This document provides an introduction to computer hardware servicing. It discusses how the Department of Education is preparing students with skills in this field to address workforce needs. The document then outlines the module's objectives of identifying computer components and their functions, learning occupational health and safety procedures, distinguishing hardware tools, and performing basic assembly and disassembly skills. It encourages students to explore the learning activities and guides them through assessments of their existing knowledge and skills.
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This document provides an introduction to computer hardware servicing. It discusses how the Department of Education is preparing students with skills in this field to address workforce needs. The document then outlines the module's objectives of identifying computer components and their functions, learning occupational health and safety procedures, distinguishing hardware tools, and performing basic assembly and disassembly skills. It encourages students to explore the learning activities and guides them through assessments of their existing knowledge and skills.
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Introduction
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) is one of the nomenclature in the
implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program (BEP) composed of four components namely: gri!"ishery rts# $ome Economics# %ndustrial rts and %nformation and &ommunication Technology (%&T)' %n this module# the focus is on an ICT mini!course ( Computer Hardware Servicing' )o* that the *or+force is ,ehind in e-uating the num,er of availa,le .o,s# the /epartment of Education is revitali0ing its resources to prepare the young minds ,y honing their s+ills as future hard*are service providers' Thus# this module see+s to provide students *ith the +no*ledge# s+ills and motivation in the field of hard*are servicing' %n this course# you *ill ,e introduced to different learning activities preparing you to ,e s+illful ,efore you ta+e the plunge into the *orld of *or+ as a hard*are service provider and to feel more confident *hile providing support *here needed' %ndeed# as learners of hard*are servicing# you are a crucial lin+ in the emergency response process' %deally# everyone should +no* *hat to do in an emergency situation# ,ut proper training can help an individual provide ,asic care' This module is specifically crafted to focus on Process and Delivery enriched *ith hands! on activities that *ill assess your level in terms of s+ills and +no*ledge' Learning procedures are divided into different sections such as: What to Know# What to Process# What to Reflect and Understand and What to Transfer' E1amine and perform the suggested tas+s to practice developing a sustaina,le program# prioriti0ing needs and ,uilding vision' 2o# e1plore and e1perience the K to 12 TLE modules and ,e a step closer to ,eing a computer hard*are service provider' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1 At this point, you ar ha!in" into #anin"$u% a&ti'itis an! %arnin" n&ountrs( Co#p%t th )r&iss an! ans*r th su""st! *or+shts to )prin& %i$%on", pra&ti&a% %arnin" that a*aits at th n! o$ this #o!u%( ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY! At this point, you ar ha!in" into #anin"$u% a&ti'itis an! %arnin" n&ountrs( Co#p%t th )r&iss an! ans*r th su""st! *or+shts to )prin& %i$%on", pra&ti&a% %arnin" that a*aits at th n! o$ this #o!u%( ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY! Objectives: t the end of this module# you are e1pected to: identify the important components of a P& and their functions familiari0e occupational health and safety Procedures distinguish the different hard*are tools perform the ,asic s+ills that are necessary to assem,le and disassem,le a P& 33333 ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2 Pre- assessment: 4ou *ill ,e challenged to dig deeper into your prior +no*ledge and previous e1periences a,out computer hard*are servicing' This Phase *ill guide you in assessing yourself ,y ans*ering -uestions and many other types of evaluation for you to further e1plore the ,asics of computer hard*are servicing' SKILLS TST !irection" Listed ,elo* are some of the most important s+ills that you must gain in order to render -uality service *hen you enter the real *orld of &omputer $ard*are 2ervicing' 5ead the s+ills carefully' Then *rite 6)ot much7# if you are not really familiar# 6 little7 and 6 lot7# if you are familiar *ith the s+ill' "eel free to ans*er each s+ill' 8rite your ans*ers in your note,oo+' S#ills in Computer Hardware Servicing $ot %uch & little & lot I can open a computer case' I can connect the mouse' I can connect the #e()oard' I can connect the monitor' I #now how to use the Philip head screw driver' I #now how to use the anti* static wrist strap' I #now how to use the lint free cloth' I can appl( occupational health and safet( precautions while wor#ing' I can remove the s(stem fan' I can detach the power suppl( from the s(stem unit' I #now how to remove the R&% from the mother)oard' I can remove the hard drive from the s(stem unit' I can install the power suppl(' I #now how to install the mother)oard' I can install the internal drives in a s(stem unit' I #now how to attach R&% in the memor( soc#et' I can install C! + !,! drives' Learning Goas and !argets: ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9 fter reading the introduction and carefully ans*ering the pre assessment s+ills test# you might have ideas of *hat you *ill ,e dealing *ith in this module' )o* prepare to set your goals and targets for this module ,y completing the activity ,elo*' 8rite your ans*er in your note,oo+' %( goals are: %( targets are: ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING : Process and !eliver( Process and !eliver( Goal 4 Goal 3 Goal 2 Goal 1 Target 1 Target 2 Target 3 &omputers have ,ecome a useful part of our everyday lives' The types of computers *e use at home or at *or+ are referred to ,y varied names such as P&s# microcomputers# *or+stations# laptops and des+tops' These computers are most popularly referred to as 6personal computers7 or P&s# the most common type of computer in the *orld' Today# an average person uses computer!,ased assistance several times each day and it ,ecomes an integral part of our lives' 2o it is very important to ,e a*are of and understand them' Preliminar( &ctivit(:
/irection: List five (;) hard*are and soft*are you are familiar *ith' 8rite your ans*er on the ,u,,les provided ,elo*: Lesson -" Understanding the Computer S(stem ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ; "no# "no# s an aspiring computer technician# it is very important to +no* the different components of a computer system' These are the hard*are# soft*are and people*are' Each component plays an important role# *ithout each other computer systems *ill not *or+ properly' -'- Hardware* the physical# toucha,le# electronic and mechanical parts of a computer system' &' %a.or hardware components of a computer s(stem The follo*ing list represents a ,asic set of hard*are found in most P&s' -' S(stem Unit! The main part of a microcomputer# sometimes called the chassis' %t includes the follo*ing parts: <other,oard# <icroprocessor# <emory &hips# Buses# Ports# E1pansion 2lots and &ards' Figure 1' To*er Type 2ystem =nit /' %other)oard + %ain)oard + S(stem 0oard! The main circuit ,oard of a computer' %t contains all the circuits and components that run the computer' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING > Figure 2' <odern <other,oard 1' CPU 2Central Processing Unit3 ! The processor is the main 6,rain7 or 6heart7 of a computer system' %t performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the flo* of information through a computer' Figure 3' E1amples of &P= (%ntel &ore 2 /uo and </ thlon) 4' Primar( storage* (internal storage# main memory or memory) is the computer?s *or+ing storage space that holds data# instructions for processing and processed data (information) *aiting to ,e sent to secondary storage' Physically# primary storage is a collection of 5< chips' T*o (2) Types of <emory a. R5% ( (5ead @nly <emory) 5@< is non!volatile# meaning it holds data even *hen the po*er is @) or @""' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING A b. R&% ( (5andom ccess <emory) 5< is volatile# meaning it holds data only *hen the po*er is on' 8hen the po*er is off# 5<?s contents are lost' Figure 4' E1amples of 5< 6' 7pansion 0us ! ,us is a data path*ay ,et*een several hard*are components inside or outside a