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IT/280 Week 1Appendix B-Computer Hardware SimulatorReview the
computer and components described in the Computer Hardware
Simulator (CHS) on the student website.CompleteAppendix Bby
providing technical information about the computer in the
CHS.Appendix C-Computer ResearchCompleteAppendix Cby researching
Web sites that utilize price checking, product reviewing, and
troubleshooting.Discussion Questions What concerns are there when
disposing of old personal computers and monitors? What are the
benefits of recycling? What resources in your community handle the
proper disposal of computer equipment? What are three
considerations you must keep in mind when choosing a motherboard?
Explain your answer. How might the choice of motherboard change the
effectiveness of the central processing unit?
IT/280 Week 2Appendix D -Comparing Your Dream Computer Complete
Appendix D by comparing your dream computer with real
computers.Appendix E -Motherboard Components
IdentificationReviewthe computer and components described in the
Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on the student website.
CompleteAppendix E by identifying the parts of a
motherboard.Writea 350- to 700-word technical description of the
sequentialprocess of replacing a motherboard. You may design the
description to look like a technical document or paper that might
appear in a computer maintenance and training manual.Sequential
Process for Replacing a Motherboard
Manual Cover Design and Environmental Concerns
Week 2 includes:Safety Sectionof Manual & CoverEnvironmental
Concerns = A+++ Work!
IT/280 Week 3Appendix F- Power SupplyCompleteAppendix F by
searching for power supplies for your dream computer and the CHS
computer.Activity One, Part A: Determining WattageUsing the
Comparing Computers chart, determine how much power you would need
to run your dream computer. In the chart below, list the make and
model of your computers components and research online to determine
how much wattage is required to run each.Activity One, Part B:
Power Supply SearchNow that you know the amount of wattage needed
to run your dream computer, you find a power supply. Search the
Internet for two different power supplies that would work with your
computer and fill in the chart below. Then, make a decision on
which power supply you would purchase and explain why.Technical
Document - Replacing a Power SupplyWrite a 200- to 300-word outline
for the technical description of the sequentialprocess of replacing
a power supply. You must use this outline to develop the paper for
your individual project. You may design the outline to look like a
technical document or paper that might appear in a computer
maintenance and training manual.
Discussion Questions: What should one look for when choosing a
power supply? How does one decide which power supply is right for
ones computer? What adjustments should one consider making to a
computers architecture when the central processing unit doubles in
size and speed? Provide details.
IT/280 Week 4CheckPoint:CPU and Memory Installation
PaperAppendix G -Central Processing UnitAppendix H -MemoryReviewthe
computer and components described in the Computer Hardware
Simulator (CHS) on the student website.CompleteAppendixes G and H,
where you search for central processing units and memory
systems.Assignment:CPU and Memory Installation PaperWritetwo 350-
to 700-word technical descriptions, one describing the sequential
process ofreplacing a central processing unit, and the other
describing thesequential process of adding memoryto a motherboard.
You may design both descriptions to look like technical documents
or papers that might appear in a computer maintenance and training
manual.Sequential Process of Replacing a Central Processing Unit
(Preview)
Sequential Process of Installing Memory (Preview)
IT/280 Week 5CheckPoint:Hard Drive and Hard Drive
InstallationAppendix IFor this assignment, you replace the internal
hard drives from the computer featured in the Computer Hardware
Simulator (CHS). The current internal hard drives are old and
starting to fail. You need to replace the current hard drives with
similar drives or drives with more storage capacity. Search the
Internet for three types of hard drives compatible with the CHS
computer, and enter your information for each drive into the New
Hard Drive Chart below. After comparing the two drives, make a
recommendation on which you would purchase and justify your
decision. You only have a budget of $45 to work with, so choose
carefully.Sequential Process of Replacing a Hard DriveWrite a 200-
to 300-word outline for the technical description of the sequential
process of replacing a hard drive. You must use this outline to
develop the paper used for your individual project. You may design
the outline to look like a technical document or paper that might
appear in a computer maintenance and training manual.Sequential
Process of Replacing a Hard Drive
Discussion Questions Why is a hard drive one of the most
important parts of a computer? What factors must one consider when
buying a hard drive? How has the configuration for connecting
input/output (I/O) devices to computers on the motherboard changed
since the late 1980s? How might new and future I/O devices change
the PC architecture?
