Quarter 1 – Week 4

PRAYER
How are you?
RULES

5
Review
TEACH
ME
Computer Assembly
and
Disassembly
Procedures
Objectives:
1. Identify the hardware to be assembled
and disassembled
2. Appreciate the importance of following the
correct procedures in PC disassembly and
assembly
3. Recognize the basic skills that are necessary to
assemble and disassemble a PC.
 Assembling and disassembling a computer’s system
unit is not as difficult as many people think when
they see it open for the first time. Once you know
the basics, you will find that pulling a computer apart
is like a walk through a park on a sunny day. Make
sure to follow the step-by-step procedures to
establish a routine for complete and efficient PC
servicing.
You won’t need many tools to assemble a
computer, in fact the only one you must have is the
screwdriver, but if you can get most of the following
together, you’ll find things go a little easier
 COMPUTER
DISASSEMBLY
 Step1. Unplugging
The first thing you do is
to unplug every cable
that is plugged in to
your computer. That
includes the cables such
as Power, USB, Mouse,
Keyboard, Internet,
Ethernet, Modem, etc.
Just unplug all the
cables for safety
purposes.
 Step 2. 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 screw
driver 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 side.
 Step 3. Removing
the System Fan

First, unplug the fan

from the motherboard. You
can find the plug by
following the wire from the
fan. It should be labeled
"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
The 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 in an awkward place
that 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. Removing
the Power Supply
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.
 Step 6. Removing
the CD/ DVD
Drive(s)
Unplug the IDE or
SATA cable 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. Removing
the Hard Disk Drive
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.
Step 8. Removing
the Memory/RAM

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. Removing
the Motherboard

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.
ASSEMBLING
OF
COMPUTER
Step 1. Prepare
your workplace

1. Take Inventory:

2. Make Space, Make

Time:

3. Prepare Grounding
Protection:

4. Have the Drivers

Ready:
 Step 2. Prepare the
Motherboard
•Great care should be taken when
installing the motherboard. First,
take the board out of its
packaging and put it on top of
the antistatic bag.
•Before you secure the
motherboard onto the PC
case/chassis, inspect it carefully
for any visible defects.
•Next, review the motherboard
manual, to make sure you are
familiar with the motherboard
layout and understand which
socket is which. Manuals are
extremely helpful, usually easy to
read, and include illustrations.
 Step 3. Install the
CPU

1. Use the unlocking mechanism to open the CPU socket which is

usually a lever.
2. Carefully line up the pins and place the chip in its socket; it will fit
only when oriented the proper way. An arrow or a missing pin on one
corner of the chip will show you how to line things up.
3. Align Triangular CPU and socket key marks.
4. Lower the lever to lock the CPU into place.
 Step 4. Install the
CPU Heat Sink

1. Follow the manufacturer's directions to install the heat sink and the fan that
will cool the processor. If you bought an OEM CPU and a separate heat sink,
you may need to spread a thin layer of the thermal grease that came with the
heat sink over the chip to ensure proper transfer of heat (some heat sinks come
with this grease already applied).
2. Attach the clip that holds the heat sink in place keeping in mind that it may
require a fair amount of force. Again, follow the instructions that came with the
heat sink. They will show you how to fit it correctly. If you are in doubt, you can
visit the manufacturer's website for more information.
3. Plug the CPU fan's power connector into the proper connector on the
motherboard.
 Step 5. Install
Memory (RAM
Modules)

In order to install the memory modules, insert them into the proper sockets
and push down firmly but evenly until the clips on both sides of the socket pop
into place.
If your motherboard supports dual channel memory, consult the user
manual to determine which pairs of RAM sockets you should use. The
motherboard and the CPU are the brain and nerve center of your PC, so
selecting these components is the most important decision you'll make.
Step 6. Place the motherboard into the
case

1. Some PC cases have a removable motherboard tray. If yours

does, remove the screws holding it in place and pull it out of the
case.
2. Note the pattern of the holes in your motherboard, and screw
brass standoffs into the motherboard tray or into the PC case in the
correct locations (ALWAYS check the manual and follow their
instructions to the letter).
3. Carefully position the motherboard on top of the brass standoffs,
line up all the holes, and use the screws that accompanied the case
to fasten down the motherboard.
Step 7. Connect the Power Supply

1. First, plug the large ATX power connector from

your power supply into the matching port on your
motherboard. Locate the smaller, square processor
power connector (you cannot miss it - it is the one
sprouting the yellow and black wires) and attach it to the motherboard. Note:
your connector is usually located near the processor. As always, refer to your
motherboard's manual for the exact locations.
Step 7. Connect the Power Supply

3. Use your motherboard user manual and find the description about front-
panel connectors.
4. Attach each of the tiny leads from the power and reset switches, the hard-
disk activity lights, the PC speaker, and any front-panel USB and Firewire ports
to the corresponding pin on your motherboard. The needle-nose pliers are
useful for manipulating small pieces.
Step 8. Install Graphics / Video Cards

1. Begin by removing the

backplane cover from the AGP or
PCI Express X16 slot (the metal
piece where the monitor
connector will emerge)
2. Install the graphics board in
that slot, and then secure the
card with a screw
.
Step 9. Install Internal Drives

1. Make any necessary changes to jumpers on the drives before

mounting them in the case. A two-drive system (one or two SATA
(Serial ATA- is a standard hardware interface for connecting hard
drives and CD/DVD drives to a computer) hard drives, plus one
parallel ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) optical drive, for
example) is easy to set up; the SATA drives are jumper less, and the
optical drive can be set as master on its own parallel ATA channel.
Many cases have removable drive rails or cages to house drives.
2. Use the included screws to attach your drives to the rails or cage,
and slide them into the case. For externally accessible drives such as
a DVD recorder, you can save time by installing one drive rail and
sliding the drive in for a test fitting to make sure that its front is
flush with the case.
Step 10. Install the Add- in Cards

1. For each add-in card, you must

choose a free PCI slot.
2. Remove its backplane cover to
allow access from the rear of the
case.
3. Carefully position the card
above the slot, and press down
firmly to seat the card
4. Secure the card with a screw
 LEARN
MORE
ACTIVITY
SEQUENCING PROCEDURES. Arrange the following steps to
disassemble a computer system unit. Mark the step as 1 if it is the
first step, 2 if second, 3 if third and so on…

Personal Computer Disassembly

______ 1. Remove the data cables and power connectors.
______ 2. Remove the memory and expansion cards.
______ 3. Remove the side panel.
______ 4. Remove the CPU.
______ 5. Fully shut down and unplug the computer.
______ 6. Remove the motherboard.
______ 7. Remove the drives.
______ 8. Remove the outside peripherals from the back panel.
______ 9. Remove the heat sink and fan.
______ 10. Remove the power supply.
Directions: Answer the following questions.

• 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.
• What is the essence of following the correct
procedures in connecting the PC parts?
EVA L U AT E
N O W
 Answer the Written Task in Google
Classroom during your Asynchronous class
Performance Task
Directions: Create
your own flowchart
showing the proper PC
assembly and
disassembly procedures.
Make sure to indicate all
the important part of
the process. Use
accurate flowchart
symbols.