Computer Hardware Essentials
What is inside a computer, how the parts work together, and how to safely build, upgrade and diagnose hardware.
- Hardware
- PC build
- Diagnostics
Planned: A planned subject in the curriculum roadmap. The outline below is a proposed structure, not a finished course.
Learning outcomes
By the end, learners will be able to:
- 01
Identify motherboard, CPU, memory, storage and power components
- 02
Select compatible parts for an upgrade or build
- 03
Follow safe handling and ESD practices
- 04
Diagnose common hardware failures
Proposed module outline
A proposed structure — refined during curriculum development.
Motherboards, chipsets, buses and form factors.
CPUs, cooling, RAM types and performance.
HDD, SSD, NVMe, RAID concepts and data safety.
PSUs, displays, input devices and connectors.
Assembly walkthrough, POST codes and failure symptoms.
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