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This guide introduces the foundational knowledge required for understanding PC hardware and troubleshooting methodologies. It covers the identification of external components, differentiates between hardware, software, and firmware, and presents various troubleshooting models. Each section is structured to help learners recognize physical components such as monitors, CPUs, and peripherals, as well as understand the basics of software operations and firmware functions. Several effective troubleshooting models, including CompTIA standards, are detailed to enhance problem-solving skills.
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Getting started with PC hardware support Unit objectives • Identify the external components of a PC • Distinguish between hardware, software, and firmware • Describe troubleshooting models
Topic A • Topic A: Computer components overview • Topic B: Hardware, software, and firmware • Topic C: Troubleshooting models
External components Monitor Speaker Case Keyboard Mouse
Internal components CD-ROM drive Power supply Floppy drive CPU/fan Adapter Hard drive Motherboard
Activity A-1 Identifying external components of a PC
Notebook computer Monitor Keyboard Touchpad
Activity A-2 Identifying the components of a network computer
Topic B • Topic A: Computer components overview • Topic B: Hardware, software, and firmware • Topic C: Troubleshooting models
Hardware • Physical components: • Monitor • Printer • CD or DVD drive • CPU processing chip
Software • Instructions processed by CPU • Operating system • Word processors • Spreadsheets • Graphics editors
Firmware • Software stored on a chip • Software written permanently or semi-permanently to a computer chip
Activity B-1 Comparing hardware, software, and firmware
Topic C • Topic A: Computer components overview • Topic B: Hardware, software, and firmware • Topic C: Troubleshooting models
Troubleshooting models • CompTIA A+ troubleshooting model • CompTIA Network+ model • Novell network troubleshooting model • The ASID model
Basic stages of troubleshooting • Back up data • Divide and analyze • Verify • Research • Document
CompTIA A+ model • Identify • Analyze • Test • Evaluate • Document
CompTIA Network+ model • Identify the exact issue • Re-create the problem • Isolate the cause • Formulate a correction • Implement the correction • Test the solution • Document the problem and solution • Provide feedback
Novell troubleshooting model • Try some quick, obvious fixes • Gather basic information • Develop a plan • Execute your plan • Verify user satisfaction • Document the problem and solution
The ASID model • Acquire • Simplify • Implement • Document
Documentation • Paper vs. software • Organization scheme • Level of detail
Microsoft Knowledge Base • Problem and solution references • Download patches and new releases • Explanations for many Microsoft error messages • URL is support.microsoft.com • Print articles or save articles for later reference
Activity C-1 Troubleshooting problems
Unit summary • Identified the external components of a PC • Distinguished between hardware, software, and firmware • Described troubleshooting models