Laptops

Laptops

1. Hardware and components

   • Possible Integrated CPU
   • Designed to use less power
     • CPU throttling
     • Less heat = Less cooling
   • Expansion Options
     • Flash Memory
       • SODIMM
         • 72 -100 pin for 32 bit
           • 144-200-204 pin for 64 bit
   • Port replicators
   • Docking station
     • Adds additonal ports to the laptop.  ***compatibility 
   • Inverter: also on the screen
     • Converts DC power to AC power for backlight
       • Backlight shines through the screen
   • Wi-Fi antenas: placed on the screen
   • Communication Methods
     • Bluetooth
       • Infrared
         • Cellular WAN
           • Wi-Fi
             • Adapter types
               • Mini PCI
                 • Mini PCIe
                   • PCI express micro
                   • 54 pins ans supports all standards
                 • 124 pins: 802.11a, b and g
             • 300Feet or 91 meters
           • Adapter needs to be used
         • short-range, low-throughput for data ransmission
       • Version 1.2 = 1.2 Mbps
         • Version 2.0 = (EDR) 3Mbps
           • Version 3.0 = (HS) 24 Mbps
   • Replacing Hardware
     • Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
       • Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
         • Keyboard, touch pad and screen
       • Hard Drive
         • 1.8 in (4.57cm) or 2.5 in (6.35cm)

2. Display components

   • Function key + F6 or F7 to change display
   • Display types
     • LED
       • OLED
         • Plasma
           • LCD

3. Features

   • types of portable computers
   • Compact size
     • Keyboard, screen and internal components into small form factor
   • AC power source or rechargeable battery
   • PC Card or ExpressCard slots
     • add functionality
     • ExpressCard
       • /34 = 34mm
         • /54 = 54mm

4. Other

   • Possible integrated CPU
   • Advanced Configuration and Power interface (ACPI)
     • Bridge b/w hardware and OS
       • OS tool that helps you power manage the hardware
         • could be enabled in BIOS
   • Preventive Maintenance Schedule
     • Cleaning
       • Hard drive maintenance
         • Software updates

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