COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II (392 HOURS)

Course Description:

Our 392-hour COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NCII course covers basic and common competencies such as installing, maintaining, configuring, and diagnosing computer systems and networks. Learn how to troubleshoot and isolate computer problems; how to boost up your PC; how to use a multi-tester and how to test the power supply, Motherboard, CPU. Know the difference between SATA and PATA. Learn about PC upgrading, reformat and installation of Win98, XP, VISTA & Windows 7, and DOS commands how to bypass the Windows password, Manual Virus Deletion and Networking. Plus, be trained on how to perform PC cloning and disk partitioning.

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR Module 1 (pre-requisite of Module 2)**: Career Professionalism Fundamentals, OHS, Number System Preventive Maintenance, Back-up Procedure, Introduction of parts & peripherals Troubleshooting Concept & Multi Tester Power Supply & Actual Voltage Reading Understanding CMOS & BIOS, Clearing CMOS Password, Beep & Post Code Introduction to Motherboard, Kinds of Memory & device Drivers Disk Technology (HDD, SSD), Sata vs. Pata, File System, Back-up Film Showing & PC Assembly, Basic Troubleshooting DOS Commands, Intro to Virtualization (Virtual Machine), ISO Image Reformat & Installation of Win 98 & Win XP, FDISK Partitioning, Dual Boot Reformat & Installation of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Disk Imaging Understanding Windows Protection Error (BSOD), Win NT Recovery Console

ADVANCED COMPUTER CONFIGURATION & NETWORKING Module 2**: Bypassing Windows Password, Registry Restrictions, Group Policy Object & RSOP Manual Virus deletion Intro to Networking, Topologies, Wired vs. Wireless Network, Color Coding Standards Wired & Wireless Implementation, Ad-hoc & Infrastructure mode, TCP/IP, File Sharing Offline File Synchronization, Remote Desktop Protocol, Printer Management Managing Users & Groups, Sharing Permission, Windows 2003 Active Directory

LAPTOP TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

Module 3 (pre-requisite of Module 4)**: OHS & OHH, Laptop Servicing Tools, Repairing Service Charges; Where to get the Spare Parts Preventive Maintenance, Parts Identification and Functions, Repairing HDD Bad Sector BIOS Chip Identification, Blink Codes & Post Errors, Bypassing CMOS Password, Service Manuals Types of RAM, Hard disk, TFT LCD/LED/CCFL, Flex Cable & Inverter Replacement, Fixing Dead Pixels Motherboard Chips Identification, Proper Cleaning Procedures, Fixing Liquid Spilled Damage Film Showing & Laptop Assembly/Disassembly Procedure part I Laptop Assembly/Disassembly Procedure part II, Parts Upgrading & Replacement Motherboard Chips Identification, BGA Reflow Procedure, Fixing Liquid Spilled Damage Elimination & Isolation Troubleshooting Technique, Common Laptop Problems Understanding Multimeter using Analog & Digital Tester Basic Electricity & Electronics, Types of Materials, Battery Pack, Power Adapter Reformat & Installation using a Flash/PEN Drive, System Recovery

ADVANCED LAPTOP SERVICING (Board/Chip Level) Module 4**: Understanding & Familiarization of Different ICs, Controllers (VRM, Clock Generator, I/O Controllers) Proper SMD Testing Procedure (Switch, FCC Cable, Resistor, Capacitor, Fuse, Diode, LED, Inductors, Transistors, Mosfet & Integrated Circuit, Reading in Data Sheets) Soldering & Desoldering Technique Using Soldering Iron – Through Hole Assembly Reflow Soldering & Desoldering Technique Using Hot Air Rework Station – Surface Mount Assembly Reading and Understanding Schematic Diagram Identifying Motherboard Sections, Hot & Cold Testing, Board Tracing Technique

ON –THE-JOB TRAINING (240 HOURS)

Module 6: The 240-hour On-the-Job Training program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of the trainee through actual experience in the workplace. It also enables the trainee to acquire specific competencies that are directly related to the course. The trainee may fulfill this through his/her chosen local company or may choose among PSTC tie-up companies. This also enables an opportunity to get a job referral for the trainee. **Trainee may choose to first take Modules 1&2, Modules 3&4 or the Elective Course in Module 5.