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Exercise 5.2
Recognizing Computer Replacement
Parts Objective: To be able to recognize parts from a computer
Procedure: Use the following information to answer the questions. The following parts
were ordered by someone building his or her own
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Identify the Labeled Parts of a Drive
1. What three types of technologies are used inside hard drives?
2. At what three speeds in revolutions per minute might the spindle inside a hard drive rotate
3. How many pins does a SATA internal data cable have? How many pins does a SATA power
cable have?
4. How many power cables are coming from the power supply? How many of these cables are
connected to the motherboard? To other devices inside the computer? Identify each type of
power cable the system is using.
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5. What should be the setting for a dual-voltage selector switch on a power supply when using a
computer in the United States?
6. Define the Functions of the Listed Power Supply Connectors