What makes laptop repair challenging?
Laptops are compact and designed for specific form factors making internal repairs difficult.
Why do technicians often specialize in one laptop brand?
Different manufacturers use unique designs so repeated exposure increases repair familiarity.
What type of batteries do modern laptops primarily use?
Lithium-ion or lithium-ion polymer batteries.
Why do laptop batteries lose capacity over time?
Each charge cycle slightly reduces battery capacity until replacement is needed.
What is a modular laptop battery?
A battery that can be removed or replaced without opening the laptop case.
What is a non-modular laptop battery?
A battery located inside the laptop chassis requiring disassembly for replacement.
What connector is typically used for laptop keyboards?
A single ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.
What workaround can be used if a built-in laptop keyboard fails?
Connect an external USB keyboard.
Why are laptop keycaps difficult to replace?
Keycaps and hinges are delicate and require manufacturer-specific procedures.
What type of memory do laptops commonly use?
SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module).
What does it mean when laptop RAM is soldered?
It is permanently attached to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.
What form factor do traditional laptop hard drives use?
2.5-inch spinning magnetic disks.
What is the main advantage of replacing an HDD with an SSD?
Significantly faster read/write speeds and overall performance.
What is an M.2 SSD?
A small solid-state drive that plugs directly into an M.2 slot without cables.
How is an M.2 SSD installed?
Insert it into the slot and secure it with a single screw.
What is drive cloning?
Copying all data and the OS from one drive to another to avoid reinstalling everything.
What type of wireless cards do older laptops use?
Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express adapters.
What functionalities might laptop wireless cards provide?
Wi-Fi
What is biometric authentication on laptops?
Using face recognition or fingerprint scanning to log in.
What is NFC used for on laptops?
Contactless authentication or data transfer using a phone or wearable device.
