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Personal Computer Disassembly

The document provides steps for connecting external hardware to a personal computer. It outlines 7 steps: 1) attaching the monitor cable to the video port; 2) securing the cable by tightening the screws; 3) plugging the keyboard cable into the keyboard port; 4) plugging the mouse cable into the mouse port; 5) plugging a USB cable into a USB port; 6) plugging the network cable into the network port; and 7) plugging the power cable into the power supply.

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Personal Computer Disassembly

The document provides steps for connecting external hardware to a personal computer. It outlines 7 steps: 1) attaching the monitor cable to the video port; 2) securing the cable by tightening the screws; 3) plugging the keyboard cable into the keyboard port; 4) plugging the mouse cable into the mouse port; 5) plugging a USB cable into a USB port; 6) plugging the network cable into the network port; and 7) plugging the power cable into the power supply.

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Personal Computer Disassembly Steps in Connecting External Hardware of a PC

Step1. Unplugging - The first thing you do is to unplug Step 1. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
every cable that is plugged in to your computer. That Step 2. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the
includes the cables such as Power, USB, Mouse, Keyboard, connector.
Internet, Ethernet, Modem, AM\FM Antenna, Cable TV, etc. Step 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.
Just unplug all the cables for safety purposes. Step 4. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port
Step2. Opening the Outer Shell/Case- First, unscrew the Step 5. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
four screws at the back of the computer. On most Step 6. Plug the network cable into the network port.
computer cases, there will be large knobs that you can Step 7. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
unscrew by hand or by screw driver on the back-right
side of the computer.
Step3. Removing the System Fan - First, unplug the fan
from the motherboard. You can find the plug by following
the wire from the fan.
Step4. Removing the CPU Fan- 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.
Step5. Power Supply - The first thing to do is unplug every
wire coming from the power supply. You must disconnect
the motherboard (very large connector/plug), CD/DVD
drive(s) power, internal hard drive power and portable hard
drive slot power.
Step6. CD/ DVD Drive(s)- First, unplug the ribbon from the
back of the drive.
Step7. Hard Drive - First, unplug the connector at the back
of the slot, and unplug the other end from the motherboard.
Step8. Memory (RAM) - To remove the RAM, push down
on both tabs holding the RAM in place, which are located at
both ends of the RAM. 
Step9. Motherboard - The motherboard has seven screws
holding it to the frame, which are indicated by large white
circles around them.

Step by Step Computer Assembly


Step 1. Prepare your workplace
1. Take Inventory:
2. Make Space, Make Time:
3. Prepare Grounding Protection:
4. Have the Drivers Ready:
Step 2. Prepare the Motherboard
Step 3. Install the CPU
Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink
Step 5. Install Memory (RAM Modules)
Step 6.  Place the motherboard into the case
Step 7. Connect the Power Supply
Step 8. Install Graphics / Video Cards
Step 9. Install Internal Drives
Step 10. Install the Add- in Cards

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