computer' %t does not only connect the parts of the &P= to each other# ,ut also lin+s the &P= *ith other important hard*are' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING B Figure 5' E1pansion Bus 8' &dapters! Printed!circuit ,oards (also called interface cards) that ena,le the computer to use a peripheral device for *hich it does not have the necessary connections or circuit ,oards' They are often used to permit upgrading to a ne* different hard*are' Figure 6' dapter ()et*or+ dapter) 9' Power Suppl( Unit 2PSU3 ! %nstalled in the ,ac+ corner of the P& case# ne1t to the mother,oard' %t converts 12Cvac (standard house po*er) into /& voltages that are used ,y other components in the P&' Figure 7' Po*er supply :' Hard !is# !rive 2H!!3 * lso +no*n as hard drive# is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer' The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data' %n a 8indo*s computer# the hard drive is usually configured as the &: drive and contains the operating system and applications' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING D Figure 8' Po*er supply ;' 5ptical !rive* n optical drive is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media' There are three types of optical drives: &ompact /isc (&/)# /igital Eersatile /isc (/E/) and Blu!ray /isc (B/)' Figure 9' &/ 5@< -<' !igital ,ersatile !isc 2!,!3 ! /esigned to optically access data stored on a /E/' laser moves ,ac+ and forth near the dis+ surface and accesses data at a very fast rate' Figure 10' &/ 5@< 0' Input !evices ! ccepts data and instructions from the user or from another computer system' Two 2/3 T(pes of Input !evices ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1C -' Ke()oard ntr( ( /ata is inputted to the computer through a +ey,oard' Ke()oard ! The first input device developed for the P&' /ata is transferred to the P& over a short ca,le *ith a circular >!pin <ini!din connector that plugs into the ,ac+ of the mother,oard' Figure 11' Key,oard /' !irect ntr( ( form of input that does not re-uire data to ,e +eyed ,y someone sitting at a +ey,oard' /irect!entry devices create machine!reada,le data on paper# or magnetic media# or feed it directly into the computerFs &P=' Three Categories of !irect ntr( !evices -' Pointing !evices * n input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen' %ouse - The most common ?pointing device? used in P&s' Every mouse has t*o ,uttons and most have one or t*o scroll *heels' Figure 12' <ouse Touch screen* display screen that is sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus' =sed in myriad ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 11 applications# including T< machines# retail point!of!sale terminals# car navigation and industrial controls' The touch screen ,ecame *ildly popular for smart phones and ta,lets' Figure 13' Touch 2creen /evices Light Pen * light!sensitive stylus *ired to a video terminal used to dra* pictures or select menu options' The user ,rings the pen to the desired point on screen and presses the pen ,utton to ma+e contact' F Figure 14' Light Pen !igiti=er Ta)let * graphics dra*ing ta,let used for s+etching ne* images or tracing old ones' lso called a Ggraphics ta,let#G the user contacts the surface of the device *ith a *ired or *ireless pen or puc+' @ften mista+enly called a mouse# the puc+ is officially the Gta,let cursor'G Figure 15' /igiti0er Ta,let ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 12 /' Scanning !evices* device that can read te1t or illustrations printed on paper and translates the information into a form the computer can use' Figure 16' %mage scanner Figure 17' Bar &ode 5eader 1' ,oice* Input !evices * udio input devices also +no*n as speech or voice recognition systems that allo* a user to send audio signals to a computer for processing# recording# or carrying out commands' udio input devices such as microphones allo* users to spea+ to the computer in order to record a voice message or navigate soft*are' Figure 18' <icrophones ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 19 C' 5utput !evices * ny piece of computer hard*are that displays results after the computer has processed the input data that has ,een entered' -' Computer !ispla( %onitor* %t displays information in visual form# using te1t and graphics' The portion of the monitor that displays the information is called the screen or video display terminal. T(pes of %onitor a' CRT %onitors * &athode 5ay Tu,es (&5T) *ere the only type of displays for use *ith des+top P&s' They are relatively ,ig (1:G to 1>G deep) and heavy (over 1; l,s)' Figure 19' &athode 5ay Tu,e <onitor ,' LC! %onitors ! Li-uid &rystal /isplay (L&/) technology has ,een used in laptops for some time' %t has recently ,een made commercially availa,le as monitors for des+top P&s' Figure 20. Li-uid &rystal /isplay <onitor ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1: c' L! %onitors (Light mitting !iode) ! display and lighting technology used in almost every electrical and electronic product on the mar+et# from a tiny onHoff light to digital readouts# flashlights# traffic lights and perimeter lighting' Figure 21. Light mitting !iode <onitor /' LC! Pro.ectors* utili0e t*o sheets of polari0ing material *ith a li-uid crystal solution ,et*een them' n electric current passed through the li-uid causes the crystals to align so that light cannot pass through them' Each crystal# therefore# is li+e a shutter# either allo*ing light to pass through or ,loc+ing the light' Figure 22. L&/ Pro.ector 1' Smart 0oard * type of display screen that has a touch sensitive transparent panel covering the screen# *hich is similar to a touch screen' Figure 23' 2mart Board ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1; :' Printer ! device that prints te1t or illustrations on paper' T(pes of printer In#*>et or 0u))le*>et Printer * )prays in+ at a sheet of paper' %n+!.et printers produce high!-uality te1t and graphics' Figure 24' %n+! Iet Printer Laser Printer * =ses the same technology as copy machines' Laser printers produce very high -uality te1t and graphics' Figure 25' Laser Printer LC! and L! Printer* 2imilar to a laser printer# ,ut uses li-uid crystals or light!emitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an image on the drum' Figure 26' L&/ Printer Line Printer * &ontains a chain of characters or pins that print an entire line at one time' Line printers are very fast# ,ut produce lo*!-uality print' Figure 27' Line Printer Thermal Printer* n ine1pensive printer that *or+s ,y pushing heated pins against heat!sensitive paper' Thermal printers are *idely used in calculators and fa1 machines' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1> Figure 28' Thermal Printer ;' Spea#ers * =sed to play sound' They may ,e ,uilt into the system unit or connected *ith ca,les' 2pea+ers allo* you to listen to music and hear sound effects from your computer' !' Ports ! E1ternal connecting soc+ets on the outside of the computer' This is a path*ay into and out of the computer' port lets users plug in outside peripherals# such as monitors# scanners and printers' Table 1' The Ports and their function !$%e o& Port 'unction Iustration Serial Port %ntended for serial type mouse and older camera Parallel Port lso called as printer port' This is only for old model printer' %t has 2; pins' %t is a female port' ,?& 2,ideo ?raphic &rra(3 Port =sed to connect monitors' %t has 1; pins and it is a female port' US0 2Universal Serial 0us3 Port $igh speed serial interface that is used *ith almost all devices' %t is used to connect latest model printers# pen drives# cell phones etc' it has : pins' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1A PS+/ Port 2imple# >!pin# lo*!speed serial connections commonly dedicated to a +ey,oard and mouse' Power Port %ntended for po*er cord' !$%e o& Port 'unction Iustration S*,ideo Port 2!Eideo connections are availa,le on certain source components and video display devices# and offer a higher level of video performance over composite video signals' &udio Port %ntended for plugging in the spea+er or headset'
