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# Hardware




Computer hardware is the physical equipment used by a computer, including displays, input devices, audio devices and adapters.




Practical hardware guides and troubleshooting.


 


## Where should I start with a hardware problem?




Identify the affected device and check its power, connection and selection in the application. Use Displays for monitor detection, Audio for speakers or microphones, and Bluetooth for wireless pairing. Avoid replacing a driver before confirming that Windows is using the intended device.




## When is a local check needed?




A loose cable, disconnected power supply or physical device fault may need someone at the computer. Record what a local person has checked before repeating software repairs remotely. Use Device Manager to collect status information when the device is detected but reports a problem.


 


[**CPU**CPU instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware-cpu/)
[**RAM**RAM instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/ram/)
[**Drives**Drives instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware-drives/)
[**Displays**Displays instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/displays/)
[**Audio**Audio instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware-audio/)
[**USB**USB instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware-usb/)
[**Bluetooth**Bluetooth instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/bluetooth/)
[**Battery**Battery instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/battery/)
[**BIOS / UEFI**BIOS / UEFI instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/bios-uefi/)




## Guides




[Hardware

### How to Choose a Microphone in Windows

Select and test the microphone used by Windows applications. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware/hardware-audio/change-microphone/)




[Hardware

### How to Change Speakers in Windows

Choose which speakers, headset, monitor, or dock plays sound. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware/hardware-audio/change-sound-output/)




[Hardware

### How to Detect a Second Monitor

Make Windows search for a connected display. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware/displays/detect-second-monitor/)




[Hardware

### How to Connect a Bluetooth Device

Pair headphones, keyboards, mice, and other Bluetooth devices with Windows. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/hardware/bluetooth/connect-bluetooth-device/)