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-J ob 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.