Laptop Hardware and Components

Question 1

What are the three common types of laptop batteries?

Answer 1

Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

Lithium Ion (Li-ion)

Question 2

What are key characteristics of laptop keyboards?

Answer 2

QWERTY layout (standard Latin-based)

Nonstandard key placement possible

Embedded keyboards

Debris can cause sticking keys

Includes function (FN) keys and numeric keypads

Question 3

What are key features of a laptop motherboard?

Answer 3

Low profile

Proprietary or nonstandardized

Often has embedded components

Question 4

What type of RAM is used in laptops?

Answer 4

SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module)

Same standards as desktop RAM, but smaller

Installed in parallel with locking tabs

Question 5

What are key features of laptop storage drives (HDD/SSD)?

Answer 5

2.5-inch form factor

Same tech as desktop drives

HDDs: lower rotational speed, quieter

SSDs: faster, no moving parts

May need data migration when replacing

Question 6

What does the backlight inverter do in a laptop?

Answer 6

Powers the laptop display’s backlight

Question 7

What is the function of a laptop AC adapter?

Answer 7

Converts AC to DC

Must match laptop voltage and amperage specifications

Question 8

What are common internal peripherals in laptops?

Answer 8

Webcam

Microphone

Wireless card and antennas

Biometrics (fingerprint readers)

Cable locks (security feature)

Question 9

What’s unique about laptop wireless cards and antennas?

Answer 9

Often modular and replaceable

Antennas are usually routed through the laptop’s display bezel for better reception