CompTIA A+ Core 1 Part 1

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the fundamentals of computer hardware and troubleshooting in this extensive 13-hour course covering the first part of CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification. Delve into crucial topics including health and safety protocols, electrical hazards, environmental safety, and proper handling of toxic waste. Master essential skills such as protecting against electrostatic discharge, using appropriate tools, and identifying various computer case types and components. Gain in-depth knowledge of motherboards, CPUs, memory slots, BIOS, UEFI, and expansion slots. Explore a wide range of interfaces, connections, and ports, including USB, SATA, SCSI, and RJ45. Learn to install expansion cards, work with common input devices, and apply effective troubleshooting techniques using the CompTIA model. Develop customer service skills and problem-solving abilities essential for IT professionals. By the end of this course, acquire a solid foundation in PC components, installation, configuration, and basic troubleshooting, preparing you for success in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.

Introduction to A+.
Health and Safety.
Electrical Hazards.
Environmental Safety.
Toxic Waste Handling.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
Tools.
Computer Case Types and Parts.
PC Disassembly.
Introduction to Motherboards.
Basics of Motherboards.
Form Factors.
CPUs and CPU Sockets.
Memory Slots.
Components of a Motherboard.
Motherboard Chips and Components.
BIOS.
UEFI.
Upgrading BIOS.
Upgrading UEFI.
BIOS and UEFI Setup.
Beep codes, POST Cards and PSU Testers.
Clear CMOS Settings.
Clock Speeds and Bus Speeds.
Computer Buses.
Expansion Slots.
Motherboard Connectors.
Motherboard Picking/Installation.
Interfaces, Connections and Ports.
Universal Serial Bus (USB).
Lightning Cable.
Serial Ports.
SATA and eSATA.
Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE/EIDE).
SCSI.
Power to Internal Peripherals.
RJ45 and RJ11.
Active and Passive Cables.
Installing Expansion Cards.
Common Connector Types.
Common Input Devices.
Cleaning a Computer Keyboard.
Keyboard, Video, Mouse.
Security Input Devices.
Installing Devices.
Troubleshooting Basics.
CompTIA Troubleshooting Model.
Customer Service.
Problem Solving.