Computer Assembly Procedures is used bu ICT students in order for them to become more knowledgeable

Can be used by an ICT JHS and SHS students

1. Computer Assembly Procedures Prepared by: a.a

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING

3. Computer System assembly is the process of putting computer parts together in their respective places. The Do’s an Don’ts must be considered in assembling a computer system. This module will give you an explanation on how to assemble a computer system and the Do’s and don’ts that must be observed while doing the assembly.

4. OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson you are expected to: Define Computer assemble and disassemble. Identify computer parts included in computer assemble/disassemble State the steps in assembling computer system Value the importance of the Safety Precautions in assembling computer system

5. Computer assembly procedure is a vital skill in Computer System Servicing. Let’s explore and learn the basic tools needed in the assembly, the parts of computers involved, the Do’s and dont’s and the procedures in assembling a Computer System.

6. STEP 1: PREPARE YOUR WORKPLACE.

7. Lets 'learn the basic tools that is vital when doing computer assembly.

8. STEP 2: OPEN THE CASE 1. Open the computer case by removing the side panels. 2 . The panel is removed by first sliding it back ; then 3 . Lifting it away from the case .

9. STEP 3: GROUND YOURSELF Put the grounding strap on your wrist and connect the other end to the computer case. If your strap is not equipped with a clip to hook to the case, find a place to wedge against the metal. This will prevent any buildup of static electricity on your body from damaging the computer components.

10. STEP 4: MOUNT THE MOTHERBOARD 1. Screw motherboard standoffs into the case.

11. STEP 5: MOUNT PROCESSOR (CPU) Locate the CPU socket holder on the motherboard. Lift up the latch lever to release and center open the CPU socket cover Holding the CPU by its sides, line up any alignment notches or the triangle on the corner of the CPU to the triangle marked on the motherboard to ensure the correct orientation. 4 . Lower the CPU socket cover over the CPU and lower the latch closed again to secure the CPU socket holder closed

12. STEP 6: INSTALL CPU COOLER If required, apply thermal paste to the back of CPU . Seat CPU heatsink /cooler and fix in position. Plug the power cable attached to the cooler fan into the motherboard

13. STEP 7: INSTALL POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU) Mount the power supply and fasten with screw to the case mounting points. 2 . Plug the largest cabling connector from the power supply cabling into the motherboard power connector 3. Plug the 8-pin cabling connector from the power supply cabling into the power connector

14. STEP 8: MOUNT THE RAM Press to open the clips at both ends of the RAM mounting slots. Line the notch on the RAM stick with the mounting slot. Seat the RAM and press it firmly down into the slot. The tabs should automatically fasten closed as you press the RAM down, securing the RAM in place. 4 . Install any other RAM sticks using the same process.

15. STEP 9: INSTALLING GRAPHICS CARD/ VIDEO CARD Remove the expansion slot covers from the rear of your case where the graphics card will be placed . Line the graphics card into a PCI expansion slot on the lower half of the motherboard and press down firmly to seat the card . Put in the screws to hold the graphics card in place . Plug in the power connector cables from your power connector supply into the graphics card power connector (if existing- not all graphics cards require external power.)

16. STEP 10: MOUNT STORAGE DEVICES Mount storage drives in the case drive bays. Fix the drive in place with screw through the case frame into the case mounting holes located on the storage drive. Connect the drive to the motherboard using a SATA Cable. Plug in power cabling to the storage drive

17. STEP 11: MOUNT OPTICAL DRIVE Remove any front panels from the computer case where the optical drive will sit. Mount optical drive in the case by fixing with screws through the case frame into the case mounting. Connect the optical drive to the motherboard using SATA cable. Plug in power cabling from your computer supply to the optical drive.

18. STEP 12: CONNECT CASE FANS & FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS Mount any case fans within your case as required using the supplied screws or clips. Connect any case fan power connectors to the multiple fan headers located at various places on the motherboard. Identify the cabling from the front panel ports of your PC. These front panel connectors will need to be plugged into the motherboard so that buttons and inputs/outputs (I/O) on your case front panel will work. Connect any front panel audio connectors to the motherboard front audio header. Connect any front panel USB connectors to the motherboard USB headers . Connect front panel case connectors to the motherboard front panel I/O headers

19. 13: CONNECT PERIPHERALS Plug the Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers and Ethernet cable to their respective ports. Use the picture below as guide on where to connect these peripherals.