. Removable storage Introduction; overview Volatile memory Non volatile memory Magnetic disk media Magnetic tape media Magneto optical drives Flash memory media Pen drives External hard drives 2. Electronics Silicon and computers Linear electronics Simple semiconductor devices pn junction diode Other diodes' zener, vericap, light emitting, etc Bipolar transistors Field effect transistors Optoelectronics Digital electronics AND gate OR gateNOT gate NOR gate NAND gate XOR gate XNOR gate 3. Audio systems Different audio files MIDI sound files Types of sound cards How to install a sound card How to configure software for a sound card How does a sound card work MP3 ASIO Common problems with sound cards and how to solve them 4. Video systems Overview and Video system interfaces Video card functions PCI local Bus Types of graphic cards Types of monitors: CRT, LCD, LRD, Gas plasma Multiple displays Troubleshooting tips 5. Laptops and other portable devices PDA's -brief overview Common problems Blackberries and common problems Rechargeable battery technology: NiCad, NiMh, Lithium ion Dead cells Digital cameras Digital advantages Chips and flash Portable printers Common printer problems and causes Portable DVD 6. Diagnosis and regular maintenance Software types System software Utility software Application software Regular computer servicing: maintenance procedure Disk cleanup Disk defragmenter The BIOS Upgrading the BIOS Troubleshooting BIOS Beep codes Troubleshooting hardware 7. Networking – an introduction LAN Types of LAN LAN Topology Hardware for a basic network Network cards Network cable Networking devices Types of networks Wireless networks Software lisencing Network security and information security Proxy server Intrusion detection systems 8. The Internet Security on the internet Types of threats: viruses, trojan horses, adware and malware, Denial of service attacks,Spamming, Phising, Hoaxes, etc. Page not found Web traffic Stuck in page Broadband connections need firewalls 9. Printers Troubleshooting Test parallel port driver and hardware Test printer driver Check the program Check printing stack Solving common printer problems Printer cables Power lead Paper jams Printer picking up multiple sheets Paper won't feed Toner smearing Ghosting Not printing from expected tray Printer error messages Aims: Describe as many of the different forms of removable storage used by computer systems, digital cameras, PDA’s, MP3 players and other computer peripherals. Explain electronics as a basis for undertaking repairs to computers and peripherals. Discuss the audio systems primarily on IBM compatible Pc’s but is also relevant to other systems such as the Apple Mac. Discuss the video systems primarily on IBM compatible Pc’s but is also relevant to other systems such as the Apple Mac. Suggest troubleshooting solutions for laptops, PDA’s, MP3 players, Digital cameras and other portable devices. Discuss diagnosis and maintenance procedures to help identify and prevent common hardware and software problems. Describe the connectivity of computer systems. Discuss the Internet and common problems relating to its use. Explain printers, their applications, and how to deal with printer related problems. Some of what you may learn to do in this course: Explain how to repair a range of hardware faults determined to be common. Repair an inoperable printer cable for a computer Delete unwanted files from an operating system Explain how to repair a range of software faults determined to be common. Delete unwanted files from an operating system Recommend appropriate hardware for different applications Explain how to replace a faulty power supply. Explain how to replace a mother board. Describe the installation of extra ram Install an extra HDD to work in conjunction with the existing HDD Duration: 100 hours WHAT NEXT? Register to Study - Go to “It’s Easy to Enrol” box at the top of the page and you can enrol now. or Get Advice – Email us at info@acsedu.co.uk OR Use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor CLICK TO CONTACT US