Laptop Hardware Components
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Objective
I can identify the main hardware components inside a laptop.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The CPU, also known as the brain of the computer, executes instructions from both software and hardware.
- 2
RAM is your computer's short-term memory, storing data for quick access, but it loses information when the computer is turned off.
- 3
The motherboard is the central hub of a computer, connecting the CPU, RAM, and storage drives.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
12 questions
Which component is often called the 'brain' of the computer?
What is the main difference between RAM and storage?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Name 5 hardware components inside a laptop.”
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