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Laptops
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Graduate
11/19/2007

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Term
What is video RAM?
Definition
It shares the RAM with the computer.
Term
How is it different from normal RAM?
Definition
It takes away from the computers RAM.
Term
What is the device that drives the display & interfaces with LCD screen digitally?
Definition
Video card
Term
What device converts power from DC to AC for LCD screens?
Definition
Inverter
Term
What is another name for a (CCFL)?
Definition
Backlight
Term
What does it do? (Backlight)
Definition
Lights up the LCD screen
Term
What type of batteries do laptops usually use today?
Definition
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Term
What do laptops use to run, AC or DC power?
Definition
They can run on both.
Term
What type of memory do laptops use?
Definition
SODIMM
Term
What are the 10 things to look at when diagnosing laptop issues?
Definition
1) Verify AC power
2) Verify DC Power
3) Remove unneeded peripherals
4) Plug in external monitor
5) Toggle Fn keys
6) Check LCD cutoff switch
7) Verify backlight functionality and pixilation
8) stylus issues
9) unique laptop keypad issues
10) Antenna wires
Term
Why does LCD screens need AC voltage?
Definition
For the Inverter.
Term
What is a PCMCIA card used for and how would you use it?
Definition
An expansion slot for laptops, it can be used for multiple different things.
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