Lab - Disassemble A Computer
Lab - Disassemble A Computer
Recommended Tools
Safety glasses Part retriever
Antistatic wrist strap Thermal compound
Antistatic mat Can of compressed air
Flat head screwdrivers Cable ties
Phillips head screwdrivers Parts organizer
Torx screwdrivers Containers for storing computer parts
Hex driver Antistatic bags for electronic parts
Instructions
Part 1: Preparation
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If you have a camera or smartphone, take a picture of the inside of the computer case to be used as a
reference when reassembling the computer.
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c. Gently remove the hard drive from the case. Look for a jumper reference chart on the hard drive. If there is
a jumper installed on the hard drive, use the jumper reference chart to see if the hard drive is set for a
Master, Slave, or Cable Select (CS) drive. Place the hard drive in an antistatic bag.
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Answers may vary: Video, NIC, Modem Answers may vary: PCI, PCIe, or CNR
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b. You have completed this lab. The computer case should contain the motherboard, the CPU, and any
cooling devices. Do not remove any additional components.
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