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TITLE SHEET

Name of the Student:

Semester -Class:

Roll Number /Division:

Name of the Subject:

Academic Year: 2022-23:

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Faculty In charge :
Subject : Basic Workshop Practice-II (Hardware & Networking Lab)

VISION
To create a vibrant knowledge-oriented environment with innovative teaching practices and to
inculcate a tradition of socially conscious application of technology

MISSION
1. To inculcate a culture of value based education.
2. To enthuse students to develop in an ambient environment of caring and of sharing
information.
3. To enable students to work towards excellence in their chosen fields with a professional
bent of mind.

Program Outcomes {PO}:-

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PO1) engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO2) Problem Analysis: identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3) Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration
for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4) Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5) Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.

PO6) The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
professional engineering practice.

PO7) Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for
sustainable development.

PO8) Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of the engineering practice.

PO9) Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

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PO10) Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective
reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO11) Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in
a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12) Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Lab Objective:-

1. To impart training to help the students develop engineering skill sets.

2. To inculcate respect for physical work and hard labor.
3. To get exposure to interdisciplinary engineering domain.

Lab Outcome {CO}:- Learners will be able to…

1. Develop the necessary skill required to handle/use different fitting tools.

2. Develop skills required for hardware maintenance.
3. Able to install an operating system and system drives.
4. Able to identify the network components and perform basic networking and crimping.
5. Able to prepare the edges of jobs and do simple arc welding.
6. Develop the necessary skill required to handle/use different plumbing tools.
7. Demonstrate the turning operation with the help of a simple job.

Lab Grading Scheme:-20 M

Rubrics for gradation:-

1. Performance
2. Attendance
3. Journal submission
4. Punctuality
5. Oral

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INDEX

Sr. Grade &

NAME OF EXPERIMENTS LO D.O.P. D.O.S.
No. Sign

To assemble and dismantle the

I
Personal Computer (PC)

To install windows 10 on the

1.
Personal Computer (PC)
Basic troubleshooting and
2. maintenance

To identify and study the network

3.
components and cables
Final Comments if any :

Final grade and Sign

Subject Teacher:

Name and Sign:

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Experiment Number: 1
Aim: - To assemble and dismantle the Personal Computer (PC)
Part A: Dismantling of a PC
Part B: Identification of Components of a PC
Part C: Assembling the PC
Tool: -Personal computer, Screw Driver,

Procedure:-

Part A: Dismantling of a Computer

Step 1: Unplugging

Unplug ever cable that is connected to the computer

Wear a grounding strap or touch an unpainted metal part of the computer to discharge any
static electricity. If you walk across a carpet at any point, touch an unpainted metal part of
the computer again to discharge the built up static electricity.

Step 2: The Casing

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After your computer is unplugged, move to a clean working space, preferably a table.

First off all take the black casing off the PC by sliding it towards the front side. Then place
the case at the side as you don’t need it anymore

Step 3: The Power Supply

The Power Supply manages all

the power for the computer.
The Power Supply is a large
metal box located in the top left
corner.
The power supply supplies power
to every component in a
computer, therefore it has the
most wires out of every other
component in the computer. The
first thing you do is unplug every
wire coming from the power
supply. The list below is
everything that you have to
disconnect:
● Motherboard (very large
connector/plug)
● CD/DVD drive[s] power
● Internal hard drive power
● Portable hard drive slot power

Once everything is unplugged, unscrew the screws holding the power supply in place, on the
back of the computer. Next, push the power supply from the outside, then lift it out.

Keep the screws/bolt aside in a bag so when you assembling it back, it will be easier.

Step 4: CD/DVD Drive

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This is one of the easiest components to remove. Just push the gray metal and pull out the
drive.
If you don't have a second drive, there should be a flat piece of metal covering the drive slot

Step 5: System Fan

Most computers have two fans: the

system fan, the one blowing air into
the computer, and the CPU fan, the
one blowing air into the CPU heat
sink.

The system fan is located at the

back side of the computer, the side
with all the component plugins.

First, unplug the fan from the

motherboard. You can find the
plug by following the wire from the
fan.

