Computer Assembly Step by Step
Computer Assembly Step by Step
ASSEMBLING A
COMPUTER
STEP 1 -Prepare the
Workspace/Workplace
STEP 2 - Install the Power
Supply
STEP 3 - Attach Component
to the Motherboard
Install CPU on Motherboard
Install the CPU Heat sink and
CPU Fan
Install the RAM
Install the Motherboard in the
Computer Case
STEP 4 - Install the
Motherboard in the Computer
Case
STEP 5 - Install Internal
Drives
Install Hard Disk Drive
Install Optical Drive
Install Floppy Disk Drive (If
Available)
STEP 6 -Install Adapter
Cards
Install LAN Card
Install Video Card
STEP 7 - Connect Internal
Cables
Power Cables
ATX Main Power Connector
(20/24 pins)
Auxiliary Power Connector
(4-6 pins)
Front Panel Connectors
Data Cables
PATA/IDE Cable (Hard Disk
Drive, Optical Drive and
Floppy Disk Drive)
SATA Cable (Hard Disk
Drive and Optical Drive)
• Install Adapter Cards
STEP 8 - Re-attach Side
Panels
STEP 9 - and Lastly Connect
External Cables
• >>> Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
• >>> Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the
connector
• >>> Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.
• >>> Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
• >>> Plug the USB cable into the USB port.
• >>> Plug the network cable into the network port
• >>> Plug the power cable into the power supply.