Class/Workshop: Hardware Made Easy

Class objective
Learn what's inside a personal computer, how to identify and upgrade components, and some computing history.

Class description
Ever wondered what is inside that mysterious box called a computer? Join us at MOAH for an exciting journey exploring the interior of the PC. Discover the joys of replacing Video cards, expanding memory, adding a new hard disk, and more. Students learn the history of the computer, from the abacus to the present day, what the major components of the computer are (such as motherboards, video cards, CD-ROM drives, network cards and other peripherals), how to identify the hardware in a PC or Mac without opening the computer, and how to upgrade the system. Hands-on exercises are included.

Age range: 11 and up

Maximum class size: 15 students

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Registration must be completed 2 weeks prior to start of class.

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This page last updated: August 29, 2004