It should be labeled "SYS_FAN1".

Next, you will have to unscrew the
fan from the outside.

You should now be able to lift the

fan out of the PC.

Keep the screws/bolt aside in a bag

so when you assembling it back, it will be easier.

Step 6: CPU Fan

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The CPU fan is located right on top of the CPU heat sink, which is a large piece of metal with
fins on the top. The CPU fan plugs into the motherboard which is hard to access. But just
follow the wires and you should easily find it.

To remove the fan from the heat sink, remove the four screws securing it in place

Step 7: Hard Drive and Floppy Disk

Remove the metal casing on the top side of the PC.

Remove the hard drive and floppy disk combo from the computer. Then, remove each.

Keep the screws/bolt aside in a bag so when you assemble it back, it will be easier.

Step 8: The Power Switch

To remove the button, you will need to push it from the back, the side with the wires. For
clarification, see the pictures.

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Step 9: RAM (Random Access Memory)

A RAM is the memory or information storage in a computer that is used to store running
programs and data for the programs. So, the more RAM you have, the faster your computer
runs. Most computers have 4 or 2 RAM slots.

To remove the RAM, push down on both tabs holding the RAM in place, which are located at
both ends of the RAM.

Step 10: CPU

Remove the CPU by working the lever. Handle with care.

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Step 11: Heat Sinker

Take out the heat sink through the lever, handle with care.

Step 12: The Motherboard

The motherboard is the mother of the computer! The motherboard links every component in
the computer together. The CPU, RAM, and expansion cards are attached directly to it, and
every other part of the computer is in one way or another attached to it.

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The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the frame, which are indicated by large white
circles around them. Remove those seven, then lift the motherboard out of the frame.
Keep the screws/bolt aside in a bag so when you assemble it back, it will be easier.

Step 13: Done

These are all the components that are disassembled from the PC.

Part B: Identification of a Personal Computer

Power Supply

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Motherboard

Processor

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Hard Disk

Memory (RAM & ROM)

RAM (Random Access Memory) ROM (Read Only Memory)

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CMOS Battery

CD Drive

Parts of Computer (Monitor, CPU, Keyboard, Mouse etc.)

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Printer

Scanner

Pen Drive

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Part C : How to Assemble a Computer

The assembling of the computer system is exactly the opposite of disassembling operations.
Before starting assembling the computer system, make sure you have the screws and a
screwdriver for those.
Step 1: Mount the Processor
The first step for assembling the computer system starts with mounting the processor on the
processor socket of the motherboard. To mount the process, you don't need to apply any force.
The special ZIF (zero insertion force) sockets are usually used to prevent any damage to the
processor pins. Once the processor is mounted, the heat sink will be attached on top of the
processor. The CPU fan is also attached on top of the heat sink.
Step 2: Fix the Motherboard in the Tower Case
Now the motherboard is to be fixed vertically in the tower case and the screws are fixed from
behind the motherboard.
Step 3: Connect the Power Supply
Now line up the power supply at the top back end of the cabinet and screw it. The power
connectors for motherboard power supply and CPU fan power supply are to be connected. If
the cabinet cooling FAN is required then it is to be screwed at the back end grill of the cabinet
and its power connector is to be connected from SMPS.
Step 4: Install the Drives
Install the CD/DVD drives at the top front end of the cabinet and screw it. Install the Hard disk
drive and floppy disk drive below CD/DVD drive and screw it. Make sure once screwed there
is no vibration in either of the CD/DVD, hard disk or floppy disk drives.
Step 5: Connect Cables
Now select the appropriate data cable and connect one end of the cable to its drive socket and
another end at its appropriate connector on the motherboard. For SATA hard disk drives or
CD/DVD drives use SATA cable and its power cable, else use IDE data cable. Do the proper
jumper settings as per the usage requirement.
Step 6: Mount the Memory Modules
It is time now to mount the memory modules on the motherboard by aligning the RAM to its
socket on the motherboard and press it downward. Make sure the side tabs are fixed into the
RAM notch. If not, you may still have to press a bit.
Step 7: Install the Internal Cards
Install the internal cards to its socket and attach the cables or power cable to it. The selection
of the right socket or slot is required as per the type of socket.
Step 8: Cover the Tower
Cover the tower by placing it and pressing towards the front side and screw it.
Step 9: Connect the External Devices and Power
Connect the external devices with CPU at its appropriate socket. It includes a mouse and
keyboard with PS2 or USB connectors. Monitor at the video output socket. Connect the power
cable to the back of the tower in SMPS. Plug in the power cable to the electric board.

