| In today's world, computer training is almost | | | | the assembly process, an inspection of the |
| in every case a necessity if you want to get | | | | outer case to ensure that there are no |
| a good job. The market for computer products | | | | scratches or defects. The brand name and |
| is a multi-billion dollar business where one | | | | indicator labels are put onto the computer |
| can find a perfect balance of technology and | | | | case at this time. |
| efficiency. In the world we are living in, | | | | |
| computers are used for a variety of tasks and | | | | Next, the motherboard is installed and |
| play a crucial role in the areas of academics | | | | prepared for the processor chip. The chip |
| and business. | | | | (which is the brain of your computer) is |
| | | | attached to the motherboard along with the |
| The steps that are taken to bring the | | | | RAM component. Once the chip and RAM are |
| computer from several small components to a | | | | installed, the internal speakers and sound |
| desktop product are organization of the | | | | card are placed into the case. |
| manufacturing facility, assembly of hardware, | | | | |
| installation of software, and a test process. | | | | The hard drive, disk drive and DVD-ROM drive |
| The production of a high quality product is | | | | are in snuggly attached to the computer |
| important to computer buyers. | | | | chassis. All these components are then |
| | | | attached to the motherboard with cables so |
| Computer companies have several manufacturing | | | | that they may communicate with each other. |
| facilities around the world where thousands | | | | |
| of computers are built. Manufacturers try to | | | | Power supply is then applied to the computer |
| make the best computer (in a given price | | | | and other additional components such as the |
| range) for the lowest cost. Once a specific | | | | video card, and modem are added near a final |
| model is designed the company orders the high | | | | stage of assembly. After all these components |
| quality parts from their own component | | | | are installed to create the finished "PC," |
| manufacturing divisions or outside suppliers. | | | | the unit is thoroughly inspected to ensure |
| | | | that all the cables connections are in place |
| Inventory control is an important part of | | | | and all other defects are fixed. |
| acquiring components as, to remain efficient, | | | | |
| the company tries to avoid overstocking. | | | | Inspectors also make sure that cables are in |
| Manufacturers take note of the consumer | | | | appropriate places so that they do not touch |
| demand, on a daily basis to efficiently | | | | components. This is important as heat given |
| establish quantities for the production line. | | | | off components, while operating can cause |
| | | | minor explosions. The CMOS (complementary |
| When assembling a computer, there are 8 to 10 | | | | metal-oxide semiconductor- circuitry for the |
| major components installed including the | | | | memory and processor) is set up at this time. |
| processor speed chip, the motherboard, RAM | | | | The top cover is placed onto the computer and |
| (Random Access Memory), diskette drive, modem | | | | it is shipped off for further testing. |
| or network card, video card, hard drive, | | | | |
| sound card, and DVD-ROM. Before the | | | | The utility of the computer and subsequent |
| components are placed into the computer, each | | | | consumer demand for improved models will keep |
| part undergoes an extensive testing process | | | | pressure on manufactures to build more |
| called "quality control." | | | | efficient, high quality machines in future |
| | | | years. And if you haven't already started it |
| Quality control ensures that faulty systems | | | | yet, it's time for your computer training. |
| are not shipped. As an initial step, prior to | | | | |