1. Assembling and Disassembling a PC
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2. Objectives Assemble a PC Disassemble a PC Release 22/10/2010
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3. Assemble a PC – I Necessary components for assembling a computer are:
System case
Motherboard
Processor
Memory
SMPS
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4. Assemble a PC – II
Other components required for assembling a computer are:
Keyboard
Mouse
DVD Drive
Hard Drive
Video Card
Sound Card
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5. Tools for Assembling and Disassembling a PC
Basic Tools:
A magnetic screwdriver set
Needle nose pliers
Anti-static Wrist Strap
Tweezers
Brush
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6. Explorative Work - I
Note: This has to be filled by the students and faculties should not help students to fulfill this task.
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7. Explorative Work - II
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8. Steps to Assemble a PC - I
Install Case fan
Install SMPS
Install Microprocessor on motherboard
Install Heat sink
Install Mother board
Install Memory modules
Install Hard drive
Install DVD ROM Drive
Install connectors and cables
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9. Steps to Assemble a PC - II
Install Expansion cards
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Sound Card
Display Card (If any)
Modem Card
TV Tuner Card
Connect the Key Board
Connect the Mouse
Connect the Monitor
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10. PC Assembling Video Click on the image to run the video.
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11. Steps to Disassemble a PC - I
Disconnect external devices (Keyboard, mouse and monitor)
Remove the system case cover
Disconnect all the internal cables (interface and power cables)
Remove the device cards from expansion slots
Remove the disk drives (CDROM, FDD and HDD)
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12. Steps to Disassemble a PC - II
7. Remove the RAM 8. Remove the heat sink and processor fan 9. Remove the processor 10. Remove the motherboard 11. Remove the case fan 12. Remove the power supply
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13. PC Disassembling Video
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14. Summary - I
Assembling a computer involves installing and configuring various components in a system case
Assembling a computer involves:
Install Case fan
Install SMPS
Install Microprocessor on motherboard
Install Heat sink
Install Mother board
Install Memory modules
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15. Summary - II Install Hard drive Install CD/DVD ROM Drive
Install Floppy Drive (optional)
Install connectors and cables
Install Expansion cards
Connect the Key Board
Connect the Mouse
Connect the Monitor
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16. Summary - III
Disassembling a computer involves disconnecting the internal components of the computer present in the system case.
Disassembling a computer involves:
Removing the system case cover
Disconnecting internal cables
Removing the device cards
Removing the RAM
Removing the processor fan
Removing the processor
Removing the motherboard
Removing the cooling fan
Removing the power supply box
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17. Mind Map Draw a mind map to summarize this chapter Release 22/10/2010
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