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LAB 10: Laptops and Modern UEFI BIOS

Brady Cousins, Riddhi Tandel, Wolf Olivier Christian Clermont

Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology, Durham College

COMP-1116-09 – Computer Systems - Hardware

Riley Andrusiak

December 11, 2023

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Introduction:
This lab is divided into 3 parts. The first part is all about learning to upgrade RAM
and HDD in a Lenovo T410 laptop as it is easier to upgrade the RAM and HDD because the
bottom cover does not have to be removed. Then, we’ll analyze the laptop’s motherboard.
Finally, we will check out the modern UEFI BIOS, on new PCs from Gibabyte and ASUS.

Part 1: Remove RAM and HDD

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Part 2: Analyze laptop motherboard

1. The motherboard is from dell and belongs to the Dell Latitude E6530 laptop.
2. Max RAM: 16 GB
3. CPUs that can be installed are listed below:
 Core i7 – 3740QM
 Core i7 - 3720QM
 Core i5 – 3340M
 Core i7 – 3520M
 Core i7 – 3540M
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Part 3: Analyze modern UEFI with Graphical User Interface (Gigabyte)

1. Intel core i5 6600 3.5ghz
2. Clock speed 3500mhz
3. 4 cores
4. 4GB RAM
5. RAM frequency is 2133mhz
6. 12.096v, 5.040V, 3.312V
7 1192 RPM CPU FAN
8. 771 rpm case fan
9. CPU temp 30 degrees C

Reflection:
In this lab, we delved into disassembling and reassembling a Lenovo T410, gaining
practical insights into the intricate components of a laptop. The process of taking it apart and
putting it back together provided a hands-on understanding of the laptop's internal structure
and taught us about the interconnections and placements of various elements. It also helps in
developing skills related to troubleshooting and potential repairs. Exploring the motherboard
highlighted its critical role, and navigating the modern UEFI BIOS on Gigabyte and PCs
added a layer of familiarity with advanced computer systems which was the most interesting
part of this lab. Overall, the lab was a valuable exercise, offering practical skills and a better
grasp of laptop internals.