The emphasis is on personal computers (ie. P.C's) and while the course is relevant to all types of PC's it is particularly relevant to IBM and IBM compatible systems.
Why choose this course?If you have previous IT experience and do not want to go through the basics this course is the one to choose. This follows on from Computer Servicing II dealing further with more advanced computer repairs
Is this course right for me?This is the ideal course for people who are experienced in IT and are looking to improve on their knowledge.
Learn to:- Compare alternative solutions to different types of faults determined in PC computer systems
- Repair hardware faults determined in PC computer systems
- Repair software faults determined in PC computer systems
- Install hardware components in a computer
Lesson StructureThere are 9 lessons in this course:
- Removable storage
- Electronics
- Audio systems
- Video systems
- Laptops and other portable devices
- Diagnosis and regular maintenance
- Networking - an introduction
- The Internet
- Printers
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
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.
What You Will Do- 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 (eg. DOS)
- Explain how to repair a range of software faults determined to be common.
- Delete unwanted files from an operating system (eg. DOS)
- 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
