LEARNING MODULE

TLE-ICT-Gr. 9

I: Module (No.1) - (Title: Computer Systems Servicing) FIRST

QUARTER

II: COMPONENTS OF PERSONAL COMPUTER AND THEIR FUNCTION

III: INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS OF THE LESSON
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) is one of the nomenclature in the
implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program (BEP) composed of four
components namely: Agri-Fishery Arts, Home Economics, Industrial Arts and
Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In this module, the focus is on an
ICT mini-course
– Computer Hardware Servicing.

Now that the workforce is behind in equating the number of available jobs, the
Department of Education is revitalizing its resources to prepare the young minds by
honing their skills as future hardware service providers. Thus, this module seeks to
provide students with the knowledge, skills and motivation in the field of hardware
servicing.

In this course, you will be introduced to different learning activities preparing you
to be skillful before you take the plunge into the world of work as a hardware service
provider and to feel more confident while providing support where needed. Indeed, as
learners of hardware servicing, you are a crucial link in the emergency response
process. Ideally, everyone should know what to do in an emergency situation, but
proper training can help an individual provide basic care.

This module is specifically crafted to focus on Process and Delivery enriched with
hands- on activities that will assess your level in terms of skills and knowledge. Learning
procedures are divided into different sections such as: What to Know, What to Process, What
to Reflect and Understand and What to Transfer. Examine and perform the suggested tasks
to practice developing a sustainable program, prioritizing needs and building vision.

IV. Lesson
Coverage

LEARNING CONTENT YOU WILL TEXTBOOK ESTIMATED TIME

LEARN TO…
Lesson I
1. Identify UNDERSTANDING 36 hrs.
1. ELEMENTS the PC HARDWARE-
OF A Visual Guide
important
COMPUTER components
SYSTEM of a PC and
their
functions*
2. COMPUTER
HARDWARE
AND STORAGE 2.
Distinguish
the different
hardware
tools *

3. COMPUTER 3. perform
ASSEMBLY the basic
skills that
are
necessary to
assemble
and
disassemble
a PC *

4. HAND TOOLS 4.Make use

the proper
hand tools
in pc
assembly*
5. 5.
OCUPATIONAL Familiarize
HEALTH AND occupational
SAFETY health and
safety *
V. Concept Map of the Module( Process and Delivery)

CONCEPT MAP OF THE LESSON

ASSEMBLY

FINISH PRODUCT COMPONENTS

TOOLS

VI. Expected Skills

1. Analyze, practice and perform the safety procedures in computer system

servicing

Demonstrating an awareness of the different aspects of the computer

system
Answering the post assessment of CSS

Learn the process of assembly and disassembly of CSS.

VII. LESSON I
1. COMPUTER SYSTEM

1.1 Elements of a computer system

1.2 Categories of computer hardware

1.3 External and Internal system unit

1.4 Computer assembly

 A. Lesson Objectives:

In this lesson, you

shall:
 identify the important components of a PC and their functions
 perform the basic skills that are necessary to assemble and disassemble a PC
 distinguish the different hardware tools
 familiarize occupational health and safety Procedures

B. Pre – assessment

You will be challenged to dig deeper into your prior knowledge and previous experiences
about computer hardware servicing. This Phase will guide you in assessing yourself by
answering questions and many other types of evaluation for you to further explore the basics of
computer hardware servicing.

SKILLS TEST

Direction: Listed below are some of the most important skills that you must gain in order
to render quality service when you enter the real world of Computer Hardware Servicing. Read
the skills carefully. Then write “Not much”, if you are not really familiar, “A little” and “A lot”, if you
are familiar with the skill. Feel free to answer each skill. Write your answers in your notebook.

Skills in Computer Hardware Servicing Not Much A little A lot

I can open a computer case.

I can connect the mouse.

I can connect the keyboard.

I can connect the monitor.

I know how to use the Philip head screw driver.

I know how to use the anti- static wrist strap.

I know how to use the lint free cloth.

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.

