Computer Servicing Part 1

Overview

This Computer Servicing Part 1 course from Warnborough College is for you if you are looking to work as a IT technician or a IT support specialist or just want to know how to fix your own computer if it has some problems.

The hardware in a computer system is like the engine of a car. The software is like the driver. Just like a car cannot be run without the engine and a driver a computer needs perfectly functioning hardware components to be working properly.The first time you open a computer case, it can be quite daunting looking at all of the components, wires, etc.

As a computer technician, it is essential to immediately identify all (or most) of the components in different computer systems. Not all computers are the same as there are many different layouts and components used.

Aims

• To establish a computer repair workshop

• Develop safety guidelines for the use of computer equipment, both for the technician in the workshop and for the operator/client.

• Identify different hardware components of a computer system

• Identify and remove specific parts from a computer; and to distinguish between different types of personal computers

• Assemble peripherals for a computer system

• Assemble a computer system. Install different software programs into computer systems, in accordance with manuals.

• Recommend significant maintenance requirements for a Personal Computer.

• Determine the cause of common problems which occur with computer systems.