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Takin g Apart a Computer!. BY: Group 4. First, we opened up the computer. Motherboard. Motherboard. The main part of a computer, which is often found in the system unit. Lan /Ethernet Port. Lan /Ethernet Port. Connects you to your local network .
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Taking Apart a Computer! BY: Group 4
Motherboard • The main part of a computer, which is often found in the system unit.
Lan/Ethernet Port • Connects you to your local network. • This was the first piece of hardware we took out, it was connected to the motherboard and had a port on the outside of the computer.
The Cooling Fan • The cooling fan cools down the motherboard. • The cooling fan was on the wall of the computer, pointed at the harddrive
DIMM • A type of computer memory that is often used in high end computers. Plugs into the motherboard and transmits data to the processor 64-bits at a time. • The third step, pulling the DIMM out, this computer only had 128 MB
CPU Socket • Holds the CPU and has a place for the heat sink to connect. • The CPU Socket was underneath the heat sink.
CD Drive • Reads a compact disk and is connected to the audio drive. • It is away from the motherboard and is connected to it by cords.
Floppy Drive • A port that allows a ‘floppy’, a small, piece of plastic that can store data, to enter the computer. • Right underneath the CD Drive
USB Port • Allows for communication from devices such as a mouse and keyboard to a host controller such as a personal computer. • Connected to both the motherboard and has a port on the outside of the computer.
Audio Port • A connection spot which allows for data to be transferred into sound via headphones or speakers. • Found on the edge of the motherboard and has ports that show on the outside of the computer.
Mouse and Keyboard Port • Allows for the connection of both a mouse and keyboard, which allows data on a computer to become more assesable.
PCI Socket • Used to attach hardware such as a video card and sound card. • Was found right next to the USB port.
Hard Drive • A storage device in the computer that stores all the files and programs.
Power Supply • Takes in incoming electrical currents and amplifies it to levels required for various devices.
Chip Set • A collection of chips that work together to perform a certain function.
Capacitors • A small, battery shaped device that is meant to hold a charge.
Backup Battery • A battery that is meant to supply the computer with power if the main battery fails.
Transistor • A semi-conductor that uses non-moving parts to pass a charge.
Processor • The brain of the computer, which tells everything in the computer what it is suppose to do.
Onboard Controllers • A series of ports that allow for the control the output devices attached to a computer.