C. EXPLORE (Learning Goals and Targets)

My goals are:

Goal 4
Goal 3
Goal 2
Goal 1
My targets are:

Target 1

Target 2

Target 3

CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for doing the activity 1. Next is another sets of activities

END OF EXPLORE

FIRM UP
Computers have become a useful part of our everyday lives. The types of computers we
use at home or at work are referred to by varied names such as PCs, microcomputers,
workstations, laptops and desktops. These computers are most popularly referred to as
“personal computers” or PCs, the most common type of computer in the world.

Today, an average person uses computer-based assistance several times each day and it
becomes an integral part of our lives. So it is very important to be aware of and understand
them.
 As an aspiring computer technician, it is very important to know the different components
of a computer system. These are the hardware, software and peopleware. Each component
plays an important role, without each other computer systems will not work properly.

ACTIVITY 2:
Direction: List five (5) hardware and software you are familiar with. Write your answer on
the bubbles provided below:

HARD SOFT
WARE WARE

Activity 3:

Please answer the following questions:

What is computer?
What are the classification of computers?
What are the elements of a computer system?
What are the categories of computer hardware?
How computer system works?
What are the external and internal system unit?
What are the procedures in assembly and disassembly of computer?

Activity 4:

Performance Test:

Direction: Given the different cables, identify their functions as well as the part of
computer system each one supports.

1. 2.
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5. 6.

7. 8.
Activity 4:

Direction: In the puzzle below, look for the 10 hidden computer components and give
their role on the computer system.

REVEAL THE PARTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM

C G M M Q F Y L W K C P A H K H G C N H
P O R K I R X N A A O A U A K B M P H U
Z A M Z W G W P X W A F V R Q V X U M Y
Q U I P R Y P T E X V I R D B W A O R B
I R T B A R S R U Y L G R D V J B O C U
A O N R D C S G S I L N H I Q S M I L X
C U H L Q U T Z G D C J F S E E J K O U
N H X S P U P D A K O Z X K M T Y U Z S
G H L P F H G P I Z T A F D O U U F T R
A S L W W T R A O S Q F A R E H B G M O
R Y B E A E M J I X K P I I X E C F H T
E S A C M E T S Y S D D E V W T I D V I
K W M I Q K K I S I O R R E I L D F F N
L E I O M E H Y A S K S A I I D G Z K O
M Q U N D H M R W O Q U H O V K T M J M
W P T H E R M K Z W J U B J B E A P Q Z
K Z Z M L H M O U S E C K Y C Y V Y S D
Y B Y V X E W P L Q Q Y O V N H E Z H D
R N F H T U B U G L S N P F J W N K N J
M J G N Y H V J D U G F L U X O M K D A

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ACTIVITY 5:
Preliminary Activity: Skills Test

Direction: Listed below are some of the most important skills that you must gain in order for you
to render quality service when you enter the real world of Computer Hardware Servicing. Read
carefully the skills then put a check mark in Not much if you are not really familiar, A little if you
have a little knowledge and A lot if you are familiar with the skill. Feel free to answer each skill.

Skills in Computer Hardware Servicing Not Much A little A lot

I can open a computer case.

I can connect the mouse.

I can connect the keyboard.

I can connect the monitor.

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.

Lesson 2: Assembly and Disassembly of a Personal Computer

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. After
familiarizing with all the tools and safety precautions I believe that you are now ready to gain
another experience in CHS by going through this lesson.

Task: Rearrange the Procedures

Direction: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order. Use numbers to indicate
their order of precedence. The first number is done for you.

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
B. Personal Computer Assembly

__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

VIII. Lesson 3: Use of Tools in PC Hardware Servicing

To complete hardware assembly, it is important to have a toolkit that should contain all of
the necessary tools. As you gain experience, you will learn which tools to have available for
different types of jobs.

Activity 5:
Preliminary Activity
Please answer the following questions:
1. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
2. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?
3. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same
way that a screwdriver tightens screws?
4. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
5. Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand
to fit?
6. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving
debris?
7. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
8. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?
9. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the top, a
feature that is mainly found on laptop?
10. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without
touching the components?

A hand tool is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using
only hands. Hand tools can be used manually or electrically powered, using electrical
current.

Task 1: Name a Tool

Directions: Name the tools presented below. Write your answers on the space provided before
each tool.

1. 8.
 2. 9.

3. 10.

4. 11.

5. 12.

6. 13.

7. 14.
IX: LESSON 3: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Preliminary Activity:

Direction: Fill up the diagram below with the things you think will be harmful when doing a
hardware repair.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control

Occupational safety and health (OHS) is a planned system of working to prevent

illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks. Health and
safety procedure is the responsibility of all persons in the computer and technology industries.
You must identify the hazards where you are working and decide how dangerous they are.
Eliminate the hazard or modify the risk that it presents.

There are three steps to manage health and safety at work: (1.) Spot the Hazard (Hazard
Identification), (2.) Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment) and (3.) Make the Changes (Risk
Control). You can use these three Think Safe steps to help prevent accidents at work.

Task 1: Identifying Safety Precautions

A. Directions: On the table provided below, list down the safety precautions applicable for
people, equipment and the environment. Use the safety precautions when working as your
reference.

People Equipment Environment

B. Direction : Identify what hazard is being illustrated in the situation below .

1. Slippery computer laboratory floor

2. Hot components, or sharp edges of computer devices

3. Laser printer toner

4. Obstructed electrical cables

5. Open CRT monitor

In conclusion, hardware and software are required to make a computer system to operate
effectively. Hardware is the physical components while the software forms the interface between
the hardware and software.

END OF FIRM UP

DEEPEN
Your goal in this section is to deepen more your learning of the concepts in the previous
section. Moreover, this learning will be assessed through several activities in this
section.

Task 1: Performance Test

Direction: Follow the given procedures below and safety precautions must be observed when
working. You will be rated in accordance with the rubrics provided below:

Procedures:

A. PC Disassembly

Unplug all Open the Remove

Remove the Remove theRemove theRemove CD/ Remove the
the cables outer shell / Memory
and wires case system fan CPU Fanpower supplyDVD Drives Module Motherboard
B. Personal Computer Assembly

Prepare your Prepare the Install the CPU Install the CPU Install Memory
workplace Motherboard Heat Sink (RAM Modules)

Place the
Install the Add- in Install Internal Install Graphics Connect the motherboard into
Cards Drives Power Supply the case
/ Video Cards

C. Connecting PC Peripherals

Attach the monitor cable to the video port.

1

Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector

2

Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port

3

Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.

4

Plug the USB cable into a USB port.

5

Plug the network cable into the network port.

6

7 Plug the power cable into the power supply.

 Rubrics for your performance Test

Criteria Score

Accuracy 50 %

Adherence to the procedures 20%

Workmanship(applied safety 20%

precautions)

Speed 10%

Task 2:

Direction: Answer the essential questions below according to your experience in connecting
hardware and peripherals of a computer.

1. What is the essence of following the correct procedures in connecting the PC

parts?
2. What do you think is the main reason why we should never exert too much
force when attaching the cables of PC parts? Explain your answer.
3. What is your perspective why the power cable should always be the last on
the procedure of attaching parts?
4. What do you feel when you are doing the activity?
5. As a computer technician, why do think skills is a crucial factor?

Activity 1: Team up and Learn!!

Direction: After completing all the lessons in this module you need to accomplish the final
activities provided here.

Team up/hook up with a skilled computer technician in your locality and render a quality
/marketable services showcasing all the skills you’ve acquired from this module. Have an
evidence of your activity. Have a journal or narrative report of your performance.

Activity 2:

Perform the following:

1. Clean all the dirty computers in the computer laboratory

2. Show or exhibit skills in PC assembly and disassembly using the defective computers in
the computer laboratory.

You did great!!! CONGRATULATIONS..now..sit back and relax..