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is a socket on the mother board that can hold an adapter card
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Expansion slot
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is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals
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Adapter card (expansion card)
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is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten
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Flash memory
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is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer
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Peripheral
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converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen
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Video card (graphics card)
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enhances the sound-generating capabilities of a personal computer by allowing sound to be input through a microphone and output through external speakers or headphones
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Sound card
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a device for connecting computers in a network; it is like a power strip because it increases the amount of plug-ins
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Hub
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converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen
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Graphics card (video card)
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is a removable flash memory device, usually no bigger than 1.5" in height or width that you insert and remove from a slot in a personal computer
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Memory card
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is the point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with a system unit so that the peripheral can send data to or receive information from the computer
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Port
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can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector
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USB port (universal serial bus port)
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is similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds to a single connector
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Fire wire port
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allows you to attach SCSI peripherals such as disk drives and printers
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SCSI
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is an external device that provides connections to peripherals through ports built into the device
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Port replicator
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an external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripherals
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Docking station
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a channel that allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with eachother
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Bus
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is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory
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System bus (front side bus) (FSB)
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is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory
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Front side bus (FSB) (system bus)
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connects the processor to cache
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Backside bus (BSB)
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allows the processor to communicate with peripherals
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Expansion bus
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is an opening inside the system unit in which you can install additional equipment
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Bay
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is a rectangular opening that typically holds disk drives
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Drive bay
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is the component of the system unit that connects the wall outlet AC power into DC power
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Power supply
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1. Can of compressed air
2. Lint-free antistatic wipes and swabs 3. Screen cleaning solution or 50/50 mix of rubbing alchohol and water 4. Small computer vacuum 5. Antistatic wristband 6. Small screwdriver |
Cleaning tools
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1. Turn of your computer, remove its battery, and unplug everything
2. Use compressed air to blow dust from openings 3. Use antistatic wipes to clean exterior 4. Vacuum as much dust as possible form interior |
Cleaning process
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you can have a local professional or computer company clean it for you
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Or........
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