Sunday, December 16, 2007

Laptops and Hot Swappable Components

Which of the following is NOT hot swappable on a laptop computer?
1. USB hard disk
2. USB printer
3. PC card modem
4. >>Memory
Explanation : Memory is not a hot swappable component in a laptop computer. You need to unplug the laptop and remove the battery before installing memory.
A USB printer is a hot swappable component, as are most USB devices. However, you will probably need to install driver software.

PC card devices are hot swappable. PC card devices include modems, wireless adapters, and network cards.
A USB hard disk is hot swappable. It should be recognized as soon as it is plugged in.
Objective: Laptops and Portable Devices