1.1 - Mobile Devices Flashcards
Hardware/Device Replacement, Physical Privacy and Security Components
What are two common batteries in mobile devices?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
How do you replace a laptop battery?
- Completely shut down and turn off the laptop.
- Turn the laptop over so that the bottom is on top.
- Find the battery release hatch (it is generally a small slider and there is often a battery symbol next to it).
- Slide the release latch forward and possibly hold it down if required.
- Take the battery out of the tray and replace it with the new one.
True or False: All laptops are equipped with replaceable batteries
False. A lot of newer, sleeker, laptops have internal batteries that are not meant to be removed by the user.
What is the most used component of a laptop?
The Keyboard
How do keyboards connect to a laptop?
Via a single ribbon cable
What is oftentimes dirty or damaged that requires replacement, but is also extremely fragile and is easy to break if mishandled?
Keyboard keys and the components beneath them
________ form factor is common for both laptops and mobile devices. Often, there is a window or opening at the bottom of the laptop that allows you to easily add and remove these.
SO-DIMM
If the laptop’s memory is soldered to the motherboard, but you wanted to replace it, what would you do?
replace the motherboard
What allows us to save and retrieve files?
Storage
How do you install SO-DIMM?
To install the SO-DIMM, place it into the memory slot on the laptop and push it down so that it locks.
What’s the difference between HDD and SSD?
What are some examples of biometrics?
Face, eye, or fingerprint scanners
What has to be close in proximity (4cm) and is used for both payments and door entry?
Near Field Communication (NFC)
What has replaced HDD on newer laptops?
SSD
What are the advantages of using an SSD over an HDD?
SSDs have no moving parts and greatly increase the data reading and writing speeds in the device.