Laptop Hardware Flashcards
(9 cards)
SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memor Module)
A compact form of RAM used in laptops and small devices
Li-ion (Lithium-Ion)
A common rechargeable battery type with no memory effect.
LiPO (Lithium-Ion Polymer)
A variation of Li-ion battery, lighter and used in slim devices.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Traditional spinning disk storage; larger, slower than SSD.
SSD (Solid-State Drive)
Flash-based storage, faster and more reliable than HDD.
M.2
A compact SSD form factor, installs directly to the motherboard.
Keyboard Ribbon Cable
A flat flexible cable that connects the keyboard to the motherboard.
Modular Storage
Design that allows easy removal and replacement of storage devices.
Cloning
Duplicating an entire drive to another, often from HDD to SSD.