LAS Quarter 4, Week 5: Computer Problem Causes
LAS Quarter 4, Week 5: Computer Problem Causes
Task 8:
A:
B:
1. Check the volume control on your computer. In Windows, the sound icon will usually be on the
taskbar, and you can also access the sound options in the Control Panel. On Macs, the sound
options are found at the top of the screen or in System Preferences.
2. Make sure the speakers are turned on, if using external speakers.
3. Make sure external speakers are connected to the correct audio port or a USB port. If your
computer has color-coded ports, the audio output will usually be green.
4. Connect headphones to the correct audio port and determine if sound is audible from the
headphones.
Computer Problem Cause/s
Out of place RAM
PC Beeps RAM unable to work
Recently added hardware
Task 6:
Task 8:
1. A a. Undervolt the PC
2. C b. Clogged Fan
3. D
4. C (G)
5. C
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
Task 5:
Task 9:
1. Disconnect the power immediately to prevent damage to the CPU from overheating.
2. Check fan power cables are correctly connected to the relevant power connector (in most cases,
a motherboard FAN connector or one of the PSU power connectors).
3. Disconnect the power and carefully spin the fan blades with a finger. If there is any resistance to
this movement, this may indicate a faulty fan unit.
4. Clean/ free the fan blade from foreign objects or dirt.
5. Check the required voltage on the fan.
B:
Computer Problem Causes
6-7. End Application Task by Task Manager
Application is frozen (PC stuck up)
8-10. Restart the computer
C:
1. Cable Tester
2. Slow Performance
3. UTP Cable
4. Crimping Tool
5. Network Card’
Task 7:
B:
C:
There are several reasons why your PC might not be able to connect to Wi-Fi. You should first make sure
that your PC's Wi-Fi adapter hasn't been turned off, or needs to be reset. The issue might also be with
the Wi-Fi, not your PC and make sure that it works on other devices.
Check to see if your computer is set to Airplane Mode, which disables Wi-Fi and other connections. Your
PC may also include a Wi-Fi master on/off switch, which is all-too-easy to activate by mistake. Examine
the sides of your laptop for a misaligned slider. When your Wi-Fi stops working properly due to minor
technical issues, the best approach to solve it is to turn it off and then back on again. Don't rule out the
chance that the issue is with the Wi-Fi network rather than your PC. It's conceivable that the signal isn't
strong enough to make a connection. If you're using a laptop, try moving around to see if it makes a
difference. Wi-Fi has a hard time passing through walls, so there could be dead zones in any home or
office. You're right if you believe "there's a problem with a network setting" seems unclear. There are a
number of potential difficulties that only affect a small percentage of Windows users, but when they
occur, they're particularly difficult to resolve. It's possible that your computer's Wi-Fi hardware has
broken. If you've tried resetting your network connection, rebooting the PC, and determining that other
nearby devices can connect successfully, the adapter could be at fault. In most cases, the only option is
to replace it.