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Inside a computer
Inside a computer
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Have you ever looked inside a computer case, or seen pictures of the inside of one? The small parts may look complicated, but the inside of a computer case isn't really all that mysterious. This lesson will help you master some of the basic terminology and understand a bit more about what goes on inside a computer.
2. Motherboard
The motherboard is the computer's main circuit board.
It's a thin plate that holds the CPU, memory, connectors for the hard
drive and optical drives, expansion cards to control the video and
audio, and connections to your computer's ports (such as USB ports). The
motherboard connects directly or indirectly to every part of the
computer.