Mastering Installing System Devices for CompTIA A+ | Lesson 2 Full Walkthrough & Study Tips

In this video, we walk through Lesson 2 of the CompTIA A+ curriculum — covering how to install and configure system devices like power supplies, cooling systems, storage drives, RAM, and CPUs. Whether you're preparing for the Core 1 (220-1101) exam or reinforcing your classroom learning, this video provides detailed explanations, visual examples, and smart study strategies for mastering the material.
🛠️ Learn key vocabulary and hardware setups
🔋 Understand PSUs, voltage, cooling systems
💾 Compare HDDs, SSDs, RAID types, and form factors
🧠 Use self-assessment methods to track your progress
📄 Identify PBQ (Performance-Based Question) scenarios
🎓 Designed for IT students, certification candidates, and educators using CompTIA-aligned curricula.
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00:00 – Intro & Folder Overview
00:47 – Self-Assessment Instructions (1–10 Scale + Study Rubric)
03:32 – How to Use Keywords, PBQs, and Procedures for Each Lesson
06:00 – Start of Lesson 2: Installing System Devices
07:26 – Power Supply Units (PSUs): AC/DC, Voltage, and Regulation
09:02 – PSU Wattage, Efficiency, and Output Voltages
10:56 – PSU Connectors, P1 20-pin vs 24-pin, Modular & Redundant Types
12:45 – Cooling Systems: Heat Sinks, Fans, and Thermal Paste
14:47 – Liquid Cooling Systems: Components and Purpose
16:36 – Review Activity: Power & Cooling Systems
17:40 – Virtual Lab: Installing a Power Supply
19:05 – Section 2B: Selecting and Installing Storage Devices
20:34 – Drive Bays, Form Factors, and Drive Caddies
23:03 – External and Removable Storage Options
24:40 – SSDs: Performance, Interfaces, and M.2/NVMe
26:34 – HDDs: Components, Speeds, and Interfaces
28:00 – RAID Overview: Fault Tolerance, RAID 0/1/5/10
30:52 – RAID Configuration and Setup Examples
32:36 – Study Recap: Key Concepts in Power, Cooling, Storage & RAID
35:00 – Tips for Improving Your Study Strategy (Beyond Questions)
37:20 – How to Track Progress with Lessons and Presentations
40:00 – Study Planning Example: Lessons, Ratings, and Vocabulary
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