All happens in milliseconds.
Slide 15: The Boot Process (POST)
Slide 16: Common Hardware Failures & Fixes | Symptom | Likely Culprit | Quick Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PC turns on, no display | Loose RAM/GPU | Reseat components, check monitor cable | | PC shuts down randomly | Overheating | Clean fans, reapply thermal paste | | Clicking noise from case | Failing HDD | Immediately back up data | | USB ports not working | Driver/Static short | Unplug PSU, hold power button 15 sec | computer hardware.ppt
Slide 17: Tools of the Trade
Slide 18: The Future of Computer Hardware All happens in milliseconds
Slide 19: Summary / Key Takeaways
Slide 20: Q&A / References
Hardware is generally classified into four distinct functional groups:
If you are a student, building the PPT yourself reinforces learning. Top Brands: Intel (Core i3/i5/i7/i9) & AMD (Ryzen 3/5/7/9)