IUPUI

This workshop lasts 3 hours.

In this workshop, participants will get the opportunity to open a computer case, and see how to perform common upgrades and repairs, without risking their own system. Acronyms and obscure terms are explained, and participants will be able to take out individual components of the computer, and examine them in detail. This workshop is intended for anyone wanting to make upgrades on their own computers, and looking for a safe environment to practice.

    What You'll learn Available Downloads

• perform basic maintenance on a computer

• replace and upgrade common computer components like RAM, hard drives and expansion cards

• understand current computer terminology

• recognize common hardware problems

• Workshop Materials (PDF)

What you need to know

• use a Windows-based computer

If you don't have those skills, consider first taking the workshop:

• Windows: Basic Computing Skills