PC REPAIR, UPGRADING AND ASSEMBLY

Description. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the PC field should study the many potential problems that occur in key subsystems of the PC. In this course, participants will be exposed to some important precautions and preparations for successful configuration and troubleshooting work. Participants will study hardware and software installation and configuration, as well as troubleshoot computer hardware and software failures, adding peripherals and resolving compatibility issues.

Objectives. At the end of the course, participants will be able to fix PCs faster without incurring costs on external troubleshooters. They will learn about the inner workings of the PC, develop proven troubleshooting skills and become confident about PC upgrades. Additionally they will:
  * Easily identify and fix common failures
  * Comprehend hard disk intricacies
  * Troubleshoot all major PC components
  * Effectively use diagnostic tools
  * Employ effective troubleshooting techniques
  * Keep out of trouble when upgrading
  * Minimize their company's third party maintenance costs

Prerequisites. Participants should have good general troubleshooting skills, no fear of the PC environment, an understanding of DOS and general knowledge of the Windows operating system.

Who should attend. The course benefits PC support staff, technicians, engineers, managers, network administrators and all personnel involved in the daily operation, maintenance and support of PC hardware and software.

Outline
DAY 1
Part 1: Introduction and Basic Electronics of Personal Computer
Lecture session:
  * Introduction to Personal Computers
  * Learn and understand basic electronic, components and their
     functions in a computer.

Hands-On session:
  * Learn how to identify components and parts.

Part 2: I/O and Peripheral Devices
Lecture session:
  * Learn to identify I/O (input/output) devices, and other peripheral
     devices used in computers.

Hands-On session:
  * Learn how to understand and operate peripheral devices.

Part 3: Data Storage and Operating System
Lecture session:
  * Learn and understand data storage system and devices used
     in computers.
  * Learn and understand the Operating System used to control
     the operation of the computer.

Hands-on session:
  * Learn how to identify storage devices, and operate a computer.

Part 4: Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Lecture session:
  * Learn how to perform preventive maintenance on personal
     computers.
  * Understand the value of performing scheduled preventive
     maintenance.
  * Learn safety in the use of tools and chemicals.
  * Learn and understand technical specification of devices.
  * Learn the fundamental skill of troubleshooting.
  * Learn to understand diagnostic software.

Hands-On session:
  * Learn to use diagnostic software, tools and testing equipment.
  * Learn and understand the use of tools and test instruments.
  * Learn how to test electronic components and parts.
  * Learn to dis-assemble and assemble devices.

DAY 2
Part 5: Upgrading Personal Computer
Lecture session:
  * Learn and understand the primary reasons for upgrading the PC.
  * Learn how to perform upgrade installation, specific set-up
     configuration of hardware and/or software.

Hands-On session:
  * Physically up-grade a PC.
       a.) Memories
       b.) Display Monitor and Video Card.
       c.) CDROM and Sound Card
       d.) Motherboard and CPU
       e.) Other I/O Cards.

Part 6: Building and Assembling a Personal Computer
Lecture session:
  * Learn and understand the steps in safely building your own
     personal computer.
  * Learn to configure a personal computer to a required software.
  * Learn how and where to purchase PC components and software.

Hands-On session:
  * Physically build a PC from case up to the installation of the software.

Part 7: Working with Printers and Modems
Lecture session:
  * Installing Printers
  * Solving common printer problems
  * Configuring serial and parallel ports
  * Installing Modems
  * Setting communication parameters
  * Diagnosing serial port problems Connecting to the Internet

Duration: 16 hours