Computer Components and Peripherals for IT Technicians

Learn how to maintain a computer—inside and out. Learn how to manage internal and external components, such as processors, motherboards, monitors, and printers.

Introduction

• Expand PC capabilities with peripherals
• What you should know

1. Hardware Overview

• Exploring inside the console
• Understanding peripherals
• Working with connectors and connections

2. Console Tour

• Opening the case
• Understanding power and cooling
• Exploring the motherboard
• Accessing internal storage
• Closing the case

3. Internal Features

• Understanding the processor
• Examining memory
• Adding expansion cards

4. Storage

• Working with internal storage
• Adding removable and external storage
• Preparing mass storage

5. PC Graphics System

• Understanding the graphics system
• Adjusting the monitor
• Configuring graphics
• Adding a second monitor

6. Input/Output Devices

• Connecting a keyboard
• Adding pointing devices
• Working with touchscreen input
• Accessing the audio

7. Printers and Printing

• Exploring printer types
• Connecting and configuring the printer

8. Networking

• Exploring the network
• Making the network connection
• Setting up the gateway
• Accessing network resources
• Sharing network resources

9. Bluetooth and Bluetooth Peripherals

• Understanding Bluetooth
• Activating and deactivating Bluetooth

Conclusion

• Next steps