Basic parts of a Computer

1. The Computer

2. Parts of a Computer

3. Disk drive
•Are used to
load programs,
games and
hardware
drivers.

4. Monitor
•without a
monitor you
would not be
able to see this
website or any
other program.

5. Tower
•is the main
part of the
computer. It
is the part
that contains
the hardware
needed.

6. Keyboard
•used for inputting all
information to the
monitor.

7. Mouse
•controls the
cursor on the
screen by
moving the
mouse.

8. Mouse mat/pad
• used to help
the mouse
have better
grip.

9. Printer
•a machine for
printing text or
pictures onto
paper,
especially one
linked to a
computer.

10. Parts of a Laptop

11. Disk drive
•are normally
on the side of
laptops.

12. Screen / Monitor
•display the
text /
images back
to the user.

13. Keyboard
•used for
inputting all
information
to the
monitor

14. Touch pad / Mouse
•controls the
cursor on the
screen by
moving the
your finger
over the pad.