L&$ 2Local &rea $etwor#ing3 Port physical interface often used for terminating t*isted pair type ca,les used to connect computers onto a local!area net*or+s (L))# especially Ethernet 5I!:; connectors E' Ca)les and Wires! ca,le is most often t*o or more *ires running side ,y side and ,onded# t*isted or ,raided together to form a single assem,ly# ,ut can also refer to a heavy strong rope' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1B Table 2' The Ca)les and Connectors Illustration @unction These .ac+s are intended for the P2H2 port specifically for P2H2 type of +ey,oard and mouse' This type of .ac+ is intended for the audio and microphone port' Illustration @unction 2!video .ac+ is o,viously for 2!Eideo port This monitor .ac+ is intended for the EJ (Eideo Jraphic rray) port This =2B (=niversal 2erial Bus) plug is intended for =2B port' <odern or ne* model of peripherals li+e printer# camera# scanners and even other porta,le computer attachments used =2B type of plugs' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 1D This printer ca,le .ac+ is intended for the parallel port' 5I:; (G5IG in 5I:; stands for Gregistered .ac+#G since it is a standardi0ed net*or+ing interface and the G:;G simply refers to the num,er of the interface standard) is a type of connector commonly used for thernet net*or+ing' Illustration @unction Po*er cord is the most important cord ,ecause it connects the computer to the main source of electricity to ma+e it functional' -'/ Software is the set of instructions (also called a program) that guides the hard*are to operate effectively' 2oft*are can ,e split into t*o main types: 1. S(stem Software ( ny soft*are re-uired to support the production or e1ecution of application programs# ,ut *hich is not specific to any particular application' &ommon operating systems include 8indo*s# the <acintosh @2# @2H2 and =)%K' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2C L%)=K 8%)/@82 <& 2. &pplication Software ( /esigned to help the user to perform singular or multiple related tas+s' E1amples of application soft*are are as follo*s: a' 8ord processing soft*are ! &reates# edits# saves# and prints documents' E1ample: <2 8ord# 8ordPerfect# mi Pro# <ac8rite' ,' 2preadsheet soft*are ! n electronic spreadsheet consisting of ro*s and columns is used to present and analy0e data' E1ample: <2 E1cel# Lotus 129# Luattro Pro' c' /ata,ase management soft*are ! =sed to structure a data,ase# a large collection of computer programs' /ata is organi0ed as fields and records for easy retrieval' E1ample: <2 ccess# dBase# "o1 Pro# @racle' d' Jraphic soft*are ! Jraphics programs display results of data manipulation for easier analysis and presentation' E1ample: <acromedia "lash# $arvard Jraphics# 9/ 2tudio <a1# do,e Photoshop -'1 People ware - 5efers to people involved in the data processing operations such as the system administrator# office *or+ers# students and others' Tas# -: Performance Test !irection: Jiven the different ca,les# identify their functions as *ell as the part of computer system each one supports' 1. 2' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 21 Pro&ss Pro&ss 3. 4' ;' >' A' B' Tas# /: !irection: %n the pu00le ,elo*# loo+ for the 1C hidden computer components and give their role on the computer system' R,&L TH P&RTS 5@ & C5%PUTR SAST% C G M M Q F Y L W K C P A H K H G C N H P O R K I R X N A A O A U A K B M P H U Z A M Z W G W P X W A F V R Q V X U M Y Q U I P R Y P T E X V I R D B W A O R B I R T B A R S R U Y L G R D V J B O C U A O N R D C S G S I L N H I Q S M I L X C U H L Q U T Z G D C J F S E E J K O U N H X S P U P D A K O Z X K M T Y U Z S G H L P F H G P I Z T A F D O U U F T R A S L W W T R A O S Q F A R E H B G M O R Y B E A E M J I X K P I I X E C F H T E S A C M E T S Y S D D E V W T I D V I K W M I Q K K I S I O R R E I L D F F N L E I O M E H Y A S K S A I I D G Z K O ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 22 M Q U N D H M R W O Q U H O V K T M J M W P T H E R M K Z W J U B J B E A P Q Z K Z Z M L H M O U S E C K Y C Y V Y S D Y B Y V X E W P L Q Q Y O V N H E Z H D R N F H T U B U G L S N P F J W N K N J M J G N Y H V J D U G F L U X O M K D A 1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________________ 5. ____________________ 6. ____________________ 7. ____________________ 8. ____________________ 9. ____________________ 10. ____________________ Tas# -" 1' Eie* actual personal computer and discuss its parts and function' 2' =tili0ing the %nternet and the *e,site YouTube# vie* a video regarding parts of the computer' =se the =5Ls ,elo*: ,( http!!""".youtu#e.com!"atch$v%&9g'()*c+,& 2. http!!""".youtu#e.com!"atch$ v%#y-n.9/0'vo12eature%player3em#edded ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 29 R-&t an! Un!rstan! R-&t an! Un!rstan! fter *atching the videos# ans*er the follo*ing -uestions: o &an you cite the different partsH components of computer sho*ed in the video presentationM o /o the components play an important role in the computer systemM E1plain your ans*er' !irection: /ra* and la,el the different hard*are of a computer' fter dra*ing and la,eling the hard*are components# group them into %nput /evices# @utput /evices and 2torage /evices' PRS5$&L C5%PUTR ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2: Trans$r Trans$r Preliminar( &ctivit(" Pre* Test !irection" 2elect the letter of the correct ans*er' 8rite your ans*ers on a separate sheet of paper' 1' 8hich tool is used for hard*are to stand on to prevent static electricity from ,uilding upM a' nti!static mat c' Philips head scre*driver ,' $e1 driver d' 8ire cutter 2' 8hich tool is used to loosen or tighten cross!head scre*sM a' nti!static mat c' Philips head scre*driver ,' $e1 driver d' 8ire cutter 9' 8hich tool is sometimes called a nut driverM %t is used to tighten nuts in the same *ay that a scre*driver tightens scre*sM a' nti!static mat c' Philips head scre*driver ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2; "no# "no# ,' $e1 driver d' 8ire cutter :' 8hich tool is used to strip and cut *iresM a' nti!static mat c' Philips head scre*driver ,' $e1 driver d' 8ire cutter ;' 8hich tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to fitM a' Part 5etriever c' &a,le ties ,' Lint!free &loth d' "lat head scre*driver >' 8hich tool is used to clean different computer components *ithout scratching or leaving de,risM a' Part 5etriever c' &a,le ties ,' Lint!free &loth d' "lat head scre*driver A' 8hich tool is used to ,undle ca,les neatly inside and outside of a computerM a' Part 5etriever c' &a,le ties ,' Lint!free &loth d' "lat head scre*driver B' 8hich tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted scre*sM a' Part 5etriever c' &a,le ties ,' Lint!free &loth d' "lat head scre*driver D' 8hich tool is used to loosen or tighten scre*s that have a star!li+e depression on the top# a feature that is mainly found on laptopM a' nti!static mat c' Philips head scre*driver ,' Tor1 scre*driver d' 8ire cutter 1C' 8hich tool is used to ,lo* a*ay dust and de,ris from different computer parts *ithout touching the componentsM a' nti!static mat c' &ompressed air ,' $e1 driver d' 8ire cutter Lesson/" Use of Tools in PC Hardware Servicing To complete hard*are repairs# it is important to have a tool+it that should contain all of the necessary tools' s you gain e1perience# you *ill learn *hich tools to have availa,le for different types of .o,s' $ard*are tools are grouped into these four categories: Electro!2tatic /ischarge .E2/) tools $and tools &leaning tools /iagnostic tools Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2> 2tatic electricity is easily generated ,y friction on carpets# tile flooring# clothing# hair# fa,ric# and etc' The friction of moving air alone *ill charge suspended particles and cause the ,uildup of static electrical charges on people and o,.ects in the environment' Jrounded antistatic *or+ mats used *ith antistatic *rist straps provide the most ,asic means for the controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity' E1amples of E2/ Tools:
