Specifications of some common peripherals

This post is lesson 7 of 16 in the subject Computer Hardware Practice

1. Lesson objectives

  • Review disassembling and rebuilding Desktop
  • Identify and understand the basic specifications of peripherals

2. Preparation of instruments

Each student prepares the following tools:

Main tools:

  • 01 Desktop case
  • 01 screwdriver
  • 01 screw box

Support tools:

  • 01 computer cleaning brush
  • 01 cleaning cloth

3. Some common peripherals

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

– Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a device used to stores and retrieves digital data using magnetic storage with one or more rigid rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material.

– Specifications:

  • Manufacturer
  • Storage capacity
  • Read/write speed
Hard disk drive

CD/DVD drive

– An optical drive is a type of device used to read optical discs. It uses a type of device that emits a laser beam that hits the surface of the optical disc and is reflected back on the receiver and decoded into a signal. CD/DVD is a type of optical disc.

– Specifications:

  • Manufacturer
  • Read/write speed
CD/DVD drive

Floppy disk drive (FDD)

– Ổ đĩa mềm là một ổ đĩa dùng để đọc đĩa mềm (Floppy Disk) – một dạng bộ nhớ trong máy tính. Dạng bộ nhớ này hiện nay rất ít được sử dụng. A floppy disk drive is a drive used to read a floppy disk. This storage device is very rarely used nowadays.

– Specifications:

  • Manufacturer
  • Read/write speed
Floppy disk drive

Monitor

– A computer monitor is an electronic device attached to a computer with the main purpose of displaying and communicating between the user and the computer.

– Specifications:

  • Monitor size
  • Resolution
  • Connector
Monitor computer

USB

– USB is a data storage device using flash memory integrated with USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface.

– Specifications:

  • Storage capacity
  • Read/write speed
USB

Keyboard

– A computer keyboard is a peripheral input device modeled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches.

– Specifications:

  • How many keys
  • Port to connect to Desktop mainboard
Keyboard

Computer mouse

– A computer mouse is a computer peripheral device used to control and work with the computer.

– Specifications:

  • Manufacturer
  • Port to connect to Desktop mainboard
Trackball mouse

Printer

– A printer is a device used to display in different materials pre-written or pre-designed content.

– Specifications:

  • Manufacturer
  • Port to connect to Desktop mainboard
Printer

4. Requirement of practice

  • Each student receives practical tools.
  • Disassemble and rebuild the Desktop step by step and follow the regulations.
  • Identify common peripherals of Desktop.
  • Complete the practice sheet for lesson 07.
  • Take pictures, record videos for documentation.

5. Practice sheet

Each student downloads the practice sheet here, photo it and bring it with you when you practice.

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