DISTANCE LEARNING FOR ADVANCED COMPUTER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Learn advanced computer servicing techniques.
This is a continuation of Computer Servicing II, which deals with more complicated computer repairs.
Is this the correct course for me?
This course is perfect for people who are already familiar with IT and want to further their knowledge.
Learn how to:
- Compare different fixes for the many flaws found in PC computer systems.
- Identify and fix hardware issues with PC computer systems.
- Identify and fix software errors in PC computer systems.
- Put the necessary hardware in the PC.
Pre-requisites: Computer Servicing II (or equivalent)
Lesson Structure
There are 9 lessons in this course:
- Removable storage
- Introduction; overview
- Volatile memory
- Non volatile memory
- Magnetic disk media
- Magnetic tape media
- Magneto optical drives
- Flash memory media
- Pen drives
- External hard drives
- Electronics
- Silicon and computers
- Linear electronics
- Simple semiconductor devices
- pn junction diode
- Other diodes’ zener, vericap, light emitting, etc
- Bipolar transistors
- Field effect transistors
- Optoelectronics
- Digital electronics
- AND gate
- OR gateNOT gate
- NOR gate
- NAND gate
- XOR gate
- XNOR gate
- Audio systems
- Different audio files
- MIDI sound files
- Types of sound cards
- How to install a sound card
- How to configure software for a sound card
- How does a sound card work
- MP3
- ASIO
- Common problems with sound cards and how to solve them
- Video systems
- Overview and Video system interfaces
- Video card functions
- PCI local Bus
- Types of graphic cards
- Types of monitors: CRT, LCD, LRD, Gas plasma
- Multiple displays
- Troubleshooting tips
- Laptops and other portable devices
- PDA’s -brief overview
- Common problems
- Blackberries and common problems
- Rechargeable battery technology: NiCad, NiMh, Lithium ion
- Dead cells
- Digital cameras
- Digital advantages
- Chips and flash
- Portable printers
- Common printer problems and causes
- Portable DVD
- Diagnosis and regular maintenance
- Software types
- System software
- Utility software
- Application software
- Regular computer servicing: maintenance procedure
- Disk cleanup
- Disk defragmenter
- The BIOS
- Upgrading the BIOS
- Troubleshooting BIOS Beep codes
- Troubleshooting hardware
- Networking: an introduction
- LAN
- Types of LAN
- LAN Topology
- Hardware for a basic network
- Network cards
- Network cable
- Networking devices
- Types of networks
- Wireless networks
- Software licensing
- Network security and information security
- Proxy server
- Intrusion detection systems
- The Internet
- Security on the internet
- Types of threats: viruses, trojan horses, adware and malware, Denial of service attacks,Spamming, Phising, Hoaxes, etc.
- Page not found
- Web traffic
- Stuck in page
- Broadband connections need firewalls
- Printers
- Troubleshooting
- Test parallel port driver and hardware
- Test printer driver
- Check the program
- Check printing stack
- Solving common printer problems
- Printer cables
- Power lead
- Paper jams
- Printer picking up multiple sheets
- Paper won’t feed
- Toner smearing
- Ghosting
- Not printing from expected tray
- Printer error messages
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
- Explain as many distinct types of removable storage as possible that are utilised by computer systems, digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, and other computer peripherals.
- Explain electronics as a foundation for computer and peripheral maintenance.
- Discuss audio systems particularly on IBM compatible PCs, but also on other platforms such as the Apple Mac.
- Discuss video systems mostly on IBM compatible PCs, but also on other platforms such as the Apple Mac.
- Suggestions for debugging computers, PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras, and other portable devices are welcome.
- Address diagnosis and maintenance processes to aid in the identification and prevention of common hardware and software issues.
- Explain computer system connectivity.
- Discuss the Internet and frequent issues that arise when using it.
- Explain printers, their applications, and how to troubleshoot printer issues.
How You Plan to Act
- Demonstrate how to repair a variety of hardware defects that have been determined to be common.
- Repair a computer’s inoperative printer cord
- Remove undesirable files from a computer’s operating system (eg. DOS)
- Demonstrate how to correct a variety of software flaws that have been proven to be common.
- Remove undesirable files from a computer’s operating system (eg. DOS)
- Make hardware recommendations for various applications.
- How do you replace a broken power supply?
- Describe how to change a mother board.
- Explain the process of installing more RAM.
- Add an additional HDD to work alongside the present HDD.