nti!static *rist strap ( =sed to prevent E2/ damage to computer e-uipment' Figure 29' nti! static *rist strap nti!static mat ( =sed to stand on or place hard*are on to prevent static electricity from ,uilding up' Figure 30' nti! static mat Hand Tools hand tool is a device for performing *or+ on a material or a physical system using only hands' $and tools can ,e used manually or electrically po*ered# using electrical current' E1amples of $and Tools are as follo*s: Ta)le 1' Hand Tools Tool !escription ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2A "lat $ead 2cre*driver ( =sed to loosen or tighten slotted scre*s' Philips $ead 2cre*driver ( =sed to loosen or tighten cross!head scre*s' Tor1 2cre*driver ! =sed to loosen or tighten scre*s that have a star!li+e depression on the top# a feature that is mainly found on laptop' $e1 /river ( 2ometimes called a nut driver# is used to tighten nuts in the same *ay that a scre*driver tightens scre*s' )eedle!)ose Pliers ( =sed to hold small parts' Tool !escription 8ire &utter ( =sed to strip and cut *ires' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2B T*ee0ers ( =sed to manipulate small parts' Part 5etriever ( =sed to retrieve parts from location that is too small for your hand to fit' "lashlight ( =sed to light up areas that you cannot see *ell' Cleaning Tools $aving the appropriate cleaning tools is essential *hen maintaining or repairing computers' =sing these tools ensures that computer components are not damaged during cleaning' E1amples: Ta)le 4' Cleaning Tools Tools !escription Lint!free &loth ( =sed to clean different computer components *ithout scratching or leaving de,ris' Tools !escription &ompressed ir ( =sed to ,lo* a*ay dust and de,ris from different computer parts *ithout touching the components' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 2D &a,le Ties ( =sed to ,undle ca,les neatly inside and outside of a computer' Parts @rgani0er ( =sed to hold scre*# .umpers# fasteners and other small parts and prevents them from getting mi1ed together' !iagnostic Tools &omputers are easier to use and more dependa,le *ith each ne* generation of hard*are and operating system update# ,ut that does not mean they are pro,lem!free' $ere are the most popular tools for diagnosing your computer pro,lems: Ta)le 6' !iagnostic tools Tools !escription <ultimeter ( =sed to test the integrity of circuits and the -uality of electricity in computer components' Loop,ac+ dapter ( =sed to test the functionality of computer ports' Proper Use of S! Tools Proper Use of &ntistatic Wrist Strap 1. &onnect the ca,le to the metal chassis of the computer' 2. 8rap the strap around your *rist' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9C 3. The connection *ill +eep your ,ody at the same voltage (potential) as the computer' 4. ttach the *ire on the same side of the e-uipment as the arm *earing the antistatic *rist strap to +eep the *ire out of the *ay *hile you are *or+ing' Figure 31' Proper =se of nti! static *rist strap C&UTI5$" )ever *ear an antistatic *rist strap if you are repairing a monitor or &5T' Proper Use of &ntistatic %at 1' Lay the computer on the mat' 2' &onnect the computer to the mat *ith the ca,le' 9' &onnect the mat to a relia,le electrical ground *ith its ca,le' :' )o*# you and the computer are at ground potential'
Figure 32' Proper =se of nti! static mat
Proper Use of Hand Tools 1' =se the proper type and si0e of scre*driver ,y matching it to the scre*' 2' /o not over tighten scre*s ,ecause the threads may ,ecome stripped'
C&UTI5$" %f e1cessive force is needed to remove or add a component# something may ,e *rong' C&UTI5$" <agneti0ed tools should not ,e used around electronic devices' C&UTI5$" Pencils should not ,e used inside the computer ,ecause the pencil lead can act as a conductor and may damage the computer components' Proper Use of Cleaning %aterials To clean computers and accessories: 1' =se mild cleaning solution and lint!free cloth to clean computer cases# outside of monitor# L&/ screen# &5T screen and mouse' 2' =se compressed air to clean heat sin+s' 9' =se %sopropyl alcohol and lint!free s*a,s to clean 5<' :' =se hand!held vacuum cleaner *ith a ,rush attachment to clean a +ey,oard' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 91 C&UTI5$" Before cleaning any device# turn it off and unplug the device from the po*er source' Tas# -: )ame a Tool !irections: )ame the tools presented ,elo*' 8rite your ans*ers on the space provided ,efore each tool' 1' B' 2' D' 9' 1C' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 92 Pro&ss Pro&ss :' 11' ;' 12' >' 19' A' 1:' Tas# /" Performance test !irections: =sing the different availa,le tools in the la,oratory# you *ill segregate the tools according to their classification *hether it is an E2/ tool# $and tool# cleaning tool or a diagnostic tool' 4ou *ill ,e rated according to the scoring ru,ric ,elo*: ()ote: the teacher *ill provide the different tools) Classification of Tools Scoring Ru)rics Criteria $um)er of tools classified" Score 2C! 22 1C ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 99 1;! 1D B 1C! 1: > ;!D : 1!: 2 1' 8atch the video presentations on youtu,e using the follo*ing =5L: http:HH***'youtu,e'comH*atchMvNsA<>OEe/hIEPfeatureNrelated 2' fter *atching the presentation# you must ans*er the follo*ing -uestions: 8hat is your o,servation on the video ,eing presented to youM 8hat are the tools you are familiar *ithM /o you thin+ those tools are essential in computer hard*are servicingM E1plain your ans*er'
Tas# -" Clean it upBB !irection" &omplete the computer cleaning chart sho*n ,elo*' %ndicate the appropriate tools to ,e used in cleaning the different computer components' C5%PUTR %&I$T$&$C C5%P5$$TS T5 CL&$ CL&$ WITH" Computer case %ouse Ke()oard ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9: R-&t an! Un!rstan! R-&t an! Un!rstan! Trans$r Trans$r %onitor Spea#er Cooling fan Heat sin# Tas# /" LetCs do itB !irection" =se the appropriate tools to do each of the follo*ing tas+s' 2afety precautions must ,e o,served *hile *or+ing' 1' Loosen computer casing scre*s' 2' Blo* a*ay dust from +ey,oard' 9' Tighten scre*s of a P&' :' Bundle ca,les inside the computer' ;' Test functionality of the printer port' Scoring Ru)rics" Tas# Was the tool used accuratel(D Aes $o 1' Loosen computer casing scre*s 2' Blo* a*ay dust from +ey,oard 9' Tighten scre*s of a P& :' Bundle ca,les inside the computer ;' Test functionality of the printer port $ote" Each 4E2 for accurate use of tools *ill ,e e-uivalent to 2 points' Total ScoreE )um,er of 4E2 for accurate used of tools' Preliminar( &ctivit(" !irection: "ill up the diagram ,elo* *ith the things you thin+ *ill ,e harmful *hen doing a hard*are repair' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9; "no# "no# Lesson1" 5ccupational Health and Safet( Procedures Ha=ard IdentificationF Ris# &ssessment and Ris# Control 5ccupational safet( and health 25SH3 is a planned system of *or+ing to prevent illness and in.ury *here you *or+ ,y recogni0ing and identifying ha0ards and ris+s' $ealth and safety procedure is the responsi,ility of all persons in the computer and technology industries' 4ou must identify the ha0ards *here you are *or+ing and decide ho* dangerous they are' Eliminate the ha0ard or modify the ris+ that it presents' There are three steps to manage health and safety at *or+: (1') 2pot the $a0ard ($a0ard %dentification)# (2') ssess the 5is+ (5is+ ssessment) and (9') <a+e the &hanges (5is+ &ontrol)' 4ou can use these three Thin+ 2afe steps to help prevent accidents at *or+ The Thin# Safe Steps 1' Spot the Ha=ard ha=ard is anything that could hurt you or someone else' E1amples of *or+place ha0ards include: frayed electrical cords (could result in electrical shoc+) ,o1es stac+ed precariously (they could fall on someone) noisy machinery (could result in damage to your hearing) /uring *or+ing hours# you must remain alert to anything that may ,e dangerous' %f you see# hear or smell anything odd# ta+e note' %f you thin+ it could ,e a ha0ard# tell someone' () *ssess t+e Ris, ssessing the ris+ means *or+ing out ho* li+ely it is that a ha0ard *ill harm someone and ho* serious the harm could ,e' 8henever you spot a ha0ard# assess the ris+ ,y as+ing yourself t*o -uestions: $o* li+ely is it that the ha0ard could harm me or someone elseM $o* ,adly could % or someone else ,e harmedM ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9> l*ays tell someone (your employer# your supervisor or your health and safety representative) a,out ha0ards you can?t fi1 yourself# especially if the ha0ard could cause serious harm to anyone' "or e1ample# (1) s+ your supervisor for instructions and training ,efore using e-uipment# (2) s+ for help moving or lifting heavy o,.ects# and (9) Tell your supervisor if you thin+ a *or+ practice could ,e dangerous' %f you are not sure of the safest *ay to do something during *or+ e1perience# al*ays as+ your supervisor' -) .a,e t+e /+anges %t is your employer?s responsi,ility to fi1 ha0ards' 2ometimes you may ,e a,le to fi1 simple ha0ards yourself# as long as you don?t put yourself or others at ris+' "or e1ample# you can pic+ up things from the floor and put them a*ay to eliminate a trip ha0ard' Common ha=ards encountered )( computer technicians and users ha=ard is a situation in the *or+place that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and e-uipment' The situation could involve a tas+# chemical or e-uipment used' $a0ard management is a continuous process that can ,e used to improve the health and safety of all *or+places' Ph(sical Ha=ards @ne of the most common physical ha0ards involving computer technicians is ca,les running across the floor' %f someone trips# falls# and hurts himself ,ecause of a ca,le you ran