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Chapter 9. Laptops and Portable Devices

Chapter 9. Laptops and Portable Devices

This chapter covers the following subjects:

  • Fundamental Features of Laptops and Portable Devices— In this section you will learn about the components of a laptop. This section also describes what makes a laptop different from a PC.

  • Configuring Power Management— This section describes ACPI, APM, and how to make the most out of your battery power.

  • Applications for Portable and Laptop Hardware— This section talks about WLAN, Bluetooth, Ethernet connections, and other applications specific to laptops.

  • Safe Removal of Laptop-Specific Hardware— This section demonstrates how to remove hard drives, memory, batteries, and more!

  • Portable and Laptop Diagnostics— This section demonstrates how to troubleshoot power, displays, and peripherals.

  • Preventative Maintenance for Laptops and Portable Devices— This section describes how to keep the laptop cool and clean, where to store it, and how to prevent catastrophes.

This chapter covers portions of the CompTIA A+ 220-701 objectives 1.10 and 2.4, and CompTIA A+ 220-702 objective 1.3.


  

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