Assembly and Disassembly of Computer
Assembly and Disassembly of Computer
HARDWARE
COMPONENTS AND
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PERIPHERALS
•One of the basic skills that you must
acquire in computer hardware servicing
is to independently assemble and
disassemble a personal computer or
simply setting up a PC.
Personal Computer Disassembly
• Before starting computer disassembly, make
sure you have the tools you need and
they're all close by and handy and be sure
to have a container to keep the screws in so
you have them when you want to put things
back together.
Step1. Unplugging
•The first thing you do is to unplug
every cable that is plugged in to
your computer.
Step2.Opening the Outer Shell/Case
•First, unscrew the four screws at
the back of the computer.
Step3. Remove Power Supply
•The first thing to do is unplug every wire
coming from the power supply and
unscrew the Power supply at the back of
the case.
Step4. Removing the System Fan
•First, unplug the fan from the
motherboard. Next, you will have to
unscrew the fan from the outside.
Step5. Removing the CPU Fan
•To remove the fan from the heat
sink, unplug the cable and remove
the four screws securing it in place.
Step6. CD/ DVD Drive
• unplug the ribbon from the back of the
drive. Once that is completed, pull on the
tab securing the drive in place, then push it
out from the inside.
Step7. Hard Drive
•First, unplug the SATA/PATA cable at
the back of the slot and the other end
from the motherboard. The portable
hard drive slot is secured the same
way the CD/DVD drive is, with a tab.
Pull on the tab, then slide the slot out.
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. Remove them and then lift the
motherboard out of the frame.
Personal Computer
Assembly
Step 1. Prepare your workplace
A. Take Inventory
B. Make Time and Space
C. Prepare grounding Protection
D. Have 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