The Power Supply Of Your Computer
When you first purchase a new laptop, one of the most important things to know about the laptop is what all of the components do. It is especially important to be familiar with the power supply. Understanding your laptops power supply and cords will save you time by helping you diagnose some of the power problems if your laptop starts to become problematic.
Step one is to study the power strip that connects your computer's cord directly into a continuous power source, such as a wall outlet. The power strip is your first line of defense against bursts of electricity that are higher than the normal 120 volts your computer uses. A power strip feeds the proper amount of juice into a computer.
Many people who buy laptops for the first time thinks they can operate the same without their power supply component; till the same becomes defective due to power surge. After that they never take such a risk.
Step two of the power line-up is the AC power adapter. It is your second line of defense against unruly bursts of electricity. This device transforms the alternating current coming from a continuous source of energy to the direct current that your computer needs to function and to recharge its internal battery.
The electricity that provides the power to your laptop enters through a female adapter and then proceeds to the power board. The power board in your laptop sends electricity to both, power the mother board and to charge the battery of the laptop.
The laptops' cooling fan is an often overlooked part of the power supply. The fan aids in allowing the laptop to stay at a desired temperature so the computer doesn't overheat. If overheated, your laptop can easily power off at the most inconvenient of times.
The processor in your laptop is what generates the most heat so if you ever decide that you would like a processor upgrade, it is critical for your laptop to make sure that the fan you have is able to cool off a larger processor, in return keeping your laptop at a safe temperature.
As a last tip, keep the dirt, dust, and debris out of your computer's cooling fan. As air is taken into the computer to lower its internal temperature, odd objects get sucked in along with it. A build up of grit or random pieces of debris may force your system to power off or have other strange problems. Keep it clean!
Step one is to study the power strip that connects your computer's cord directly into a continuous power source, such as a wall outlet. The power strip is your first line of defense against bursts of electricity that are higher than the normal 120 volts your computer uses. A power strip feeds the proper amount of juice into a computer.
Many people who buy laptops for the first time thinks they can operate the same without their power supply component; till the same becomes defective due to power surge. After that they never take such a risk.
Step two of the power line-up is the AC power adapter. It is your second line of defense against unruly bursts of electricity. This device transforms the alternating current coming from a continuous source of energy to the direct current that your computer needs to function and to recharge its internal battery.
The electricity that provides the power to your laptop enters through a female adapter and then proceeds to the power board. The power board in your laptop sends electricity to both, power the mother board and to charge the battery of the laptop.
The laptops' cooling fan is an often overlooked part of the power supply. The fan aids in allowing the laptop to stay at a desired temperature so the computer doesn't overheat. If overheated, your laptop can easily power off at the most inconvenient of times.
The processor in your laptop is what generates the most heat so if you ever decide that you would like a processor upgrade, it is critical for your laptop to make sure that the fan you have is able to cool off a larger processor, in return keeping your laptop at a safe temperature.
As a last tip, keep the dirt, dust, and debris out of your computer's cooling fan. As air is taken into the computer to lower its internal temperature, odd objects get sucked in along with it. A build up of grit or random pieces of debris may force your system to power off or have other strange problems. Keep it clean!
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