This document provides instructions for disassembling and assembling a computer system unit. The disassembly process involves 8 steps: 1) unplugging all cables and wires, 2) opening the outer shell, 3) removing the system fan, 4) removing the CPU fan, 5) detaching the power supply, 6) removing hard drives and CD/DVD drives, 7) removing memory modules, and 8) pulling out the motherboard. The assembly process involves 10 steps: 1) preparing the motherboard, 2) installing the CPU, 3) installing the CPU heat sink, 4) installing memory modules, 5) placing the motherboard in the case, 6) connecting the power supply, 7) installing internal drives
Skills Test
Internal
Components
Disassembling
System Unit
Assembling
System Unit
2.
Skills in ComputerHardware Servicing YES NO
I can open a computer case.
I can connect the mouse.
I can connect the keyboard.
I can connect the monitor.
I can apply occupational health and safety precautions while working.
I can remove the system fan.
I can detach the power supply from the system unit.
I know how to remove the RAM from the motherboard.
I can remove the hard drive from the system unit.
I can install the power supply.
I know how to install the motherboard.
I can install the internal drives in a system unit.
I know how to attach RAM in the memory socket.
I can install CD / DVD drives.
I know how to install an operating system
I know how to configure a computer system
I know the procedures in inspecting a computer system
System Unit Disassembly
Unplug
the
cables
and
wires
Open
the
outer
shell
Remove
the
system
fan and
the CPU
fan
Remove
the
power
supply
Remove
the Hard
drive,
CD/DVD
drives
Remove
the
memory
module
Remove
the
mother
board
6.
• unplug everycable that is plugged in to
your computer.
• such as Power, USB, Mouse, Keyboard,
Internet, Ethernet, Modem, AMFM
Antenna, Cable TV, etc.
Just unplug all the cables for safety purposes.
7.
• unscrew the
four screws at
the back of the
computer
• remove the
side panel
9.
If you areworking on a carpet, about every five
minutes touch something that is grounded (Sink
faucet / pipe, wire coming from the ground
part of a wall outlet). This is done so you do not
shock your motherboard or other parts.
10.
Removing the SystemFan
• unplug the fan from the motherboard
• unscrew the fan from the outside
11.
Removing the CPUfan
• The CPU fan is located
right on top of the
CPU heat sink
• To remove the fan
from the heat sink,
remove the four
screws securing it in
place.
12.
• unplug everywire coming from
the power supply
• unscrew the four screws
holding the power supply in
place, on the back of the
computer
• push the power supply from
the outside, and then lift it out.
13.
CD/DVD Drives
•unplug the ribbon from the back of the
drive
• pull on the tab securing the drive in place,
then push it out from the inside
14.
Hard Drive
•unplug the connector at
the back of the slot, and
unplug the other end
from the motherboard
• unplug the SATA cable
from the motherboard
and the hard drive
15.
Hard Drive
•to remove the hard
drive from the side of
the slot, unscrew the
four screws securing it
in place
16.
• To removethe RAM, push down on both tabs
holding the RAM in place, which are located at
both ends of the RAM.
17.
• Unscrew theseven screws holding the
motherboard to the frame
• lift the motherboard out of the frame.
18.
PC Assembly
Prepareyour
workplace
Prepare the
motherboard
Install the
CPU
Install the
CPU Heat sink
Install
Memory
module
Place
motherboard
into case
Connect the
power supply
Install
Graphics/Vid
eo Cards
Install
Internal
Drives
Install the
Add-in Cards
Connect the
peripherals
19.
Direction: Rearrange thefollowing procedures in their
proper order. Use numbers to indicate their order of
precedence.
A. Personal Computer Disassembly
__7_1. Detaching the Hard Drive
____2. Detaching the power supply
____3. Opening the outer shell / case
____4. Pull Out the Motherboard
____5. Removing the CD / DVD Drives
____6. Removing the CPU fan
____7. Removing the system fan
____8. Unplugging all the cables and wires
20.
B. Personal ComputerAssembly
__7_1. Connect the Power Supply
____2. Install Graphics / Video Cards
____3. Install Internal Drives
____4. Install Memory (RAM Modules)
____5. Install the Add- in Cards
____6. Install the CPU
____7. Install the CPU Heat Sink
____8. Place the motherboard into the case
____9. Prepare the Motherboard
____10. Prepare your workplace
21.
Performance Test
Direction:Follow the given procedures and
safety precautions must be observed when
working with the following tasks:
A. PC Disassembly
B. PC Assembly
22.
Rubrics for yourperformance
Criteria Score
Accuracy 50 %
Adherence to the procedures 20%
Cooperation 20%
Speed 10%