Kilroy's College

Kilroy's College

Online & Home Study Courses

PC Repair & Upgrading course

Course Contents

Remember, you can complete this PC Repair & Upgrading course within 12 months of enrolling. So take your first step by contacting us today !

PC Components

Networking


Detailed Content

PC Basic Knowledge

  • Key PC Modules
  • Independent Items
  • The Motherboard
  • Power Supply
  • Hard Disc Technology

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PC Components

  • The Processor
  • System Memory
  • Buses

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Symbols, Terminology, Ports and Cables

  • Numbers, Addresses and ASCII
  • Circuits-Symbols and Equations
  • Connectors and Cables
  • Mastering Important Symbols Components and Terminology

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Working with Modules

  • Disassembly
  • Keyboards and Mice
  • Video Modules
  • Sound Modules
  • CD Drives

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Configuration Techniques and Software Solutions

  • Basic Configuration
  • Configuration Ressources
  • Further Configuration Figures
  • Drivers, Windows Control Panel and Device Manager

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Installation Procedures

  • IDE Drive Installation
  • Configuration Resources
  • Floppy Drive Replacement

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Working with Printers, Scanners and Modem

  • General Printer Knowledge
  • Inkjet Printers, Laser Printer
  • Scanners
  • Communications Technology

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Prevention, Maintenance and Viruses

  • Preventing Common Hazards
  • Preventing Power Supply Hazards
  • Preventing Virus Hazards
  • Peer to Peer File Sharing
  • Computer Viruses

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Networking

  • Network Features
  • Network Connectors
  • Protocols and API
  • Choosing Networks, Installing Network Cards
  • Hubs and Switches
  • Internetworking and Intranetworking
  • Network Security

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Using Multimeters and Tools

  • Basic Tools
  • The Multimeter

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Practical Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Troubleshooting Specific Components
  • Clean and Cool Computer
  • System Backups
  • Maintenance and Prevention
  • Basic Rules, Tools and Workshop Issues

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Portable Computing

  • Flash Memory
  • Laptops - Upgrading Memory
  • Laptops - Hard Discs
  • Laptops - Batteries
  • General Maintenance and synchronising Data

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Hard Disc Theory and Practise

  • DOS Organisation
  • The FAT and Directors
  • Protect Hard Drives and System Files
  • Media Testing and Recovery Techniques
  • Repairing Media Errors and Resurrecting Hard Discs

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