7.12. Getting an A+
In this chapter, I discuss the different components that make up a laptop. These components include the battery, LCD, and keyboard. Be sure to remember the following facts about portable devices when preparing for the exam:
The battery in a laptop is responsible for supplying power to the laptop and is charged by the AC adapter.
The two types of LCDs used in laptops are active matrix and passive matrix.
Most laptops come with built-in ports, such as a network and modem port.
To upgrade memory on the laptop, you can add a SODIMM to an empty memory socket located in the laptop.
PCMCIA cards are used to expand on the laptop's capabilities.
Type I cards were used to add memory in the past.
Type II cards (the most popular these days) are used to add network cards and modems to the laptop.
Type III cards are used to add removable storage.
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