Connectors
Something used to power various internal components
What is a connector?
CPU
What is a Central Processing Unit?
The safest way to store hardware
What are Anti-static containers?
Used to clean safely
What is compressed air?
Size of certain components such as the motherboard and case.
What is form factor?
Can only be inserted one way
What is keyed?
Reads and stores data on optical media
What is an optical drive?
When there is a path for electricity to pass into the ground.
What is grounded?
Something used to see if cables work
What is a cable tester?
Has the essential components and monitor in one piece
What is All-In-One?
20 or 24 pin connector
What is a motherboard power connector?
Converts AC into DC and steps down the voltage
What is a power supply?
Grounds your hand while working on computers
What are anti-static wrist-straps?
Used to retrieve screws from inside a computer.
What are extractors?
Case where you sit the monitor on top of the computer
What is Horizontal Case?
4 pin old style connector for hard drives, optical drives, and other devices
What is a molex connector?
DDR
What is Double Data Rate?
3,000
What is the minimum amount of volts you can feel?
A tool used to cut or terminate cables
What are crimpers?
ATX
What is Advanced Technology Extended?
PCIe
What is Peripheral Component Interconnect Express?
ROM
What is Read Only Memory?
Damage that can't be seen on computer components
What is latent damage?
You should never shake this item
What is compressed air?
The most common form factor today
What is ATX 12V