IT/280 Week 6 -Input/Output DevicesCheckPoint:I/O Devices
Writethree 350- to 700-word technical descriptions of
thesequentialprocess of installing three different I/O devices of
your choice. You may design the descriptions to look like technical
documents or papers that might appear in a computer maintenance and
training manual.Sequential Process of installing a Keyboard
Sequential Process of Installing a Mouse
Sequential Process of Installing a Monitor
Windows 7 Upgrade Technical Information PaperYour office is
considering changing operating systems from Microsoft Windows XP to
Microsoft Windows 7. If the office computers are the same as the
one featured in the CHS, might you encounter any problems with this
upgrade, such as power, memory, expansion cards, and staff and user
training? Writea 350- to 700-word technical description of the
challenges in upgrading computers from Microsoft Windows XP to
Microsoft Windows 7. You may design the description to look like a
technical document or paper that might appear in a computer
maintenance and training manual.Challenges in Upgrading Microsoft
Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7
IT/280 Week 7 -Multimedia Devices and Video CardsAppendix
J-Input/Output and Multimedia DevicesReviewthe computer and
components described in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on
the student website.ScenarioYour office wants to upgrade their
computers with a video card. Their computers are the same as the
one featured in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS). Search the
Internet for two video cards that would work with the
computers.CompleteAppendix J by searching for a video card in the
CHS computer.Replacing Input/Output Devices, Multimedia Devices,
and Video Cards. Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the technical
description of the sequential process of replacing I/O devices,
multimedia devices and video cards. You must use this outline to
develop the paper used for your individual project. You may design
the outline to look like a technical document or paper that might
appear in a computer maintenance and training manual.Sequential
Process for Replacing Multimedia Devices and Video Cards
Discussion Questions What are the differences between standard
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and PCI Express?How might
increasing computer power change the motherboard configuration and
options for attached multimedia devices? Provide details. What
issues must one consider when archiving data? What happens to
archived data as mass storage technology changes.
IT/280 Week 8 -Problem-Solving StrategiesCheckpoint:Appendix K-
Mass Storage DevicesSearch the Internet for two types of DVD-R Dual
Layer drives and external mass storage devices compatible with the
office computers, and enter information for each into the charts
below. Management has given you a budget of $35 per computer.
Compare data between internal and external mass storage devices and
justify your decision to management.Sequential Process of Replacing
a DVD DriveWritea 350- to 700-word technical description of the
sequential process of replacing a DVD drive. You may design the
description to look like a technical document or paper that might
appear in a computer maintenance manual.Sequential Process of
Replacing a DVD Drive (Preview)
Assignment:External Mass Storage Letter Writea 350- to 700- word
letter to management, justifying your position on using external
mass storage devices instead of DVD-ROM dual-layer drives. The
letter, in business letter form, must have a persuasive voice
justifying your decision, acting as the IT Director.
IT/280 Week 9Final Project:Computer Maintenance and Training
ManualYou are in charge of computer support at a major U.S.
retailer. Business has been growing fast, and your company is about
to open several new facilities across the country. Management has
asked you to develop training materials for new IT employees at
these facilities. After some consideration, you decide to create a
computer maintenance and training manual that addresses certain
issues.Write a 350- to 700-word description on each of the
following topics. Describe the installation and maintenance of each
component. Include information about all of the subsections in your
descriptions.Safety and Environment Environmental concerns Power
protection Dust, static, and heat issues Downloading unauthorized
softwareMaintenance and cleaning Tower Monitor Keyboard
MouseInternal hardware installation and maintenance Motherboard
Power supply Processor Memory Hard drivesBasic principles for
supporting I/O devices Multimedia and mass storage devices
Installing a video card Installing a DVD driveCompile your
descriptions into a 5,250- to 8,750-word maintenance and training
manual. The manual is not required to be in APA format. Images and
photos may be included when necessary. Ensure that you do not
violate any copyright laws with the use of photos or diagrams.Each
Bullet Point is covered thoroughly! = A+++Total Pages = 70+Preview
of various sections Below: