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Computer Systems, Maintainance and Repair Practical 01

The document describes the external parts of a desktop computer including the monitor, speakers, mouse, video graphics array, keyboard, and system unit. It explains the function of each part and the steps to turn on a desktop computer by connecting cables, plugging in devices, and turning on the power sources and monitor. Finally, it outlines some common hardware issues like hard drives not being found or black screens, and their potential causes and solutions, such as reconnecting cables or replacing damaged components.

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Computer Systems, Maintainance and Repair Practical 01

The document describes the external parts of a desktop computer including the monitor, speakers, mouse, video graphics array, keyboard, and system unit. It explains the function of each part and the steps to turn on a desktop computer by connecting cables, plugging in devices, and turning on the power sources and monitor. Finally, it outlines some common hardware issues like hard drives not being found or black screens, and their potential causes and solutions, such as reconnecting cables or replacing damaged components.

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MAINTAINANCE AND REPAIR

PRACTICAL ACTIVITY 01

1. Mention The Noticed External Parts Of A Desktop Computer


The Parts
 Monitor
 Speaker
 Mouse
 VGA (Video Graphics Array)
 Keyboard
 System Unit.

2. Mention The Function Of Each Noticed Parts In QN 1 Above.

The Functions
 Monitor
-Displays the information on the screen.

 Speaker
-To produce sound waves.

 Mouse
-Controlling all the cursor navigations on screen.

 The VGA
-Transferring of video signals from the system unit to the monitor.

 KEYBOARD
-For typing or inputting of characters for use in the computer.

 SYSTEM UNIT
-It houses and protects all the internal components of a computer.

3. Outline The Steps Necessary For Turning On A Desktop Computer.

THE STEPS
 Connect the VGA from the system unit to the monitor
 Plug in any necessary input devices, example the mouse into the system unit
 Plug the power source and plug in the power cable to the system unit and monitor
 Switch on the power source
 Switch on the monitor by pressing its power button.
 Switch on the system unit by pressing its power button.

4. Mention the Possible Hardware Issues And Their Possible Solutions.

 The Hard Drive Was Not Found.


Possible cause
-The Molex cable was either disconnected or has a defect
-The SATA cable was either disconnected or has a defect
-The hard drive is either not present inside or has malfunctioned
COMPUTER SYSTEMS, MAINTAINANCE AND REPAIR
PRACTICAL ACTIVITY 01

Possible solutions
-Plug in the Molex cable or if defected replace it.
-Plug in the SATA cable or if defected replace it.
-If hard drive is not present, put in the hard drive or if malfunctioned replace it.

 The Black Screen Issue/Nothing Is Displayed.


Possible cause
-The RAM is not present or if connected then not properly connected by its pins
-The RAM could have a faulty issue
-The RAM is not compatible with the system’s expansion slots

Possible solutions
-If not present, plug it in else connect it properly till the pins hold
-If damaged replace it.
-Buy a compatible RAM that can be read and be supported by the system.

 CPU And Hard Drive Fan Failure


Possible cause
-The fan was disconnected from the motherboard
-The fan is damaged thus can’t work effectively

Possible solutions
-Is to simply connect the Fan properly back to the motherboard
-Replace the Fan in case of any faulty issues for proper functioning.

Written by:
Jay
Joseph.

MY QUOTE: “ACCEPT THE THINGS YOU CAN NOT CHANGE, HAVE COURAGE TO
CHANGE THE THINGS THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE
DIFFERENCE”……..ADIOS

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