9.2 Laptop Components

You need to replace the hard disk in your laptop computer. Which of the following hard drive sizes would you likely choose for the laptop?

2.5"

You need to replace the video card in a laptop. What is the first step?

Find a service manual with correct disassembly procedures

You have a notebook computer with a built-in wireless network card. One day, it stops working. Because the network card is integrated onto the motherboard, you do not want to replace the entire motherboard. What can you use to connect to the wireless network? SELECT TWO

Inset an ExpressCard wireless network card and Inster a wireless USB network card

Which type of interface is typically used for internal wireless networking cards in laptops?

Mini-PCI

A technician is tasked with increasing the RAM memory on a laptop by adding a SODIMM module to an empty memory slot. Which of the following processes will seat the module in the slot?

Align the notch on the long side of the memory module with the rise in the memory slot. Insert the module pins into the slot at a 45-degree angle. Rotate the module by pressing down until the side hold-down clips snap into place.

You have removed the bezel from a notebook display that has stopped functioning. You see a DC-to-AC power inverter at the base of the screen. Which of the following BEST describes the type of display you are working with?

An LCD display that uses CCFL backlighting

A technician is tasked with replacing a Wi-Fi antenna in a laptop computer. Which of the following places would the antenna MOST likely to be located?

Around the laptop's bezel

The integrated mouse, the small monitor, and the compact nature of the keyboard are impeding your work when you use a notebook, but you still need a system that is portable if necessary. What is your best option?

Buy a docking station for your notebook

As an IT technician, you are often asked to work on laptop computers that included internal wireless network cards. Which of the following is the MOST commonly used type of card for these internal wireless adapters?

Mini-PCI

A user reports that an older laptop is having trouble connecting with newer wireless networks. Which of the following actions should a technician consider as an alternative to replacing the laptop?

Replace the internal wireless card

An internal laptop keyboard is generally connected to the laptop's systems board using a:

Ribbon cable

A technician is tasked with replacing an internal laptop hard drive. Which of the following hard drive standards would be of MOST concern when selecting a replacement?

The hard drives form factor

You're troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer system. The user has indicated that the LCD screen suddenly became dark and difficult to read while he was downloading a large file through his wireless network card while the system was plugged in at his desk. You've check the system and determined that the backlight has stopped working. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause? SELECT TWO

The inverter in the LCD assembly has malfunctioned and The cold cathode fluorescent lamp has burned out and needs to be replaced

After replacing a laptop touchpad, a technician finds that the touchpad does not move the cursor. However a USB mouse does. Before opening the laptop case to re-check the connection, which of the following actions should the technician perform?

Unplug the USB mouse and re-check touchpad movements

A user normally connects a laptop to a company's network using the laptop s internal wireless NIC. The laptop does not have an Ethernet port. The wireless network has failed, and the replacement part will take two days to arrive. Which of the following solutions will connect the laptop to the company's wire network?

Use a USB-to_RJ45 dongle and connect a wall jack with an Ethernet cable