Question

You suspect a component in a computer is fried. You remove any unnecessary hardware devices one by one to narrow down where the problem exists. Which step in the troubleshooting process is this?

Answer 1

The examination phase

Further Explanation:

Hardware troubleshooting in computers requires a systematic and logical approach. Taking a logical approach helps you identify the root cause much easily. Ask yourself those questions first before getting to the bottom of anything. You will find it helpful to reproduce the problem and develop a hypothesis of the problem if you ask yourself those 20 questions.

Next comes the examination phase. Having gathered everything, I will now attempt a fix based on what I think I found. In my case, I suspect that there a component in my computer that is fried. A few ways to tell if my motherboard or components attached to the motherboard are fried is to remove the side panel first and examine the circuitry before removing any unnecessary hardware devices. Obvious sings will be smell of smoke. Examine the capacitors as well. Burnt capacitors have rounded tops. This is a clear indication that they are blown.

I will now remove every single component one by one from the motherboard and test my hardware on a low-level.

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