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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Once you have the portable stripped down, you replace whichever

component you’re in there to replace and then begin the process of building it

back up into a coherent unit. Pay incredibly careful attention to getting data

cables connected properly as you rebuild. I can’t imagine a worse tech

experience than replacing a touchpad and rebuilding a laptop only to have

missed a connection and having to do it all over again.

EXAM TIP The DC jack requires extra-special love when you need to

replace one. The part is soldered to the main board, so replacing it means

you’ll need to not only strip the laptop to the bare metal but also unsolder the

old part and solder the new part. Then you’ll rebuild the laptop and hope you

got everything right. CompTIA cannot expect a CompTIA A+ technician to

know how to do this stuff. Expect a question that explores whether it can be

done. Rest assured, specialized techs can replace any component on a laptop,

even the DC jack.

Troubleshooting Portable Computers

Many of the troubleshooting techniques you learned about for desktop

systems can be applied to laptops. For example, take the proper precautions

before and during disassembly. Use the proper hand tools, and document,

label, and organize each plastic part and screw location for reassembly.

Additionally, here are some laptop-specific procedures to try.

Power and Performance

Some of the most common portable device issues relate to how well they do

(or don’t!) run—so let’s take a look at a few issues related to power,

performance, and heat.

Laptop Won’t Power On

• If a laptop won’t power up—a no power scenario—verify AC power

by plugging another electronic device into the wall outlet. If the other

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