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Assembling and Disassembling The Computer

The document provides instructions for assembling and disassembling a computer. It discusses 12 steps for assembling a computer including procuring parts, gathering tools, grounding yourself, installing the motherboard, hard drive, optical drive, CPU, RAM, case fan, power supply, connecting cables, and wrapping up. It also outlines 10 steps for disassembling a computer including unplugging cables, removing the case, power supply, CD/DVD drive, system fan, CPU fan, hard drive, power switch, RAM, CPU, and heat sink. Proper safety precautions are recommended such as fully powering down and unplugging the computer before disassembling.

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Assembling and Disassembling The Computer

The document provides instructions for assembling and disassembling a computer. It discusses 12 steps for assembling a computer including procuring parts, gathering tools, grounding yourself, installing the motherboard, hard drive, optical drive, CPU, RAM, case fan, power supply, connecting cables, and wrapping up. It also outlines 10 steps for disassembling a computer including unplugging cables, removing the case, power supply, CD/DVD drive, system fan, CPU fan, hard drive, power switch, RAM, CPU, and heat sink. Proper safety precautions are recommended such as fully powering down and unplugging the computer before disassembling.

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Assembling and

Disassembling the
Computer
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Safety Precautions:

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1. Fully shut down and unplug the computer before you make any attempts to disassemble the tower.

2. Take off any metal objects on your arms or fingers such as bracelets, rings or watches. Even if your unit is unplugged, there
may still be some remaining electric charge.

3. Make sure your hands are completely dry to avoid damaging any mechanical parts as well as to avoid electrocution.

4. Work in a cool area to avoid perspiration for the same reason as seen in the previous number.

5. Before touching any part within the tower, put your hands against another metal surface (such as the computer casing) to
remove static charge, which may damage sensitive devices.

6. Prepare a place to keep any screws you may remove. A container or piece of paper with labels for each part (casing,
motherboard, CD drive, etc) is ideal to avoid confusion between the similar-looking screws.

7. Handle all parts with care. Place each piece you remove carefully down onto a stable surface.

8. If a component does not come out easily, do not forcefully remove it. Instead, check that you are removing it correctly and
that no wires or other parts are in the way.

9. Be careful when holding the motherboard, it’s underside actually quite pointy and able to hurt you.

10. Never attempt to remove the power source, a box attached to the side or bottom of the unit to which all cables are
connected.

11. When removing any cables, wires or ribbons, make sure to grasp the wire at the base or head to keep it from breaking.

12. Be careful not to drop any small parts (particularly screws) into unreachable areas such as into the computer fan or disk drive.

13. Take note that the three of the most damaging things to a computer are moisture (sweat, drinking water), shock (electric or
from being dropped) and dust (any debris from household dust to bits of food).
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Step 1:Procuring Parts
1. Processor (CPU)
Y 2. Computer Case
O 3. Optical Drive (DVD RW and
U SATA capable)
4. Memory (RAM)
5. Power Supply
M 6. SATA Cables
U 7. Motherboard (SATA
S Capable)
T 8. Processor Fan
9. Case Fan
H 10. Hard Drive (SATA Capable)
11. Assortment of case and
A drive screws (Not Pictured)
V 12. Flowers (necessary if you
E are invading the space of your
significant other)
Step 2:Gather Tools and Supplies

Gather the tools you will need for


the project:

● Screwdriver (for slotted and


Phillips head screws)
● Wire cutters and strippers
● Needle-nosed pliers
● Utility knife
● Small flashlight
● Adjustable wrench
● Small container to hold
screws
● Heat sink compound
● Grounding Strap
Step 3:Open the Case

To open the case by removing


the side panels, and the side
panel has crews so you have to
unscrew it.
Step 4:Prepare the Case for Assembly

Prepare the case by


unpacking the materials and
the cables
Step 5:Ground Yourself

Wear the grounding strap then


connect it or put the end of it on
the metal part of the system unit
to prevent any buildup of static
electricity on your body from
damaging the computer
components.
Step 6:Install Motherboard

Install the CD manual, I/O


bezel, SATA cables,
motherboard.
Step 7:Install Hard Drive

To install the hard drive just


slide it then screw it.
Step 8:Install Optical Drive

Like installing hard drive, just


slide it then screw it.
Step 9:Install the CPU

Just place it carefully, the


connect it to the computer.
Step 10:Install RAM

Make sure that the RAM is


compatible with your
computer then install it
just like what you do when
installing the CPU
Step 11:Install the CPU Fan

Place it adjacent to the CPU,


then screw it.
Step 12:Install Case Fan

Insert the fan to its place, it


should be located in the side
where there are holes, then
screw it
Step 13:Install Power Supply
To install the power supply,
that supplies power in every
computer equipments you
just have to place then screw
it.
Step 14:Connect Cables
Just connect all the cables,
just make sure that it is the
right cable that you are
connecting.
Step 15:Wrap-up
Just cover or install it
again by connecting the
side panels then screw it.
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Step 1:Unplugging

So before touching anything,


we should unplug first all the
cable that is connected to the
computer and also wear a
grounding strap to avoid
accident when touching
electronic equipments.
Step 2:The Casing

We should unwrap or open the


cover of the system unit, then
just place it somewhere.
Step 3:The Power Supply

The power supply is the large


box, it supplies to every
component of the computer,
that was why it has so many
wires connected to the
components of the computer,
just unplug every wire then
unscrew the one that holds the
power supply.
Step 4:CD/DVD Drive

push the gray metal and pull


out the drive
Step 5:System Fan

It is connected to the
motherboard, so unplug it
first then, it is labeled
"SYS_FAN1". Unscrew the
fan then lift it out of the
computer.
Step 6: CPU Fan

First is just unplug the


CPU fan from the
motherboard, then
unscrew it from the CPU
heatsink because it is
connected to it.
Step 7:Hard Drive and Floppy Disk

Just remove the metal


casing.
Step 8:The Power Switch

To remove the power switch


you will need to just push it
from the back, the side with
the wire.
Step 9:RAM (Random Access Memory)

So the RAM is responsible for


the running programs, so it
means that if you have higher
RAM you can have better
experience while using the
computer, to remove it, just
push it down but be careful.
Step 10:CPU

It is considered as the brain


of the computer, so you
should hold it carefully and
remove it by working the
lever.
Step 11:Heat Sinker

Take out the heat sink


through the lever, handle
with care.
Step 12:The Motherboard

It has seven screws, just


unscrew it, then just lift it out
of the computer.
Done!!

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