Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the various laptop issues that face the A+ technician. We discussed differences between laptops and desktops, including the various components that make up a laptop and how they differ in appearance and function from those on a desktop.

Input devices, expansion buses, and interfaces found in laptops were presented in detail. We also discussed special laptop function keys and the components of an LCD screen.

Then, we looked at repairing and replacing laptop components. We started off by quickly talking about finding laptop documentation and using the right tools. We then discussed organization and documentation.

Next, we discussed replacing hard drives and memory and also looked at upgrading internal expansion cards. After that, we explored upgrading wireless, video cards, and other internal components. Finally, we explained how to safely remove an external device from your laptop.