across the floor# someone (you# your employer# or your customer) has a serious legal negligence pro,lem' %f you need to temporarily run a ca,le across the floor# place a /anger sign similar to those G*et floorG signs used ,y cleaning services' "or ca,les that are temporary ,ut *ill need to run across the floor for a longer period of time# use Ggaffers tapeG' Jaffers tape is a heavy tape *ith strong adhesive to stic+ to the floor' "or long term ca,le routing there is a *ide variety of ca,le organi0ing devices li+e ca,le ties# ca,le *raps# and ca,le race*ays *hich can ,e used to run ca,le safely along the *all or ceiling' @ther common physical ha0ards include leaving tools on top of ladders and placing electronic e-uipment in precarious positions or on support that is not sturdy enough or not designed for holding electronic e-uipment' %echanical Ha=ards ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9A 8hen *or+ing on electronic e-uipment# as+ yourself G%s there any *ay this e-uipment could hurt meM7 4ou might stic+ your hand in a printer and suddenly the paper feed arm moves# feeding not only paper through the printer# ,ut a piece of your finger too' 4ou might move your hand past a computer chassis and lose a chun+ of flesh ,ecause it is ra0or sharp' 8hen *or+ing on electronic e-uipment al*ays ,e alert to any possi,ility of ,eing hurt ,y moving parts# hot components# or sharp edges' Chemical Ha=ards There is a *ide array of chemicals used *ith electronic e-uipment' There are display cleaning chemicals# +ey,oard cleaning chemicals# compressed gas dirt and dust removers# and many cleaning solvents' 2ome of these chemicals can ,e harmful if accidentally s*allo*ed# get on ,are s+in# or get in eyes' Before using any chemicals for electronic e-uipment al*ays read the *arnings and instructions on the la,el' lso ,e very careful *hen dealing *ith in+.et printer cartridges# or laser printer toner cartridges' %n+ and toner can stain s+in# clothing and carpet' lectric Shoc# Ha=ard %nside computers and electronic e-uipment# there is a range of voltages from 9'9 volts to 2; volts# most of *hich are harmless' But at the po*er supply# you *ill find line voltage# *hich is a lethal 22C volts' The *or+place should have safety guidelines to follo* to: Protect people from in.ury Protect e-uipment from damage Protect the environment from contamination Safet( Precautions when wor#ing" 1' l*ays ground or discharge yourself ,efore touching any part of the computer' 2' /o not *or+ alone so that there is someone *ho can ta+e care of you in case of accident or emergency' 9' Be careful *ith the tools that may cause short circuit' :' l*ays full the ca,le connector on the handle and not hold on the ca,le itself' ;' =se only ru,,er shoes *hen standing on the ground or in a concrete floor' >' <a+e sure that the pins are properly aligned *hen connecting a ca,le connector' A' l*ays po*er off and unplug the computer ,efore *or+ing on it' B' Ta+e a*ay any li-uid such as mineral *ater or soft drin+s near your *or+ing area or near computers' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9B D' &ontingency measures during *or+place accidents# fire# and other emergencies are recogni0ed' 1C' Personal protective e-uipment is correctly used in accordance *ith organi0ation procedures and practice' 11' $a0ardHris+s in the *or+place and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimi0e or eliminate ris+ to co/*or+ers# *or+place# and environment' 12' Ta+e necessary precautions to protect the component of the computer from damaged caused ,y Electrostatic /ischarge (E2/)' 19' $old the components ,y edges and do not touch the %&Fs' 1:' 5ead and follo* instructions on the manual carefully' 1;' /o not use e1cessive force if things do not -uite slip into place( @ire Safet( ?uidelines Kno* the location of fire e1tinguishers# ho* to use them and *hich to use for electrical fires and for com,usti,le fires' "ind an escape route in case a fire gets out of control' Kno* ho* to contact emergency services -uic+ly Keep the *or+space clean' Keep most solvents in a separate area' Tas# -" Identif(ing Safet( Precautions ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING 9D Pro&ss Pro&ss &' !irections: @n the ta,le provided ,elo*# list do*n the safety precautions applica,le for people# e-uipment and the environment' =se the safety precautions *hen *or+ing as your reference' People Guipment nvironment 0' !irection " Identif( what ha=ard is )eing illustrated in the situation )elow ' OOOOOOOOOO 1' 2lippery computer la,oratory floor OOOOOOOOOO 2' $ot components# or sharp edges of computer devices OOOOOOOOOO 9' Laser printer toner OOOOOOOOOO :' @,structed electrical ca,les OOOOOOOOOO ;' @pen &5T monitor Tas# -" Short Interview !irections" &onduct an intervie* *ith a s+illed computer technician and as+ the follo*ing guide -uestions: 1' 8hat are your personal preparations for your o*n safety *hen *or+ingM 2' 8hat are the other safety precautions that you apply *hen *or+ingM 9' 8hat are your tips for ,eginners li+e us in adhering *ith the safety precautionsM Tas# / " Time to 0rowse !irections" =sing the internet# read more eBoo+s a,out occupational health and safety precautions' lso you can *atch video presentations featuring safety precautions *hen *or+ing' $ave a note or hard copy of *hat you have researched' 4ou may use the follo*ing *e, sites as your reference: 1' http:HH***'youtu,e'comH*atchMvN2u5ymE$1m9% 2' http:HHdanre,'comHsitesHdefaultHfilesH&$2!)&2Q2C5evie*erQ2C!Q2C8ith Q2C@ralQ2CLuestioningOC'pdf 9' http:HHinfo'psu'edu'saHpsuHcisH+almustafaH&%2&@HLecture Q2C2lidesH%TEOP&Ov:CO&hapter2'pdf ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :C R-&t an! Un!rstan! R-&t an! Un!rstan! Tas#" !are "or Sa"e #or$ !irection" @,serve the set!up of your schoolFs &omputer La,oratory' Pay attention to the procedures and arrangement ,eing practiced and used in the *or+place' %dentify ha0ards and assess the ris+ ,ased on your o,servations' Spot the ha=ard %f you spot something ha0ardous# *hat should you doM 2imple ha0ard (e'g' ,o1es on the floor that get in the *ay) <ore comple1 ha0ard (e'g' frayed cords# damaged e-uipment) &ssess the ris# 8hat t*o main things should the person in charge or responsi,le for safety consider *hen assessing the ris+M ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :1 Trans$r Trans$r ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Preliminar( &ctivit(" S#ills Test !irection" Listed ,elo* are some of the most important s+ills that you must gain in order for you to render -uality service *hen you enter the real *orld of &omputer $ard*are 2ervicing' 5ead carefully the s+ills then put a chec+ mar+ in )ot much if you are not really familiar# little if you have a little +no*ledge and lot if you are familiar *ith the s+ill' "eel free to ans*er each s+ill' S#ills in Computer Hardware Servicing $ot %uch & little & lot I can open a computer case' I can connect the mouse' I can connect the #e()oard' I can connect the monitor' I can detach the power suppl( from the s(stem unit' I #now how to remove the R&% from the mother)oard' I can remove the hard drive from the s(stem unit' Lesson 4" &ssem)l( and !isassem)l( of a Personal Computer @ne of the ,asic s+ills that you must ac-uire in computer hard*are servicing is to independently assem,le and disassem,le a personal computer or simply setting up a P&' fter familiari0ing *ith all the tools and safety precautions % ,elieve that you are no* ready to gain another e1perience in &$2 ,y going through this lesson' Personal Computer !isassem)l( ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :2 "no# "no# Before starting computer disassem,ly# ma+e sure you have the tools you need and they?re all close ,y and handy and ,e sure to have a container to +eep the scre*s in so you have them *hen you *ant to put things ,ac+ together' Step-' Unplugging ! The first thing you do is to unplug every ca,le that is plugged in to your computer' That includes the ca,les such as Po*er# =2B# <ouse# Key,oard# %nternet# Ethernet# <odem# <R"< ntenna# &a,le TE# etc' Iust unplug all the ca,les for safety purposes' )o* that your computer is fully unplugged# move your P& to a clean *or+ space# prefera,ly a carpet' The carpet is ,etter than tile# ,ecause scre*s and other small parts *ill roll around' Step/' 5pening the 5uter Shell+Case! "irst# unscre* the four scre*s at the ,ac+ of the computer' @n most computer cases# there *ill ,e large +no,s that you can unscre* ,y hand or ,y scre* driver on the ,ac+!right side of the computer' The left side has small scre*s ,ecause on that side you can?t access much on the