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Experiment Grade/Marks

Date and sign of Teacher

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Experiment Number: 2
Aim: - To install windows 10 on the Personal Computer (PC)

Part A: Installing Windows-10

Part B: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL):
Part C: Changing boot menu
Tool: -Personal computer, Screw Driver, Windows 10 and Linux CDs

Procedure:-

Part A: Installing Windows 10

Step 1
Create a Windows Installation Media. If you order Windows 10 for a new PC build, they may
send you an installation media. If you don't have a Windows installation media, you can make
one. You'll need a computer with internet access and an 8 GB USB flash drive (16 GB
recommended). You also need to know if the computer you want to install Windows 10 on has
32-bit or 64-bit architecture. You will also need to purchase Windows to get a product key.
This can be done before or after the installation. Use the following steps to create a Windows
Installation Media:
● Insert a USB drive with at least 8 GB of space into any computer with internet access.
This will wipe any existing data on the USB drive, so be sure to back up any data you
want to keep.
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● Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 in a web
browser.
● Click Download Tool Now.
● Open the "MediaCreationTool.exe" file in your web browser or Downloads folder.
● Click Accept.
● Select "Create Installation Media (USB drive, DVD, ISO file) for another PC" and click
Next.
● Select your language, Windows edition, and PC architecture and click Next.
● Select "USB flash drive" and click Next.
● Select your USB drive and click Next.

Step 2
Backup your files (optional). If you already have a Windows installation on your computer, a
new Windows installation may overwrite your files. Back up any data you want to keep before
beginning a new Windows installation. You can back up your files to OneDrive, Google Drive,
Dropbox, or an external hard drive or USB flash drive.

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Step 3

Insert the Windows

Installation Media in the
computer you want to
install Windows on.
You can insert the
Windows Installation
menu into any free USB
port.

Step 4

Boot the computer. If the PC

is already powered on,
restart it using the normal
restart procedures of the
operating system that is
installed on the PC. If it is
not yet powered on, press the
power button to boot it up.

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Step 5
Enter the Boot menu.
Most new computers
have a boot menu you can
enter while booting up.
The way you enter it is
different, depending on
your motherboard. The
most common way to
enter the Boot menu is to
press F10, F11, F12, F2,
or Esc as the PC boots up.
This Boot menu will
display a list of drives
you can boot from.
If you are using an older
PC that does not have a
Boot menu, you will need
to enter the BIOS while
booting up. The buttons you press to enter the BIOS are different from one PC manufacturer
to another. It will usually say what buttons you need to press while your computer boots up.
You typically need to press F1 F2, F3, Esc or Delete to enter the BIOS. You may need to be
quick about it. You can also reboot your PC into the BIOS from inside the Windows Settings
menu.

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Step 6
Select the USB drive. This is the drive that has the Windows Installation Media. This will boot
the PC from the Windows Installation Media. Once the computer boots from the USB drive,
press any key to start the Windows installation process.
If you are inside the BIOS settings. Locate the option that says "Boot", "Boot order",
"Priorities" or something similar. Change the boot order so that your PC boots from the USB
drive first. Then select the option to save and exit. This will reboot your PC from the USB
drive.

Step 7
Select your language, time
and currency, and
keyboard input and click
Next. Use the drop-down
menus to first select your
language. Then select your
country or region, and
your keyboard input
method. Then click Next.

Step 8

Click Install Now. It's the button in the center of the screen.

