Assemble/

Disassemble
COMPUTER
A Presentation Template To Introduce Myself To The Class
TIMELINE
DISCUSSION
(ASSEMBLE/DISASSEMBLE
PERFORMANCE TASK
ACTIVITY 5 (SPECS)
Objectives:
Demonstrate how to assemble
and disassemble computer
system unit
 prepare your place and tools
Prepare the workspace before starting installation of the
computer. There should be adequate lighting, good ventilation,
and a comfortable room temperature. The workbench or table
should be accessible from all sides. Avoid cluttering the surface of
the workbench or table with tools and computer components. An
anti‑static mat on the table will help to prevent physical and
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to equipment. Small
containers can be used to hold small screws and other parts as
they are being removed
 COMPUTER DISASSEMBLE
Disassembly is the process of breaking down a device into
separate parts. Disassembly of any device is required to
determine a problem, to replace a part, or take the parts and use
them in another device. A computer is also an electronic device
which requires disassembly for such issues. For example, if a
RAM gets dysfunctional in a computer, then it requires
disassembling the computer to take out the dysfunctional RAM
and replace it with new RAM chips
 Unplugging
Unplug the power cord from the PC and from
the wall socket to prevent any injuries and
damage of the PC from electrostatic
discharge (ESD).

Unplug all the peripherals attached to the

computer, such as the keyboard, mouse,
monitor, headphones, and any external
drives.
 Step 1: Remove the
panel case
To open the case, first
remove the screws of the
left side cover and slide the
side cover.
Step 1: Remove the
panel case
Pull the latch to release the
side panel. Then lift the
side cover out from the
chassis.
 Step 2: Disconnect all the
connectors and cables
Disconnect all the connectors connected to the
motherboard. These include SATA power cable
and data cable of HDD as well as SATA cable of
optical drive.
 Step 2: Remove the
power supply
The power supply is connected to
the motherboard by a 20-pin
connector and 4-pin connector. It
is also connected to hard disk drive
and the optical drive. Firstly,
disconnect hard disk drive and the
optical drive connectors from the
motherboard
 Step 3: Remove the
power supply
Disconnect the power cable of
the hard disk and
optical drive which connects
to the SMPS
 Step 3: Remove the
power supply

Carefully lift the power

supply out of the chassis
 Step 4: Removing HDD and
optical drive

Then unscrew the

four screws securing
it in place
and pull out the HDD
Step 5: Remove
expansion cards
To remove the expansion cards,
disconnect the cables attached to it.
Remove the screws securing the card in
the slot.
Carefully take out the card from the slot.
Step 5: Remove
expansion cards
 Step 5: Remove RAM (random access
memory) modules
RAM allows for the transfer of information to and
from the CPU. Computer runs fast with more RAM.
Most computers have four RAM slots, and two
RAM chips. To remove the RAM, push down on
both tabs holding the RAM in place, which are
located at both ends of the RAM. It will cause the
module to pop up for easy removal.
Step 5: Remove RAM (random access
memory) modules
 Step 6: Remove the
fan
To remove the system fan,
first, disconnect its connector
from the motherboard. Then,
unscrew it from the outside of
the back of the case and lift
the fan out of the system
 Step 6: Remove the
fan
To remove the CPU fan
from the heat sink, first,
disconnect its
connector from the
motherboard. Then
remove the four screws
securing it
Step 7: Remove front
Panel Jumper
Step 8: Remove motherboard
Every part of the computer is attached to the
motherboard. The CPU, RAM, and expansion
cards are directly attached to the motherboard.
To remove the motherboard, disconnect all
the cables from the motherboard. It has seven
screws holding it to the frame. Remove these
screws and then lift the motherboard out of
the frame
 COMPUTER ASSEMBLE
Computer assembly is a process in which all the internal components
required for the computer system are fitted so as to make the
computer functional. There is a proper sequence of attachment of
each and every component into the computer system. To establish
proper connectivity, one has to use the tools. Proper handling of
tools is also required by the technician. It is required that students
learn the steps of installation of each component. The main
component involves installing CPU, motherboard, drives, video,
graphics card, sound card, modem and adapter, and connectors, and
system panel connector.
Step 1: Install motherboard
Lay the motherboard over the standoffs to mount it
on the holes.
Align the screw holes of the motherboard with the
standoffs.
Then screw the board using a standard screwdriver.
Tighten all the motherboard screws.
Step 1: Install motherboard
 Step 2: Install front
Panel Jumper
Connect the HDD LED in
numbers 1 and 3
Connect the POWER LED in
number 2 and 4
Connect the RESET connector
in number 5 and 7
Then for power 6 and 8
 Step 3: Attach the
components to motherboard
(cPU FAN AND HEAT SINK)
Screw the CPU fan on the heat sink.
Align the heat sink and fan assembly
with the holes on the motherboard.
Place the assembly onto the CPU
socket carefully.
Screw the assembly on the
motherboard
 Step 4: Attach the components to
motherboard
(Install Ram)
Press down the side locks of
the memory slot . Align the
notches on the RAM module
to the keys in the slot and
press down on both ends of
RAM module until the side
lock gets locked.
 Step 5:
Install HDD and optical drive
Position the HDD so that it aligns with
the 3.5 inch drive bay.
Insert the HDD into the drive bay so that
the screw holes in the drive line up with
the screw holes in the case (see Figure
12.12).
Secure the HDD to the case using
proper screws (see Figure 12.13)
 Step 5:
Install HDD and optical drive
Position the optical drive so that it aligns
with the 5.25 inch drive bay.
Insert the optical drive into the drive bay
so that the optical drive screw holes align
with the screw holes in the case (see
Figure 12.14).
Connect the power cable coming from the
SMPS to the power socket of optical drive.
Connect SATA data cable from optical
drive socket to the motherboard socket.
 Step 6: power Supply

Align the 20-pin ATX power connector with the

socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip
clicks into place (see Figure 12.18).
Align the 4-pin AUX power connector with the
socket on the motherboard.
Gently press down on the connector until the clip
clicks into place (see Figure 12.19).
Step 6: power Supply

Step 7: Install Cables and plug connector

Connect all the connectors

connected to the motherboard.
These include SATA power cable
and data cable of HDD as well as
SATA cable of optical drive.
 Step 8: Cover

Put the cover and screw.

Then connect all the
peripherals attached to the
computer, such as the
keyboard, mouse, monitor,
headphones, and any
external drives.