inside' Figure 33' 2cre* at the ,ac+ of computer chasis @nce the scre*s are removed# you can remove the side panels' @n most computers# they .ust slide off' 2tart *ith the left side panel (the side that once had the +no,s)# slide it to*ards the ,ac+ of the computer' )o* you can remove the left panel' Iust li+e the other side# slide it to*ards the ,ac+ of the computer' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :9 2ide Pane l Figure 34' 5emoving the side panel $5TIC" %f you are *or+ing on a carpet# a,out every five minutes touch something that is grounded (2in+ faucet H pipe# *ire coming from the ground part of a *all outlet)' This is done so you do not shoc+ your mother,oard or other parts' Step1' Removing the S(stem @an ! "irst# unplug the fan from the mother,oard' 4ou can find the plug ,y follo*ing the *ire from the fan' %t should ,e la,eled G242O")1G' )e1t# you *ill have to unscre* the fan from the outside' 4ou should no* ,e a,le to lift the fan out of the P&' Figure 35' 5emoving the system fan Step4' Removing the CPU @an* The &P= fan is located right on top of the &P= heat sin+# *hich is a large piece of metal *ith fins on the top' The &P= fan plugs into the mother,oard in an a*+*ard place# that is hard to access' But .ust follo* the *ires and you should easily find it' %t is la,eled G&P= ")1G' To remove the fan from the heat sin+# remove the four scre*s securing it in place' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :: 2ystem "an Figure 36' 5emoving the &P= fan Step6' Power Suppl( * The first thing to do is unplug every *ire coming from the po*er supply' 4ou must disconnect the mother,oard (very large connectorHplug)# &/H/E/ drive(s) po*er# internal hard drive po*er and porta,le hard drive slot po*er' @nce everything is unplugged# unscre* the four scre*s holding the po*er supply in place# on the ,ac+ of the computer' )e1t# push the po*er supply from the outside# and then lift it out' Figure 37' =nscre* the po*er supply Step8' C!+ !,! !rive2s3* "irst# unplug the ri,,on from the ,ac+ of the drive' @nce that is completed# pull on the ta, securing the drive in place# then push it out from the inside' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :; &P= "an Figure 38' Location of &/ H /E/ /rive Step9' Hard !rive * "irst# unplug the connector at the ,ac+ of the slot# and unplug the other end from the mother,oard' lso unplug the 2T ca,le from the mother,oard and the hard drive' The porta,le hard drive slot is secured the same *ay the &/H/E/ drive is# *ith a ta,' Pull on the ta,# then slide the slot out' Figure 39' =nplugging the $ard /rive connector To remove the hard drive from the side of the slot# unscre* the four scre*s securing it in place' 4ou must ,e very careful not to drop the hard drive# since it is very delicateS ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :> &/ H /E/ /rive Figure 40' 5emoving the hard drive from the side of the slot Step:' %emor( 2R&%3 * To remove the 5<# push do*n on ,oth ta,s holding the 5< in place# *hich are located at ,oth ends of the 5<' Figure 41' 5emoving the <emory Step;' %other)oard * The mother,oard has seven scre*s holding it to the frame# *hich are indicated ,y large *hite circles around them' 5emove them and then lift the mother,oard out of the frame' Figure 42' 5emoving the <other,oard ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :A )o* that you are done *ith the disassem,ly# you have gained enough s+ills' )e1t in line is the P& ssem,ly# e1ert more effort and patience' Iust follo* the step ,y step procedures and illustrations ,elo* and surely you can ma+e it' Jood Luc+SSS Step )( Step Computer &ssem)l( Step -' Prepare (our wor#place 1' Ta+e %nventory: Before you start# ta+e an inventory of your parts' /o not ,egin assem,ling your computer if you don?t have everything you need' Begin the step!,y!step process once you are ready *ith everything you need' Figure 43' Ta+e inventory of the /ifferent &omputer Parts 2' <a+e 2pace# <a+e Time: Building a P& ta+es up space ! a,out a dining room ta,le *orth' 2o ma+e sure you have plenty of *or+ing room and a fe* hours to proceed *ith minimal interruption' 8or+ on a flat# sta,le ta,le top surface# or ,are floor# *here you have room to layout all of the items' 9' Prepare Jrounding Protection: =se an ine1pensive antistatic *rist strap' %t is the perfect preventive measure if you have no alternative to *or+ing on carpet' 5emem,er# a ta,le top or ,are floor is al*ays the ,est place to ,uild your system' <a+e sure you are *earing your antistatic *rist strap correctly (it does you no good at all if you do not *ear itS)# and you are ready to proceed' Loo+ at "igure :2 for details' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :B Figure 44' 8earing the nti! static 8rist 2trap &orrectly :' $ave the /rivers 5eady: ssuming you have another internet connected P&# do*nload the latest drivers from the vendors? *e,sites for each component you *ill ,e installing' 2ometimes drivers are updated ,et*een the time the component *as manufactured and the time you are installing it' %t is al*ays ,est to have the latest' &opy them to a &/ for easy access' Step /' Prepare the %other)oard 1' Jreat care should ,e ta+en *hen installing the mother,oard' "irst# ta+e the ,oard out of its pac+aging and put it on top of the antistatic ,ag it came in (see "igure :;)' 5emem,er# you al*ays *ant to safeguard your components from potentially ha0ardous static electricity (*ear your strap)' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING :D Figure 45' <other,oard in an ntistatic Bag 2' Before you secure the mother,oard onto the P& caseHchassis# inspect it carefully for any visi,le defects' 9' )e1t# revie* the mother,oard manual# to ma+e sure you are familiar *ith the mother,oard layout and understand *hich soc+et is *hich' <anuals are e1tremely helpful# usually easy to read# and include illustrations' Belo* you can find instructions on ho* to install the processor# the heat sin+ and the memory modules on the mother,oard' 4ou should not place the mother,oard in the computer case until you are told to do so' Step 1' Install the CPU 1' =se the unloc+ing mechanism to open the &P= soc+et *hich is usually a lever' 2' &arefully line up the pins and place the chip in its soc+etT it *ill fit only *hen oriented the proper *ay' n arro* or a missing pin on one corner of the chip *ill sho* you ho* to line things up' 9' lign Triangular &P= and soc+et +ey mar+s as sho*n in "igure :>' :' Lo*er the lever to loc+ the &P= into place' Figure 46' %nstall &P= Step 4' Install the CPU Heat Sin# 1' "ollo* the manufacturer?s directions to install the heat sin+ and the fan that *ill cool the processor' %f you ,ought an @E< &P= and a separate heat sin+# you may need to spread a thin layer of the thermal grease that came *ith the heat sin+ over the chip to ensure proper transfer of heat (some heat sin+s come *ith this grease already applied)' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;C Figure 47' %nstall &P= $eat 2in+ 9' ttach the clip that holds the heat sin+ in place +eeping in mind that it may re-uire a fair amount of force' gain# follo* the instructions that came *ith the heat sin+' They *ill sho* you ho* to fit it correctly' %f you are in dou,t# you can visit the manufacturer?s *e,site for more information' :' Plug the &P= fan?s po*er connector into the proper connector on the mother,oard' Step 6' Install %emor( 2R&% %odules3 %n order to install the memory modules# insert them into the proper soc+ets ("igure :B) and push do*n firmly ,ut evenly until the clips on ,oth sides of the soc+et pop into place' %f your mother,oard supports dual!channel memory# consult the user manual to determine *hich pairs of 5< soc+ets you should use' The mother,oard and the &P= are the ,rain and nerve center of your P&# so selecting these components is the most important decision you?ll ma+e' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;1 Figure 48' %nstall 5< <emory Step 8' Place the mother)oard into the case 1' 2ome P& cases have a remova,le mother,oard tray' %f yours does# remove the scre*s holding it in place and pull it out of the case ("igure :D)' Figure 49' 5emove <other,oard Tray 2' )ote the pattern of the holes in your mother,oard ("igure ;C)# and scre* ,rass standoffs into the mother,oard tray or into the P& case in the correct locations (L842 chec+ the manual and follo* their instructions to the letter)'