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Step 9
Enter your Windows product key and click Next. If you've already purchased Windows, you
can find your license key in your confirmation email. If you have not purchased Windows,
click I don't have a product key. You'll need to purchase Windows and activate it later on.

Step 10
Select which edition of Windows you want to install and click Next. If you've already
purchased Windows, check which version of Windows you purchased and make sure you click
the right version. If you have not yet purchased Windows, check which version you want to
install. Different versions of Windows have a different price.
If you are not sure which version of Windows to install, Windows Home Edition is the most
common version of Windows.

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Step 11
Click the
checkbox next to
"I accept the
license terms"
and click Next.
You can read the
license terms in
the window in
the center. Click
next when you
are ready to
continue.

Step 12
Click Custom: Install Windows only or Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and
applications. If your computer already has a Windows installation on it, click Upgrade: Install
Windows and keep files, settings, and applications. If your computer does not have a Windows
installation or you need to reinstall Windows, click Custom: Install Windows

Step 13
Select a drive or partition
you want to install
Windows on and click
Delete. If you have multiple
hard drives or a hard drive
with multiple partitions,
select the partition you want
to install Windows on and
click Delete. Be aware that
this will erase all data on the
drive. Make sure you have
backed up all data you want
to keep before continuing.
This will leave the drive
with unallocated space.

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Step 14
Select a drive with unallocated space and click Next. This will start installing Windows on the
drive you selected. The amount of time it takes will depend on the hardware of your computer.

Step 15
Remove the USB flash
drive and restart your
computer. Once Windows
is finished installing, your
computer will restart
automatically. Remove the
USB flash drive so that it
does not try to boot from
the Flash drive again. The
first time Windows boots
up, you will need to go
through the Setup process.

Experiment Grade/Marks

Date and sign of Teacher

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Experiment Number: 3
Aim: - Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Tool: -Personal computer, Screw Driver

Procedure:-

Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Troubleshooting requires an organized and logical approach to problems with computers and
other components. A logical approach to troubleshooting allows you to eliminate variables in
a systematic order. Asking the right questions, testing the right hardware, and examining the
right data helps you understand the problem. This helps you form a proposed solution to try.
Troubleshooting is a skill that you will refine over time. Each time you solve another problem,
you will increase your troubleshooting skills by gaining more experience. You will learn how
and when to combine, as well as skip, steps to reach a solution quickly. The following
troubleshooting process is a guideline that you can modify to fit your needs.

● Explain the purpose of data protection.

● Identify the problem.
● Establish a theory of probable causes.
● Test the theory to determine an exact cause.
● Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
● Verify full system functionality, and if applicable, implement preventive measures.
● Document findings, actions, and outcomes.

In this section, you will learn an approach to problem solving that can be applied to both
hardware and software. You also can apply many of the steps to problem solving in other work-
related areas.

Troubleshooting is the process of identifying what is wrong with these faulty systems when the
problem is not immediately obvious. Troubleshooting usually follows a systematic, four-step
approach; identify the problem, plan a response, test the solution, and resolve the problem.
Steps one to three are often repeated multiple times before a resolution is reached.

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Experiment Grade/Marks

Date and sign of Teacher

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Experiment Number: 4
Aim: To identify and study the network components and cables
Part A: Identification and study network components
Part B: Crimping network cables
Tools: LAN card, Wireless card, Switch, Hub, Router Network wire, Network cables,
Crimping tool

Theory/Procedure:

Part A: Identification and Study of Network Components

1. LAN Card

The LAN (Local Area Network) card is a

'door' to the network from a computer. Any
type of network activity requires a LAN card:
the Internet, network printer, connecting
computers together, and so on. Today many
devices contain a network card (or the ability
to connect to the Internet), including
televisions for their Internet apps, Blu-ray
players, mobile phones, VoIP, desk phones,
and even refrigerators. LAN cards are
hardware devices that can be added to a
computer, or they can be integrated into the main hardware of the computer.

