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Chapter 10: PC Assembly & Disassembly

The document discusses the 15 step process for disassembling a PC system unit: 1. Turn off the system and unplug all external wires and peripherals. 2. Drain static electricity and remove the case cover. 3. Remove additional components like the system fan, CPU fan, drives, power supply, hard drive, expansion cards and cables. 4. Remove the remaining pieces like RAM, heat sink, CPU and motherboard.

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Chapter 10: PC Assembly & Disassembly

The document discusses the 15 step process for disassembling a PC system unit: 1. Turn off the system and unplug all external wires and peripherals. 2. Drain static electricity and remove the case cover. 3. Remove additional components like the system fan, CPU fan, drives, power supply, hard drive, expansion cards and cables. 4. Remove the remaining pieces like RAM, heat sink, CPU and motherboard.

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CHAPTER 10: PC ASSEMBLY

& DISASSEMBLY
At the end of this Chapter, the student is expected to:
Discuss how to PC Assembly and Disassembly;

INTENDE Learn how to disassemble a system unit;

D Explain step by step how to disassemble a system unit;

LEARNI Learn how to BIOS Setup;

NG Apply the learnings in the real world; and

OUTCOM Learn what are the basic things one must do before and after
opening a system unit.
ES (ILOS)
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 1: TURN OFF THE SYSTEM UNIT

STEP 2: UNPLUG ALL THE CONNECTED


EXTERNAL WIRES AND PERIPHERALS FROM THE
SYSTEM UNIT
PC DISASSEMBLY

STEP 3: DRAIN FLEA THE POWER


OF THE SYSTEM

STEP 4: ONCE YOU HAVE


EVERYTHING, TIME TO REMOVE
THE CASE COVER OR CHASSIS
COVER FROM THE SYSTEM UNIT
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 5: SYSTEM FAN
To remove the system fan:
 Check the system that is usually located
at the back (inside) of the PC case.
 There are usually 4 screws.
 Get a screw driver and loosen them.
 Make sure to keep the screws properly.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 6: CPU FAN
To remove the CPU fan:
 Trace the connection or cables of the fan to the
motherboard.
 There are usually 4 locking the fan to the
heatsink.
 Carefully loosen the screws and remove the
CPU fan from the heatsink.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 7: CD/DVD DRIVE
To remove the CD/DVD Drive:
 Remove the ribbon (IDE) or cable (SATA) connected
to the
motherboard.
 Remove the screws or lock securing the drive to the
chassis.
 Push the drive out from the inside of the system unit.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 8: POWER SUPPLY UNIT
To remove the PSU:
 Switch off the power supply.
 Remove the cables connected to other
components.
 Remove the screws securing the
power supply to the chassis.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 9: HARD DRIVE
To remove the Hard Drive:
 Remove the power and data cables from
the hard drive and the
motherboard.
 Remove the screws or lock securing the
hard drive to the chassis.
 Push the drive out from the inside of the
system unit.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 10: EXPANSION CARDS
To remove any expansion cards
 Locate the screw or screws securing
the expansion cards
 Carefully remove the card by pulling it
away from the motherboard.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 11: CONNECTIVITY CENTER CABLES

To remove the connectivity center cables:


 Trace the cables down to the motherboard.
 Make sure to remember where they are
connected as it can be
tricky sometimes in connecting it
back.
 Unplug all the cables connected to the slot
from the motherboard.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 12: RAM (Random Access Memory)
To remove the memory or RAM modules:
 Carefully holding down the tabs (located to
the both end) securing
the modules simultaneously.
 Take it out from the motherboard.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 13: HEATSINK
To remove the Heat Sink:
 Loosen the 4 locks securing it to the
motherboard. There should be a label
on how you will rotate it.
 Carefully pull it out of the
motherboard.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 14: CPU or PROCESSOR
To remove the processor:
 Carefully lift the metal bar to lift the clamp
securing the processor.
 Using your two fingers, gently move the
processor UPWARD away
from the motherboard. Make sure it
won’t slide or have contact to
any objects to avoid frying the
component.
PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP 15: MOTHERBOARD
To remove the motherboard:
 Check all the location of the screws
securing the motherboard to the PC
case.
 Loosen all the screws.
 Gently lift the motherboard from the
PC case and place it on an
anti-static mat.

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