What's Inside a Computer

• Motherboard - contains the CPU & RAm memory chips.
• Hard Drive - main storage system for programs and information
• CD-ROM/RW Drive - for compact disks
• DVD-ROM/RW Drive - for digital videos.
• Modem Board for connection to telephone line *
• Network Board for connection to LAN (local area network)
• Video Board for connection to the monitor
• Printer Board for connection to the printer
• Boards for Input and Output Devices (microphones, speakers, headphones, etc.)
• USB Boards for flash drive, camera, printer, scanner, etc. 
• Power Supply
• Internal Battery
• Many Small Internal Cables to connect these parts.

                             * obsolete in many new computer models    

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