Figure 50' 2cre* Brass 2tandoffs %nto the <other,oard 9' &hec+ the layout of the soc+ets on the mother,oard# and confirm that the ports on your mother,oard?s ,ac+ panel match the holes on the case?s %nputH@utput (%H@) shield that is installed in your case' %f necessary# remove the old %H@ shield ,y tapping it firmly a fe* ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;2 times *ith the ,utt!end of a scre*driver# and then replace it *ith the shield that came *ith the ne* mother,oard' :' &arefully position the mother,oard on top of the ,rass standoffs ("igure ;1)# line up all the holes# and use the scre*s that accompanied the case to fasten do*n the mother,oard' %f you are using a remova,le tray in your system# slide the tray and mother,oard ,ac+ into the case and then secure the tray'
Figure 51' &aseFs % H@ 2hield Figure 52' <ount the <other,oard Step 9' Connect the Power Suppl( ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;9 <a+ing the proper connections is crucial to successfully assem,ling your P& system' "ortunately# manufacturers provide color!coded po*er ca,les and uni-ue connector shapes to ma+e the .o, easy' 1' "irst# plug the large TK po*er connector ("igure ;9) from your po*er supply into the matching port on your mother,oard' Loo+ "igure K for details' 2' Locate the smaller# s-uare processor po*er connector ("igure ;:) (you cannot miss it ! it is the one sprouting the yello* and ,lac+ *ires) and attach it to the mother,oard' )ote: your connector is usually located near the processor' s al*ays# refer to your mother,oard?s manual for the e1act locations' 9' =se your mother,oard user manual and find the description a,out front!panel connectors' Figure 53' Large TK &onnector ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;: Figure 54' &onnect the TK Po*er in the <other,oard Figure 55' 2-uare Processor Po*er &onnector $5T 4ou are going to ,e doing *or+ that re-uires attention to detail and can ,e -uite frustrating if you do not go into it *ith the right attitude' :' ttach each of the tiny leads from the po*er and reset s*itches ("igure ;>)# the hard! dis+ activity lights# the P& spea+er# and any front!panel =2B and "ire8ire ports to the corresponding pin on your mother,oard' The needle!nose pliers are useful for manipulating small pieces' Figure 56' &onnect the different Leads Step :' Install ?raphics + ,ideo Cards 1. Begin ,y removing the ,ac+plane cover from the JP or P&% E1press K1> slot (the metal piece *here the monitor connector *ill emerge) ("igure ;A)' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;; Figure 57' 5emove the ,ac+plane cover 2. %nstall the graphics ,oard in that slot# and then secure the card *ith a scre* ("igure ;B)' Figure 58' %nstall the Jraphics Board Step ;' Install Internal !rives )o* it is time to install your drives' This is an easy process# ,ut it re-uires attention to detail' 1' <a+e any necessary changes to .umpers on the drives ,efore mounting them in the case' t*o!drive system (one or t*o 2T (Serial &T&* is a standard hard*are interface for connecting hard drives and &/H/E/ drives to a computer) hard drives# plus one parallel T (dvanced Technology ttachment) optical ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;> drive# for e1ample) is easy to set upT the 2T drives are .umper less# and the optical drive can ,e set as master on its o*n parallel T channel' <any cases have remova,le drive rails or cages to house drives' 2. =se the included scre*s to attach your drives to the rails or cage# and slide them into the case' "or e1ternally accessi,le drives such as a /E/ recorder# you can save time ,y installing one drive rail and sliding the drive in for a test fitting to ma+e sure that its front is flush *ith the case ("igure ;D)' 3. 8hen the drives are installed# connect po*er and data ca,les to each one' Parallel T drives use *ide# flat data ca,les that can ,e installed only in the correct *ay' "loppy drives use a similar ,ut smaller ca,leT 2T drives use a thin# 1cm!*ide data ca,le' 2T drives use a ne* type of po*er connector that many po*er supplies don?t come *ith' "ortunately# many mother,oards ship *ith adapters for converting a standard four!pin po*er connector to a 2T po*er connector ("igure ;D)' Figure 59' ttach your devices ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;A Figure 60' &onnect Po*er &onnector Step -<' Install the &dd* in Cards 1' "or each add!in card# you must choose a free P&% slot' 2' 5emove its ,ac+plane cover to allo* access from the rear of the case' 3. &arefully position the card a,ove the slot# and press do*n firmly to seat the card ("igure >1)' :' 2ecure the card *ith a scre*' Figure 61' dd! in &ards <any mother,oards have additional sound connectors or ports housed on small add!in ,oards' 2ome of these plug into slots on the mother,oardT others scre* into the ,ac+ of the case in place of slot covers' =sually the additional ports are not essential to your P&?s operation' "or e1ample# if you install a sound card# you do not need connectors to the mother,oard?s ,uilt!in sound chip' &hec+ your mother,oard manual to determine *hat each of these ,oards does' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;B Connecting Peripherals of a Personal Computer 8hen attaching hard*are and peripherals of the computer# ensure that they are connected to the correct locations or ports' "or e1ample# some mouse and +ey,oard ca,les use the same type of P2H2 connector' 2o# you must +no* first the different ports that can ,e found in the ,ac+ panel of the computer' Keep in mind: 1' 8hen attaching ca,les# never force a connection' 2' Plug in the po*er ca,le after you have connected all other ca,les' Steps in Connecting 7ternal Hardware of a PC Step -' ttach the monitor ca,le to the video port' Step /' 2ecure the ca,le ,y tightening the scre*s on the connector' Figure 62' ttach the <onitor &a,le Step 1' Plug the +ey,oard ca,le into the P2H2 +ey,oard port' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING ;D &ongratulations for doing a great .o,# ,ut hold on *ith your patience ,ecause you still need to complete another topic *hich is connecting the P& peripherals' 2o# +eep moving' Figure 63' Plug the Key,oard &a,le Step 4' Plug the mouse ca,le into the P2H2 mouse port' Figure 64' Plug the <ouse &a,le Step 6' Plug the =2B ca,le into a =2B port' Figure 65' Plug the =2B &a,le Step 8' Plug the net*or+ ca,le into the net*or+ port' Figure 66' Plug the )et*or+ &a,le Step 9' Plug the po*er ca,le into the po*er supply' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >C Figure 67' Plug the Po*er &a,le fter connecting all the ca,les into their proper places# the picture in the ne1t page should ,e the appearance of the ,ac+ panel of your P&' Figure 68' ppearance of the P&Fs Bac+ Panel Tas#" Rearrange the Procedures ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >1 Pro&ss Pro&ss &ongratulations for doing a great .o,# no* itFs time to perform all the activities prepared for you' Jood luc+S !irection" 5earrange the follo*ing procedures in their proper order' =se num,ers to indicate their order of precedence' The first num,er is done for you' &' Personal Computer !isassem)l( OOAO1' /etaching the $ard /rive OOOO2' /etaching the po*er supply OOOO9' @pening the outer shell H case OOOO:' Pull @ut the <other,oard OOOO;' 5emoving the &/ H /E/ /rives OOOO>' 5emoving the &P= fan OOOOA' 5emoving the system fan OOOOB' =nplugging all the ca,les and *ires 0' Personal Computer &ssem)l( OOAO1' &onnect the Po*er 2upply OOOO2' %nstall Jraphics H Eideo &ards OOOO9' %nstall %nternal /rives OOOO:' %nstall <emory (5< <odules) OOOO;' %nstall the dd! in &ards OOOO>' %nstall the &P= OOOOA' %nstall the &P= $eat 2in+ OOOOB' Place the mother,oard into the case OOOOD' Prepare the <other,oard OOOO1C' Prepare your *or+place Tas# -" Time to 0rowseB !irection: =tili0ing the internet# *atch video presentations a,out connecting P& parts and read additional ,oo+s for computer hard*are servicing to ,roaden your ideas and s+ills' 4ou can use the follo*ing =5Ls for your reference' 1' http:HH***'youtu,e'comH*atchMvN>)A,-Bs"LC*! &omputer $ard*are Basics ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >2 R-&t an! 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Un!rstan! 2' http:HH***'*i+iho*'comH%nstall!&omputer!$ard*are! $o* to install &omputer $ard*are 9' http:HH***'directron'comHho*toupsys'html! $o* to install &omputer components :' http:HH***'gcflearnfree'orgHcomputer,asicsH1C'1! 