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Pc Assembly

The document provides a comprehensive guide on assembling a personal computer, detailing essential components such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, graphics card, power supply, and cooling systems. It outlines a step-by-step process for installation, including necessary preparations and connections, ensuring proper handling of each component. Additionally, it includes a glossary of abbreviations related to PC assembly.

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Pc Assembly

The document provides a comprehensive guide on assembling a personal computer, detailing essential components such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, graphics card, power supply, and cooling systems. It outlines a step-by-step process for installation, including necessary preparations and connections, ensuring proper handling of each component. Additionally, it includes a glossary of abbreviations related to PC assembly.

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PC Assembly

7 MAIN PC
COMPONENTS
IN A
COMPUTER
A "cooler system" on a
COOLER SYSTEM
PC refers to the
components and
mechanisms designed
to keep the computer's
internal components,
like the CPU and GPU, at
a safe operating
temperature by actively
removing heat, usually
through fans and heat
sinks, with options like
air cooling or liquid
cooling systems
depending on the level
of cooling needed.
A motherboard
MOTHERBOARD
is the main circuit
board in a
computer that
connects all of its
internal
components. It's
the central hub
that allows the
computer's parts
to communicate
and work
together.
RAM
RAM stands
for Random Access
Memory, and it's a
type of short-term
memory in a
computer. RAM stores
data that the
computer's processor
needs to access
quickly, such as when
opening files or
running applications.
STORAGE
Storage" in a PC refers
to the component
within a computer that
allows for long-term
data retention, like a
hard disk drive (HDD)
or solid-state drive
(SSD), where your
files, programs, and
operating system are
saved and remain
accessible even when
the computer is
turned off; essentially,
it's the place where
your digital
information is stored
on a computer.
Graphic cards
known as a video
card or GPU, is a
computer hardware
component that
displays images,
videos, and
animations on a
monitor. It's an
essential component
for many
applications,
including video
games, streaming,
and 3D animation.
A power supply unit
Power supply
(PSU) in a PC is a
piece of hardware
that converts
alternating current
(AC) into direct
current (DC)
power. It's a vital
component that
supplies power to
the computer's
internal
components.
A PC case, also
PC CASE
known as a computer
chassis, is the outer
shell of a personal
computer that
houses its internal
hardware. The case
protects the
computer's
components from
physical damage,
electrical
interference, and
foreign objects.
Things to Prepare before Assembly
• Anti-static wrist strap
• Set of screwdrivers and pliers
• Piece of cloth
• CPU Thermal compound
(recommended)
• PC components
Step 1: Installing the
motherboard
• Make sure you have all the
components in place and a
nice, clean and big enough
place to work with.
• Put your antic-static wrist
strap on to prevent your
components from getting
affected. Make sure your
hands are clean before
starting.
• Unscrew and open the side
doors of the cabinet
• Lay the cabinet on its side
• Put the motherboard in place
• Drive in all the required
Step 2: Installing the CPU
• CPU is the heart of a computer so make sure
you handle it properly and do not drop it or
mishandle it.
• DO NOT touch the pins.
• Get hold of your motherboard and CPU manual
• There is a golden mark on the CPU to help you
assist. Consult both your motherboard and CPU
manual to see which position it fits exactly
• Lift the CPU lever on the motherboard
• Place the CPU properly on the motherboard
• Pull down the lever to secure the CPU in
• place
Step 3: Installing the heat
sink
• After installing the processor we
proceed to installing the heat sink.
There are different kinds of heat
sinks that are bundled with the
processor and each has a different
way of installation.
• Place the heat sink on the
processor
• Secure the heat sink with the
lever or screws.
• After this you will need to connect
the cable of the heat sink fan on
the motherboard. Again look into
the motherboard manual on
where to connect it and then
connect it to the right port to get
your heat sink in operational
Step 4: Installing the RAM
• The newer RAMs ie. DDR RAMs are easy to
install as you don’t have to worry about placing
which side where into the slot.
• DDR RAM terminals are split into 2 lengths to fit
in to the RAM connector.
• Push down the RAM into the slot
• Make sure the both the clips hold the RAM
properly
Step 5: Installing the
power supply
• We will now install the
power supply as the
components we install
after this will require
power cables to be
connected to them.
• Place the PSU into the
case bracket
• Put the screws in place
tightly
Step 6: Installing the video card
• First you will need to find out whether
your video card is AGP or PCI-E. AGP
graphics cards have become
redundant and are being phased out
of the market quickly.
• Remove the back plate on the case
corresponding to the graphics card
• Push the card into the slot
• Secure the card with a screw
• Plug in the power connection from
PSU (if required)
• High-end graphics cards need
dedicated power supply usually a 4/6
pin plug.
Step 7: Installing the hard
disk
• Hard disks are fragile and
needs to handled carefully.
• Place the hard drive into the
bay
• Secure the drive with screws
• Connect the power cable from
PSU to hard disk
• Connect the PATA (IDE) or SATA
cable from motherboard into
the drive
Step 8: Installing optical drive
• The installation an optical drive
is exactly similar to an hard
drive.
• Place the optical drive into the
bay
• Drive in the screws
• Connect the power cable and
data cable
• Tip: When installing multiple
optical drives take care of
jumper settings. Make sure you
make one as primary and other
Step 9: Connecting various
cables
• You will need to consult your motherboard
manual for finding the appropriate port for
connecting various cables at the right places
on the motherboard.
• Connect the large ATX power connector to
the power supply port on your motherboard
• Next get hold of the smaller square power
connector which supplies power to the
processor and connect it to the appropriate
port by taking help from your motherboard
manual
• Connect the ATX case cables for power,reset
button in the appropriate port of the
motherboard
• Connect the front USB/audio panel cable in
the motherboard
Step 10:
• Get the rest of the PC components like
monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers etc.
which we will connect now.
• Connect the VGA cable of the monitor into
the VGA port
• If mouse/keyboard are PS/2 then connect
them to PS/2 ports or else use the USB port
• Connect the speaker cable in the audio port
• Plug in the power cable from PSU into the
UPS
• Also plug in the power cable of the monitor
• DOUBLE CHECK ALL CABLES BEFORE POWER
ON the PC!
Step 11: Installing the OS and drivers
• Insert OS CD/DVD into CD/DVD rom
drive.
• Set the first boot device to CD/DVD
drive in BIOS
• Pop in the OS disk
• Reboot the PC
• Install the OS
• Install drivers from motherboard CD
(applicable only to Windows OS)

• All Done! PC is now ready to


use!
Glossary and Abbreviation:

CPU – Central Processing Unit


RAM – Random Memory Access
DDR -Double Data Rate
SDRAM – Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory
PSU -Power Supply Unit
AGP – Accelerated Graphics Port
PCI-E – Peripheral Component Interconnect-
Express
SATA – Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment
THANK
YOU
GOD IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER

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