Welcome to the CS123 PC Hardware class.
In this class you will learn about the hardware components in a computer, what they are, why and how they function, and how to replace and troubleshoot hardware problems. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to become a successful computer service technician as defined by experts from companies across the industry. In addition you will learn the theory behind the various components such as memory and the CPU which will help with other subjects such as programming, network administration and cyber security. Hardware topics include: power supply, CPUs and motherboards, memory, the I/O bus, removable and fixed drives, optical drives, graphics and sound, and networking and printers. Other topics include: number systems, working safely and professionally, and the customer relations skills necessary for the industry.
Working Safely & Professionally
- Personal Safety Lecture (video)
- Protecting Electrical Components (Video)
- Working Professionally (Video)
Case
- Case Form Factors (Video)
- Demonstration of Opening Several Cases (Video)
Power Supply
- Calculating Power Supply Size (Video)
- Cleaning Up Incoming Power (Video)
Motherboard
- Motherboard Overview (Video)
- Motherboard Components (Video)
- Setting Jumpers (Video)
CPU
- What CPUs Do & What Are They Made Of (Video)
- Major CPU Internal Processing Units (Video)
- CPU Clock Speed (Video)
- CPU Data Word Size, CPU Bus Size, 32 vs 64 Bit Instruction Set (PDF)
- CPU Form Factor and Process Size (PDF)
- Comparing CPUs With Benchmarks (PDF)
- Measuring CPU Usage & Performance (PDF)