2etting =p a /es+top &omputer Tas# /" ?roup and Learn !irection" $ave a group of five (;) people and discuss a,out the video presentations# have a ,rain storming a,out the helpful tips given in the video and try to ac-uire the techni-ues on the P& ssem,ly and disassem,ly ,y having an actual activity' Tas# -" Performance Test !irection" "ollo* the given procedures ,elo* and safety precautions must ,e o,served *hen *or+ing' 4ou *ill ,e rated in accordance *ith the ru,rics provided ,elo*: Procedures" &' PC !isassem)l( ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >9 Trans$r Trans$r 0' Personal Computer &ssem)l( ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >: &' Connecting PC Peripherals ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >; 5u,rics for your performance Test Criteria Score ccuracy ;C Q dherence to the procedures 2CQ 8or+manship(applied safety precautions) 2CQ 2peed 1CQ Tas# /" !irection" ns*er the essential -uestions ,elo* according to your e1perience in connecting hard*are and peripherals of a computer' 1' 8hat is the essence of follo*ing the correct procedures in connecting the P& partsM 2' 8hat do you thin+ is the main reason *hy *e should never e1ert too much force *hen attaching the ca,les of P& partsM E1plain your ans*er' 9' 8hat is your perspective *hy the po*er ca,le should al*ays ,e the last on the procedure of attaching partsM :' 8hat do you feel *hen you are doing the activityM ;' s a computer technician# *hy do thin+ s+ills is a crucial factorM @I$&L &CTI,ITA &ctivit( -" Team up and LearnBB !irection: fter completing all the lessons in this module you need to accomplish the final activities provided here' Team upHhoo+ up *ith a s+illed computer technician in your locality and render a -uality Hmar+eta,le services sho*casing all the s+ills youFve ac-uired from this module' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >> $ave an evidence of your activity' $ave a .ournal or narrative report of your performance' &ctivit( /" Perform the following" 1' &lean all the dirty computers in the computer la,oratory 2' 2ho* or e1hi,it s+ills in P& assem,ly and disassem,ly using the defective computers in the computer la,oratory' SU%%&RA Process and /elivery of &omputer $ard*are 2ervicing is actually a ,asic foundation of the higher level of P& trou,leshooting and repair' ll the ,asic and fundamental +no*ledge *as discussed in each lessons as *ell the primary s+ills that a technician should ac-uire in order to produce mar+eta,le product H service *hich is one of the goals of entrepreneurship' Lesson 1 covers the different components and parts of a computer system' %t is critical to +no* the different components so that *hen pro,lem occurs# a technician could easily diagnose *here the pro,lem came from and simply apply Hsuggest remedy into it' There are different tools and e-uipments that are re-uired to accomplish a certain tas+ in a given span of time' %n lesson 2# different useful tools are featured as *ell as the proper *ay of using them' %n computer hard*are servicing and *hichever field or area he H she is connected to# a person should al*ays ,e very cautious *ith the @ccupational $ealth and 2afety precautions in order to ,e safe and free from any ha0ards that *ould affect the e-uipments as *ell as the environment' <oreover# lesson :# offers the ,asic procedures of personal computer assem,ly and disassem,ly and installing H connecting the peripherals of a computer system *hich is essential ,ecause the computer system *ill not *or+ properly if hard*are H peripherals *ere not attached properly into it' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >A You did great!!! COG!"T#$"T%O&..'o(..)it ba*+ a'd rela,.. =nderstanding computer system is really a ,rain ,rea+ing .o,# ,ut of course all starts from a little +no*ledge and eventually into a ,roader one' This module *ould help the reader to have at least the ,asic and primary +no*ledge of computer system' &$SWR KA Lesson -" Process 1' =2B &a,le H mouse H +ey,oard H printer H camera H scanner 2' 5I :; H L) 9' EJ H <onitor :' Printer ca,le .ac+ ;' 2pea+er .ac+ >' Po*er cord H po*er supply A' P2H2 H mouse and +ey,oard Lesson 1: Process C + + + + + + + + + + P + H + + + C + + + O + + + + + + + + O + + A + + + P + + + + M + + + + + + W + + + R + + + U + Y + + + P + + + + E + + + + D + + + + R + + + + + A + + R + + + + + D + + B O + + + + + + + C S + + + + + + I + + M I + + + + + + + U T + + + + + + S + E + + O + + + + + P + + D + + + + + K M + + + + S ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >B + + + P + + + + I + + + + D + + + + + R + + L + + + + + + S + + + R + + + + + O + Y + + + + + + + + K + + I + + + + + T E S A C M E T S Y S D D + V + + + + + I + + + + + + + + + + + R R E + + + + + N + + + + + + + + + + + + A I + + + + + O + + + + + + + + + + + + + O V + + + + M + + + + + + + + + + + + + + B E + + + + + + + + + + M O U S E + + + + Y + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + E + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + K + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Lesson 2: Process Tas+ 1: 1' nti! 2tatic 8rist strap 2' "lat head scre* driver 9' "lashlight :' Lint free cloth ;' <ulti! tester >' nti static mat A' Philips head 2cre* driver B' Part 5etriever D' &ompressed air 1C' Loop ,ac+ adapter 11' Tor1 12' T*ee0er 19' $e1 1:' )eedle )ose Plier Tas+ 1 C5%PUTR %&I$T$&$C C5%P5$$TS T5 CL&$ CL&$ WITH" &omputer case &leaning solution and lint free cloth <ouse Lint free cloth and cleaning solution ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING >D Key,oard Brush# lint free cloth# mini vacuum cleaner <onitor &leaning solution and lint free cloth 2pea+er Brush and lint free cloth &ooling fan Brush# compressed air $eat sin+ &ompressed air# ,rush Lesson 1" Process People Guipment nvironment 1' /o not *or+ alone so that thereFs someone *ho can ta+e care of you in case of accident or emergency' 2' =se only ru,,er shoes *hen standing on the ground or in a concrete floor 9' l*ays po*er off and unplug the computer ,efore *or+ing on it' :' &ontingency measures during *or+place accidents# fire and other emergencies are recogni0ed' ;' Personal protective e-uipment is correctly used in accordance *ith organi0ation procedures and practice 1' l*ays ground or discharge yourself ,efore touching any part of the computer 2' Be careful *ith the tools that may cause short circuit 9' l*ays full the ca,le connector on the handle and not hold on the ca,le itself :' <a+e sure that the pins are properly aligned *hen connecting a ca,le connector' ;' Ta+e a*ay any li-uid such as mineral *ater or soft drin+s near your *or+ing area or near computers >'Ta+e necessary precautions to protect the 1. $a0ardHris+s in the *or+place and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimi0e or eliminate ris+ to co/*or+ers# *or+place and environment' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING AC >' 5ead and follo* instruction on the manual carefully' component of the computer from damaged cause ,y Electrostatic /ischarge (E2/)' A' $old the components ,y edges and do not touch the %&Fs' B' /o not use e1cessive force if things donFt -uite slip into place( ?L5SS&RA adapters ! These are printed!circuit ,oards that ena,les the computer to use a peripheral device for *hich it does not have the necessary connections or circuit ,oards' application software ! set of programs designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related tas+s' )us* & data path*ay ,et*een several hard*are components inside or outside a computer' ca)le ties* a type of cleaning tool used to tie ca,les and *ires' compressed air* cleaning tool composed of air used to ,lo* a*ay dust' digiti=er* %s a graphics dra*ing ta,let used for s+etching ne* images or tracing old ones' e7pansion )us * %t connects the parts of the &P= to each other# ,ut also lin+s the &P= *ith other important hard*are' hand tool* device for performing *or+ on a material# or a physical system using only hands' ICT- COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING A1 hard dis# drive* %s a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer' hardware* These are the tangi,le component of a computer system' ha=ard* %s a situation in the *or+place that has the potential to harm the health and safety of people or to damage plant and e-uipment' lint* free cloth* type of cloth used to clean different computer components *ithout scratching mother)oard* The main circuit ,oard of a computer containing all the essential parts of a P&' people ware* 5efers to people involved in the data processing operations' port * %s an e1ternal connecting soc+et on the outside of the computer' This is a path*ay into and out of the computer' R>46* G5IG in stands for Gregistered .ac+#G since it is a standardi0ed net*or+ing interface and G:;G simply refers to the num,er of the interface standard' serial port* port intended for serial type of mouse and older camera' smart )oard ! 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