2. Wireless Card

The wireless network card is a wireless terminal device,

which is used to connect to the Internet through a
wireless connection within the wireless coverage of a
wireless local area network. Generally speaking, a
wireless card is a device that does not need to be
connected to a network cable, and a wireless network
card is integrated with a general-purpose laptop.
Therefore, the laptop can surf the Internet wirelessly
like a mobile phone, as long as there is a wireless
network signal in the air in the area.

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3. Switch

A network switch (also called switching

hub, bridging hub, and, by the IEEE, MAC
bridge) is networking hardware that connects
devices on a computer network by
using packet switching to receive and
forward data to the destination device.
A network switch is a multiport network
bridge that uses MAC addresses to forward
data at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI
model. Some switches can also forward data
at the network layer (layer 3) by additionally incorporating routing functionality. Such
switches are commonly known as layer-3 switches or multilayer switches.

4. Hub

An Ethernet hub, active hub, network

hub, repeater hub, multiport repeater,
or simply hub is a network
hardware device for connecting
multiple Ethernet devices together and
making them act as a single network
segment. It has multiple input/output (I/O)
ports, in which a signal introduced at the
input of any port appears at the output of
every port except the original incoming.

5. Router

A router is a networking device that forwards data

packets between computer networks. Routers perform
the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data sent
through the internet, such as a web page or email, is in
the form of data packets. A packet is
typically forwarded from one router to another router
through the networks that constitute
an internetwork (e.g. the Internet) until it reaches its
destination node.

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Part B: Types of Network Cable

Straight-Through Wired Cables

Straight-Through refers to cables that have the pin assignments on each end of the cable. In
other words, Pin 1 connector A goes to Pin 1 on connector B, Pin 2 to Pin 2, etc. Straight-
Through wired cables are most commonly used to connect a host to a client. When we talk
about cat5e patch cables, the Straight-Through wired cat5e patch cable is used to connect
computers, printers, and other network client devices to the router switch or hub (the host
device in this instance).

Crossover Wired Cables

Crossover wired cables (commonly called crossover cables) are very much like Straight-
Through cables with the exception that TX and RX lines are crossed (they are at opposite
positions on either end of the cable. Using the 568-B standard as an example below, you will
see that Pin 1 on connector A goes to Pin 3 on connector B. Pin 2 on connector A goes to Pin
6 on connector B, etc. Crossover cables are most commonly used to connect two hosts directly.
Examples would be connecting a computer directly to another computer, connecting a switch
directly to another switch, or connecting a router to a router. Note: While in the past, when

connecting two host devices directly, a crossover cable was required. Nowadays, most devices
have auto-sensing technology that detects the cable and device and crosses pairs when needed.

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Rollover Wired Cables

Rollover wired cables, most commonly called rollover cables, have opposite Pin assignments
on each end of the cable or, in other words, it is "rolled over." Pin 1 of connector A would be
connected to Pin 8 of connector B. Pin 2 of connector A would be connected to Pin 7 of
connector B and so on. Rollover cables, sometimes referred to as Yost cables are most
commonly used to connect to a device's console port to make programming changes to the
device. Unlike crossover and straight-wired cables, rollover cables are not intended to carry
data but instead create an interface with the device.

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Crimping Tool

A crimping tool is a device used to conjoin

two pieces of metal by deforming one or both
of them to hold each other. The result of the
tool's work is called a crimp. An example of
crimping is affixing a connector to the end of
a cable. For instance, network cables and
phone cables are created using a crimping
tool (shown below) to join RJ-45 and RJ-
11 connectors to both ends of phone or Cat
5 cable.

How to make Ethernet cable

1. Take your LAN Cable and strip the outer cover. Be careful in doing this or else the internal
wire will be damaged.

2. There will be 4 pair of twisted wire.

3. Unwind the twist cable and make it straight and cut the edge of wire.

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4. Trim all the wires to the same length

5. Insert the wires into the RJ45 plug – make sure each wire is fully inserted to the front of
the RJ45 plug and in the correct order.

6. Now your LAN cable is ready you may now test the cable using a LAN tester.

Note: T568A and T568B are the two different color codes used for pairing cable.
T568B is mostly used.

Experiment Grade/Marks

Date and sign of Teacher

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