The course will open you up into a new career in computer repairs including laptop and desktop. You can get a job as IT support technicians or set up your own company, servicing companies, organisations and individuals.

What student will achieve in this course

Students will be able to gain confident in entering new profession computer repairs engineers including laptop and desktop. You can get a job as IT support technicians or set up your own company, servicing companies, organisations and individuals.

Beginners level:

Laptop/PC Software

• What is the Operating System?
• How to install Operating System? (Window Installation)
• Hard drive Partitioning
• Hard drive Formatting
• Driver Installation
• Offline driver installation
• Online driver installation
• Manual driver installation
• Application Installation
• Antivirus (Windows Settings and Security)
• Microsoft office installation
• Windows Backup & Restore.
• Workgroup Networking & Internet Concept

     Laptop/PC Hardware

• Identification of laptop-Desktop part
• Adapters/Chargers
• Types, work, volt, Ampere, pin detail, Basic problem.
• (Battery)Types of Battery, work, volt, pin detail, Basic problem.
• LCD: Types LCD, Brand, size, and wideness.
• Inverter: Types of Inverter and pin detail.
• Hard disk: Types of hard drive its problems and solutions.
• Keyboard: Type of keyboard, Basic problem, and solutions.
• Body/Housing
• Hinges size, Front Panel, Back Panel.
• PCB/Motherboard: Type of Motherboard its manufacture Identification.
• Ram: Types of RAM.
• CPU/Processor: Types of Laptop /Desktop CPU its identify diagnosing and troubleshooting.
• CD/DVD Drive: Type, brands, Basic problem.
• Introduction to tools and equipment’s
• Troubleshooting
• Laptop and Desktop Assembly & Disassembly
• Common fault diagnosing and troubleshooting

Intermediate Level: Software (Theory Practical)

• Installation of windows on secure boot enabled laptops (for latest laptops who have this security)
• Installation of Windows without losing customer data (Data Backup and recovery)
• How to create Bootable USB Drive.
• Networking -IP address-Ipconfig-Assigning IP address
• Hardware Section (Theory & Practical)
• Identify each component & IC’s in the Laptop motherboard.
• Testing of electronic components (Multimeter use)
• Resistors, Capacitors, Diode, Inductors & Fuse (PCB Component identification)
• Proper use of the regulated dc power supply
• Understanding of OHM’S Law (Voltage, Amps and Resentence)
• Repair & Parts replacement (Practical Troubleshooting)
• How to repair/replace DC Jack (charging connectors)
• How to repair/replace LCD, LED and Touchscreen
• How to repair/replace Speaker, Microphone and Headphone socket
• How to repair/replace Keyboard and Mouse
• Diagnostic AC/DC (Power system understanding)
• Dead Systems
• No display
• Dim display
• Freezing System
• WIFI Card replacement

Advanced Level

• How to read Schematics or Block diagram of laptops.
• How to diagnose a fault in Laptop PCB with the help of schematics and Block diagram.
• Testing of electronic components with the multimeter (Resistors, Capacitors, Diode, Inductors Fuse, Transistors, Mosfet & IC’s etc.
• Special Training on BGA Machine/Hot air rework station
• Understanding of Advance Testing and Repairing Tools
• Desktop PCB fault diagnostic
• Laptop PCB fault diagnostic
• Identify each component & IC’s in the Laptop motherboard.
• Using of DC power supply.
• Soldering and DE-soldering practice of IC’s
• Soldering dislodging of USB Port, DC Power connector, FTP Connectors, Ethernet Connectors, and HDMI/DVI/VGA Ports.
• Removing and Inserting Small SMD Components
• Tracing Different Section of Motherboard:
• Chip Level Practical (Using Solder Iron, BGA Machine, SMD Machine)
• Micro soldering (Proper use of a microscope)

Course duration: Each level takes minimum of one month. 100% attendance is required to pass this course.

Method of delivery: Practical, hands on and classroom.

Course fee: N25,000 per level

Course start date: on a rolling basis, please apply online and we will get back to you on the nearest course start date.

Certification: Successfully student who complete level 1 or level 2 or both will obtain a Professional Certificate whilst those who complete levels 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded Professional Diploma from the British Transatlantic Polytechnic.