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IT/280 Week 1 Appendix B - Computer Hardware Simulator Review the computer and components described in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on the student website. Complete Appendix B by providing technical information about the computer in the CHS. Appendix C- Computer Research Complete Appendix C by researching Web sites that utilize price checking, product reviewing, and troubleshooting. Discussion Questions What concerns are there when disposing of old personal computers and monitors? What are the benefits of recycling? What resources in your community handle the proper disposal of computer equipment? What are three considerations you must keep in mind when choosing a motherboard? Explain your answer. How might the choice of motherboard change the effectiveness of the central processing unit?
IT/280 Week 2 Appendix D -Comparing Your Dream Computer Complete Appendix D by comparing your dream computer with real computers. Appendix E - Motherboard Components Identification Review the computer and components described in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on the student website. Complete Appendix E by identifying the parts of a motherboard. Write a 350- to 700-word technical description of the sequential process of replacing a motherboard. You may design the description to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Sequential Process for Replacing a Motherboard Manual Cover Design and Environmental Concerns Week 2 includes: Safety Section of Manual & Cover Environmental Concerns = A+++ Work!

IT/280 Week 3 Appendix F - Power Supply Complete Appendix F by searching for power supplies for your dream computer and the CHS computer. Activity One, Part A: Determining Wattage Using the Comparing Computers chart, determine how much power you would need to run your dream computer. In the chart below, list the make and model of your computer’s components and research online to determine how much wattage is required to run each. Activity One, Part B: Power Supply Search Now that you know the amount of wattage needed to run your dream computer, you find a power supply. Search the Internet for two different power supplies that would work with your computer and fill in the chart below. Then, make a decision on which power supply you would purchase and explain why. Technical Document - Replacing a Power Supply Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the technical description of the sequential process of replacing a power supply. You must use this outline to develop the paper for your individual project. You may design the outline to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Discussion Questions: What should one look for when choosing a power supply? How does one decide which power supply is right for one’s computer? What adjustments should one consider making to a computer’s architecture when the central processing unit doubles in size and speed? Provide details.

IT/280 Week 4 CheckPoint: CPU and Memory Installation Paper Appendix G - Central Processing Unit Appendix H - Memory Review the computer and components described in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on the student website. Complete Appendixes G and H, where you search for central processing units and memory systems. Assignment: CPU and Memory Installation Paper Write two 350- to 700-word technical descriptions, one describing the sequential process of replacing a central processing unit, and the other describing the sequential process of adding memory to a motherboard. You may design both descriptions to look like technical documents or papers that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Sequential Process of Replacing a Central Processing Unit (Preview) Sequential Process of Installing Memory (Preview)

IT/280 Week 5 CheckPoint: Hard Drive and Hard Drive Installation Appendix I For this assignment, you replace the internal hard drives from the computer featured in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS). The current internal hard drives are old and starting to fail. You need to replace the current hard drives with similar drives or drives with more storage capacity. Search the Internet for three types of hard drives compatible with the CHS computer, and enter your information for each drive into the New Hard Drive Chart below. After comparing the two drives, make a recommendation on which you would purchase and justify your decision. You only have a budget of $45 to work with, so choose carefully. Sequential Process of Replacing a Hard Drive Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the technical description of the sequential process of replacing a hard drive. You must use this outline to develop the paper used for your individual project. You may design the outline to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Sequential Process of Replacing a Hard Drive Discussion Questions Why is a hard drive one of the most important parts of a computer? What factors must one consider when buying a hard drive? How has the configuration for connecting input/output (I/O) devices to computers on the motherboard changed since the late 1980s? How might new and future I/O devices change the PC architecture?

IT/280 Week 6 - Input/Output Devices CheckPoint: I/O Devices Write three 350- to 700-word technical descriptions of the sequential process of installing three different I/O devices of your choice. You may design the descriptions to look like technical documents or papers that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Sequential Process of installing a Keyboard Sequential Process of Installing a Mouse Sequential Process of Installing a Monitor Windows 7 Upgrade Technical Information Paper Your office is considering changing operating systems from Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7. If the office computers are the same as the one featured in the CHS, might you encounter any problems with this upgrade, such as power, memory, expansion cards, and staff and user training? Write a 350- to 700-word technical description of the challenges in upgrading computers from Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7. You may design the description to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Challenges in Upgrading Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7

IT/280 Week 7 - Multimedia Devices and Video Cards Appendix J- Input/Output and Multimedia Devices Review the computer and components described in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS) on the student website. Scenario Your office wants to upgrade their computers with a video card. Their computers are the same as the one featured in the Computer Hardware Simulator (CHS). Search the Internet for two video cards that would work with the computers. Complete Appendix J by searching for a video card in the CHS computer. Replacing Input/Output Devices, Multimedia Devices, and Video Cards. Write a 200- to 300-word outline for the technical description of the sequential process of replacing I/O devices, multimedia devices and video cards. You must use this outline to develop the paper used for your individual project. You may design the outline to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance and training manual. Sequential Process for Replacing Multimedia Devices and Video Cards Discussion Questions What are the differences between standard Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and PCI Express? How might increasing computer power change the motherboard configuration and options for attached multimedia devices? Provide details. What issues must one consider when archiving data? What happens to archived data as mass storage technology changes.

IT/280 Week 8 - Problem-Solving Strategies Checkpoint: Appendix K - Mass Storage Devices Search the Internet for two types of DVD-R Dual Layer drives and external mass storage devices compatible with the office computers, and enter information for each into the charts below. Management has given you a budget of $35 per computer. Compare data between internal and external mass storage devices and justify your decision to management. Sequential Process of Replacing a DVD Drive Write a 350- to 700-word technical description of the sequential process of replacing a DVD drive. You may design the description to look like a technical document or paper that might appear in a computer maintenance manual. Sequential Process of Replacing a DVD Drive (Preview) Assignment: External Mass Storage Letter Write a 350- to 700- word letter to management, justifying your position on using external mass storage devices instead of DVD-ROM dual-layer drives. The letter, in business letter form, must have a persuasive voice justifying your decision, acting as the IT Director.

IT/280 Week 9 Final Project: Computer Maintenance and Training Manual You are in charge of computer support at a major U.S. retailer. Business has been growing fast, and your company is about to open several new facilities across the country. Management has asked you to develop training materials for new IT employees at these facilities. After some consideration, you decide to create a computer maintenance and training manual that addresses certain issues. Write a 350- to 700-word description on each of the following topics. Describe the installation and maintenance of each component. Include information about all of the subsections in your descriptions. Safety and Environment Environmental concerns Power protection Dust, static, and heat issues Downloading unauthorized software Maintenance and cleaning Tower Monitor Keyboard Mouse Internal hardware installation and maintenance Motherboard Power supply Processor Memory Hard drives Basic principles for supporting I/O devices Multimedia and mass storage devices Installing a video card Installing a DVD drive Compile your descriptions into a 5,250- to 8,750-word maintenance and training manual. The manual is not required to be in APA format. Images and photos may be included when necessary. Ensure that you do not violate any copyright laws with the use of photos or diagrams. Each Bullet Point is covered thoroughly! = A+++ Total Pages = 70+ Preview of various sections Below: