Appliances/Computer

 Monitor
 A computer monitor is an output device that displays information in pictorial or
text form.
 Screen
 The screen is an important part of a monitor, every monitor has a screen,
without a screen the monitor is incomplete.
 Stands
 Stands are also an important part of the monitor, without which the monitor
cannot stand. The stands of the monitor are made of plastic, which is used to
make the monitor stand on the desk.
 Power Connector
 The power converter is also an important part of the monitor, the computer
monitor gets electric power only by using the power connector so that the
monitor is turned on.
 Interface Board
 The interface board is also part of the monitor. The interface provides
complete control and overall functionality of the monitor screen using the
board itself.
 CPU (Central Processing Unit)
 The computer’s central processing unit (CPU) is the portion of a computer
that retrieves and executes instructions. The CPU is essentially the brain of a
CAD system. It consists of an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a control unit,
and various registers. The CPU is often simply referred to as the processor.
 Motherboard
 A motherboard provides connectivity between the hardware components of a
computer, like a processor (CPU), memory (RAM), hard drive, and video
card. There are multiple types of motherboards, designed to fit different types
and sizes of computers.
 Switch Mode Power Supply
 A switched-mode power supply (SMPS) is an electronic circuit that converts
power using switching devices that are turned on and off high frequencies.
 Processor (CPU)
  The central processor of a computer is also known as the CPU, or “central
processing unit”. This processor handles all the basic system instructions,
such as processing mouse and keyboard input and running applications.
 Processor Fan
 A fan is located on top of a computer processor. It helps pull and blow hot air
off the processor, helping keep it cooler.
 Ram
 RAM stands for “Random Access Memory” and is pronounced “ram”. RAM is
a common hardware component found in electronic devices, including
desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
 Hard Disk
 HDD stands for “hard Disk Drive” and it is used for store the large amount of
data on your computer like photos, videos, games, songs, software etc.
 DVD Writer
 The DVD Writer/CD Writer is a multipurpose rewritable drive that can be read
audio, data, and video files and can record, or write, in both CD and DVD
formats.
 Keyboard
 A keyboard is for putting information including letters, words, and numbers
into your computer. You press the individual buttons on the keyboard when
you type. The number keys across the top of the keyboard are also found on
the right of the keyboard. The letter keys are in the center of the keyboard.
 Keycaps
 Visible keys that activate underlying switches
 Switches
 Transfer keystroke to Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
 Case
 Holds everything together and protects internal components. It can be made
up of a case that sits below the switches, or only have bottom case.
 Gaskets
 Protect internal components from dust and liquids.
 Plate
 Aligns and stabilizes switches.
 Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
 Converts keystrokes into electrical signals and sends them to a computer.
Some have diodes for RGB backlighting.
 Stabilizers
 Keep large keys stable while typing (spacebar, shift, enter, delete).
 Power Cable
 Plugs into the computer with a USB connection
 Mouse
 A mouse is a small device that a computer user pushes across a desk
surface in order to point to a place on a display screen and to select one or
more actions to take from that position.
 Right button
 The right button is located in the upper right area of the mouse. The primary
use of this button is to open a contextual menu when clicking on a file,
selected text or website. It usually contains options related to the item (cut,
copy, paste, properties, tools, font, open, save, print, or delete).
 Left button
 The left mouse button is usually the main button on the mouse to select an
object, text, or icon. After right-clicking, it will be in use to continue the menu
options, such as copying and pasting, opening or running a program, saving
a file, closing a window, and refreshing a webpage.
 Scroll wheel
 The scroll wheel is located between the right and left buttons of the mouse. It
allows to scroll up or down on a page as well as to zoom in and out of images
and documents. It is used as a third button by pressing it down. This middle
button can fasten the scroll speed and open a link in a new tab in a web
browser.
 Mouse Body
 The mouse’s body is the part that you hold in your hand. It is usually made of
plastic or metal and has a smooth surface to allow easy movement. Some
mice have ergonomic designs to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce
fatigue during long periods of use.
 Motion detection sensor
  A motion detection sensor is a small object located inside the mouse. Its job
is to detect when the mouse is moved so that it can send that motion of your
hand to the computer, which then translates it into cursor movement on your
monitor screen.
 LED light
 The LED light is most optical located under the motion detection sensor. It
emits a red optical light on bottom used to illuminate the surface below the
mouse so that the sensor can track movement accurately, and it also shows
the battery level when the wireless mice is charging.
 USB cable
 The USB cable is used to connect wired mice directly to the USB port on your
computer. The data travel from the mouse to the computer via this USB cable
so that you can control your arrow pointer on the screen. The cable is usually
about five feet long, giving you enough slack to move around comfortably
while using the mouse.
 Printed Circuit Board
 The PCB is the important element of the mouse that holds all of the other
parts in place. It is a small, flat piece of greenish colored fiberglass with
numerous tiny pathways. These pathways connect all of the mouse buttons,
sensors, register, battery, and other electronic components to communicate
with each other.
 Speaker
 A computer speaker is an output hard device that connects to a computer to
generate sounds. The signal used to produce the sound that comes from a
computer speaker is created by the computer’s sound card.
 Microphone
 The function of a microphone in a computer is to pick up sounds, just like a
microphone used by a singer on stage, and convert the audio sound waves
into electrical signals. From there, these electrical signals travel to the sound
card, where they are converted into digital signals, able to be processed by
the computer.
 Printer
 A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer
and transfers the information to paper, usually to a standard size, 8.5” by 11”
sheet of paper. Printers vary in size, speed, sophistication, and cost.