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PERSONAL COMPUTER DISASSEMBLY lesson grade 9

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Personal Computer Disassembly

PERSONAL COMPUTER DISASSEMBLY lesson grade 9

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PERSONAL COMPUTER DISASSEMBLY

Before starting computer disassembly, make sure that the tools needed are
available and all close by and handy and be sure to have a container to
keep the screws in when you want to put things back together.

STEP 1 – UNPLUGGING
The first thing you do is to unplug every cable that is plugged into your
computer. That includes cables such as Power, USB, Mouse, Keyboard,
Internet, Ethernet, Modem, AM\FM Antenna, Cable TV, etc. Just unplug all
the cables for safety purposes.

STEP2 – OPENING THE OUTER SHELL/CASE


First, unscrew the four screws at the back of the computer. On most
computer cases, there will be large knobs that you can unscrew by hand or
by screwdriver on the back-right side of the computer. The left side has
small screws because on that side you can’t access much on the inside.

Once the screws are removed, you can remove the side panels. On most
computers, they just slide off. Start with the left side panel (the side that
once had the knobs), slide it towards the back of the computer. Now you
can remove the left panel. Just like the other side, slide it towards the back
of the computer.
NOTICE: If you are working on a carpet, about every five minutes touch
something that is grounded (Sink faucet/pipe, the wire coming from the
ground part of a wall outlet). This is done so you do not shock your
motherboard or other parts.

STEP 3 – REMOVING THE SYSTEM FAN


Most computers have two fans: the system fan, the one blowing air into the
computer, and the CPU fan, the one blowing air onto the CPU heat sink.
System Fan are used to draw cooler air into the case from the outside,
expel warm air from inside and move air across a heat sink to cool a
particular component The system fan is located at the back side of the
computer, the side with all the component plugins.

First, unplug the fan from the motherboard. You can find the plug by
following the wire from the fan. It should be labelled “SYS_FAN1”. Next,
you will have to unscrew the fan from the outside. You should now be able
to lift the fan out of the PC.
Step 4: REMOVING THE CPU FAN
CPU fan - a fan on top of a computer processor. It helps pull and blow
hot air off the processor, helping keep it cooler. Power supply fan - a fan
located inside a power supply. The power supply fan blows hotter air out of
the power supply and out of the computer.
To remove the CPU fan, CPU fan is located right on top of the CPU heat
sink, which is a large piece of metal with fins on the top. The CPU fan plugs
into the motherboard which is hard to access. But just follow the wires and
you should easily find it. It is labelled “CPU FAN1”.

To remove the fan from the heat sink, remove the four screws securing it in
place.
STEP 5 – POWER SUPPLY
The Power Supply is a large metal box located in the top left corner.
The first thing to do is unplug every wire coming from the power supply.
You must disconnect the motherboard (very large connector/plug),
CD/DVD drive(s) power, internal hard drive power, and portable hard drive
slot power. Once everything is unplugged, unscrew the four screws holding
the power supply in place, on the back of the computer. Next, push the
power supply from the outside, and then lift it out.

STEP 6 – CD/ DVD DRIVE(S)


First, unplug the ribbon from the back of the drive. Once that is completed,
pull on the tab securing the drive in place, then push it out from the inside.
STEP 7 – HARD DRIVE
A hard disk drive (HDD) is composed of a platter that contains
compartments to hold data. This data is your operating system,
applications, and any files you have created. There is also an actuator arm
that moves across the platter to read or write the information requested. To
make this process faster, the platter spins as the actuator arm moves
across it.
First, unplug the connector at the back of the slot, and unplug the other end
from the motherboard. Also, unplug the SATA cable from the motherboard
and the hard drive. The portable hard drive slot is secured the same way
the CD/DVD drive is, with a tab. Pull on the tab, then slide the slot out

To remove the hard drive from the side of the slot, unscrew the four screws
securing it in place. You must be very careful not to drop the hard drive
since it is very delicate!
STEP 8 – MEMORY (RAM)
A RAM is a s the memory or information storage in a computer that is used
to store running programs and data for the programs. So, the more RAM
you have, the faster your computer runs. Most computers have 4 or 2 RAM
slots.

To remove the RAM, push down on both tabs holding the RAM in place,
which are located at both ends of the RAM.

STEP 9 – MOTHERBOARD
The motherboard links every component in the computer together. The
CPU, RAM, and expansion cards are attached directly to it, and every other
part of the computer is in one way or another attached to it.

The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the frame, which are
indicated by large white circles around them. Remove them and then lift the
motherboard out of the frame.

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