Course details

Learning Objectives

Computer Maintenance & Repair equips participants with practical “Hands-on” skills relevant to the workplace and the theory required for certification. On successful completion of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to:

  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of basic PC systems
  • Install and commission a working stand-alone PC
  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of data storage devices
  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of current printers

Course Content

  • Components of a computer: – microprocessor, memory, video slot/card, sound card, I/O card, FDD and CD controllers, serial and parallel interfaces, expansion modules.
  • Microprocessor: – Specifications, speed, data and address bus widths
  • Memory: – RAM, ROM, cache, floppy and hard disk, CD and DVD ROM, USB. Maintenance, testing and cleaning drives.
  • I/O: – Serial and parallel, RS232, RS423, Centronics, serial and parallel cables and connector testing for use in current PC systems
  • Monitors and Displays: – Definitions, types, uses and applications.
  • Printers: – types, applications and specifications. Principles of operation of inkjet and laser printers, paper handling, printer cables and connections.
  • Power supplies. Ratings: – Voltage, current and power requirements, DC and AC. The energy saving function, block diagram, typical faults, software setup and menu-driven adjustments.
  • Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and Safety Precautions.
  • The WEEE directive, correct disposal of PC and printer waste.
  • Installing and commissioning functioning systems.
  • Fault Diagnosis: – PC boot-up sequence, Power On Self Test (POST), virus checking and clearing, Software diagnostics and flowcharts. Component and module substitution and testing techniques.

Certification

  • On completion of the Course, having been successful in an examination, the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Hi -Tech Training

Hi-Tech Training is a long established Training Organisation which helps ambitious people move up into higher paid, more secure jobs in the fields of Analogue and Digital Electronics, Alarm Installation, CCTV, Access Control, IT Ctheirses and Alternative Energy technologies. Whether you are a newcomer to the field or already working in these industries, Hi-Tech Training can provide you with the specialised training so essential for success. The expert and personal guidance by fully qualified tutors is the key to Hi-Tech Training outstanding performance in the technical field. You study the subjects you enjoy, receive formal training certificates so that you are ready for that better job, better pay. All ctheirses are very practically orientated and most incorporate approximately 50% practical “Hands-On” training. Hi-Tech Training have training centres in Dublin and occasionally at other locations throughout the country and in company. Hi-Tech Training have vast experience of running technical ctheirses to very high standards. Hi-Tech Training continually update their training methods, equipment and ctheirse syllabi and introduce new ctheirses in order to provide participants with the skills and knowledge demanded by today’s ever changing technology.

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