Fixing the keyboard in a usual way

Keyboards are essential to avid Computer Users. It is used primarily to type or enter characters which are understandable by the computer. But little do they know about the innards of it. It is composed of the Rubber Dome, the Key Matrix or Membrane and the Keyboard Controller each with a specific task. Then something wrong happens! Your keyboard doesn’t work anymore.You ponder and think what you did before the keyboard was still functioning. Then you remember spilling water in your keyboard but didn’t bother to wipe it. That may have caused the problem. So here are some tips in fixing your water-spilled keyboard :

First, disconnect your keyboard from your CPU and open it. Then, try to wipe the components of your keyboard especially the key matrix and the keyboard controller (if you see signs of presence of water on it). Next, before trying to place it back together, let it dry first. You really don’t want to experience another keyboard problem, would you? Other things can also cause problems to your keyboard like paper clips and other metals that gets inside it. One thing to remember, when opening the keyboard, always put the screws and domes in a safe place… One lost dome is directly equal to one lost keyboard letter and one lost screw equals unstability of the keyboard.

Basic Networking Knowledge and Know-Hows

Maybe everybody knows about the network card. For those not, a network card is an important component for a Computer Techie’s Soul. Without it, you can’t browse the internet or even chat with other people through the web. It allows you to connect to other computers either locally or over the internet.

The different network types use different hardware, but they all have the same essential components:

a. More than one computer

b. Hardware (such as a router) and software (either built in to the operating system or as a separate application) to coordinate the exchange of information

c. A path for the information to follow from one computer to another
Then there’s the firewall. The firewall is a part of a computer system or a network that is built to block unwanted or unauthorized access while letting the authorized access pass through.

And then you wonder, what is I.P. that I see in my network? I.P. stands for Internet Protocol which is a protocol used for communicating data across a packet-switched internet work using the Internet Protocol Suite, also referred to as TCP/IP.

There are two kinds of internet networks available. The first one is the Wired Network which has a set of advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are listed below:

a. Lets you move or transfer lots of data very quickly thus making it faster than the wireless network.

b. Provides more security and privacy.

c. It is affordable.

but the disadvantages also toll up, below are some of it :

a. Greatly decreases  or limits your mobility

b. Increasing the number of computers using greatly slows down the network and increasingly needs more cable thus making it costly.

c. and lastly, if you increase your network cables in your home, you may see them running around from one place to another, making it an unlikely sight on your home.

The second network is the Wireless Network. It is a least expensive way to connect to the internet stating the facts that it uses Radio Waves than a wire. Like the Wired Network, it has an advantage and a disadvantage. Below is one advantage :

a. It lets you move from one place to another because there are no mobility-restricting wires connected to the computer.

But with every advantage, there is an equal disadvantage :

a. It is literally more slower than the wired network and

b. It is less secure unless you make some security measures such as placing a password.

Sources:
HowStuffWorks.com
Wikipedia

Note : Will be updated until found additional sources.

Troubleshooting CPU and Motherboard Errors

You might be wondering why you hear an unfamiliar noise from your CPU and you sometimes face a hardware error that you don’t even understand.

Maybe this video can help you out a little bit..

It might range from CPU Fan malfunction to Processor slowing down to Heatsinks that can’t be used so try to check this out..

Possible Questions regarding troubleshooting CPU and Motherboard Errors:

a. Why should I even bother troubleshooting the problem?

– Troubleshooting problems by yourself saves up the time and money. It also increases your knowledge regarding these kinds of situations you would encounter lately.

b. Then if I try to fix the problem, would the procedures be easy?

-It would be easy if you know the know-hows of the parts but if you also follow the instructions carefully and try not to guess what’s next to do then you’re gonna be fine. Fixing it would range from just reseating the component to removing the component then placing it back could fix the problem.

c. Would this fix the problem?

-There are some instances that when doing the procedures, it leads to failure so that just means that the component needs to be replaced.

And one more thing, always check the safety precautions before opening and never do anything unless you know something about what you are going to do.