Describe the components of a laptop.

Description should include external and internal components, such as

  • batteries
  • docking station or port replicator
  • storage devices
  • additional RAM
  • expansion card
  • Wi-Fi cards
  • wide area network (WAN) cards
  • touchscreen
  • camera
  • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What are some benefits of using a docking station?
  • When are external components necessary when using a laptop?
  • What are the major components of a laptop’s display subsystem?