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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1

First Quarter/ Week 6/ Day 1
OBJECTIVE
At the end of this module, you are expected to identify the parts of system unit to disassemble
and its safety precaution.

One of the basic skills that you must

LESSON acquire in computer hardware servicing is to
Parts of the Computer System to Disassemble independently assemble and disassemble a
and Safety Precaution personal computer or simply setting up a PC.
Before starting computer disassembly, make
sure you are familiar with the parts to disassemble and observed all safety precaution to avoid accidents while
doing the task.

1. Take Inventory: Before you start, take inventory of your parts. Make sure you have the following
components and tools with you.
 Peripheral Devices  CD/DVD Drive
 Cables  Hard Drive
 Outer cover/shell of the system unit  Random Access Memory
 System Fan  Motherboard
 Central Processing Fan  A good screwdriver set
 Power Supply

2. Make Space, Make Time: Disassembly of PC take space – about a dining room table worth. So, make sure
you have plenty of working room and a few hours to proceed with minimal interruption. Work on a flat, stable
tabletop surface or bare floor, where you have room to lay out all of the items.

SAFETY PRECAUTION IN PC DISASSEMBLY

A few warnings and reminders before you
your unit and yourself safe.
1. Fully shut down and unplug the computer before
you disassemble the system unit.
2. Take off any metal objects on your arms or fingers
such as bracelets, rings or watches. Even if your
unit is unplugged, there may still be some remaining
electric charge.
3. Make sure your hands are completely dry to avoid
damaging any mechanical parts as well as to avoid
electrocution.
4. Work in a cool area to avoid perspiration for the
same reason as seen in the previous number.
5. Before touching any part within the tower, put your
hands against another metal surface (such as
the computer casing) to remove static charge,
which may damage sensitive devices.
6. Prepare a place to keep any screws you may
remove. A container or piece of paper with labels
for each part (casing, motherboard, CD drive, etc.)
is ideal to avoid confusion between the similar-
looking screws.
start disassembling your computer tower to keep both
7. If a component does not come out easily, do not
forcefully remove it. Instead, check that you are
removing it correctly and that no wires or other parts
are in the way.
8. Be careful when holding the motherboard, it’s
underside is quite sharp and can hurt you.
9. When removing any cables, wires or ribbons, make
sure to grasp the wire at the base or head to keep
it from breaking.
10. Be careful not to drop any small parts
(particularly screws) into unreachable areas such
as into the computer fan or disk drive.
11. Take note that the three of the most damaging
things to a computer are moisture (sweat, drinking
water), shock (electric or from being dropped)
and dust (any debris from household dust to bits of
food).
Have a safe experience in disassembling and
assembling your computer!

1. Technology and Livelihood Education K to 12 ICT-CHS learning module.

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2. https://turbofuture.com/computers/Dissassembling-and-Assembling-the-computer-system
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3. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Disassemble-a-Computer-With-Easy-Steps-and-/
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Activity: Skills Test

Direction: Listed below are some of the most important skills that you must gain in order for you to render
quality service when you enter the real world of Computer Hardware Servicing. Read carefully the skills then
put a check mark in Not much if you are not really familiar, a little if you have a little knowledge and A lot if you
are familiar with the skill. Feel free to answer each skill.

Task 1: Short Interview

Directions: Conduct an interview with a skilled computer technician and ask the following guide questions: (It
can be personal, phone or messenger. You may ask the help of any member of the family) Write an insight
about the answers of interviewee and the activity.

1. What are the other safety precautions that you apply when working?
2. What are your personal preparations for your own safety when working?
3. What are your tips for beginners like us in adhering with the safety precautions?

Task 2 Identifying Safety Precautions

Directions: On the table provided below, list down the safety precautions applicable for people, equipment and
the environment. Use the safety precautions as your reference.

Time to Browse
Directions: Using the internet, read more eBooks about safety precaution and preliminaries PC disassembling
and assembling. Also you can watch video presentations featuring safety precautions when working. Have a
note or hard copy of what you have researched. You may use the following web sites as your reference:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCNctxmC9qc
2. https://www.beens.org/computer-hardware-safety-rules/
3. https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_To_Assemble_A_Desktop_PC/Assembly
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Proper preparation is the key to a successful PC disassembly and assembly. Before you begin, make
sure you have all the tools you will need, secure a clear, well-lit workspace, gather all the components you’ll be
using and unpack them one at a time, verifying that everything that is supposed to be there is actually present.
At this point you should leave the parts themselves in their protective anti-static bags, and assemble all
the accompanying manuals. Now I know you want to get started, but trust me, read the manuals, check the
diagrams, make sure you understand where each part goes and how it attaches. If there is anything you don’t
understand, now is the time to do a little extra Internet research or call your teacher with your questions.
Find a dry, well-ventilated place to do your work. You should have plenty of light and if possible, you should
choose an area without carpet on the floor, as carpet tends to generate a lot of static. An unfurnished basement
is a good work location.
Safety precautions are important for your own security. Please read the safety precautions
thoroughly.

 Communication skills and Critical Thinking

Explaining one’s ideas on given situation or gaining knowledge from the computer expert.
 Creativity
Interpreting ideas through the use of available resources
 Character
Valuing of working together to meet common goal.

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answers.

1. Which kind of memory is included in PC disassembly?
A. CD/DVD Drive
B. Hard Disk Drive
C. Read Only Memory
D. Random Access Memory

2. Which hand Tool is needed in removing different components in the system unit?
A. Screwdriver C. Part Retriever
B. Wire Cutter D. Needle-nose Plier

3. Which safety precaution is applied before the PC disassembly?

A. Always power off and unplug computer after using.
B. Avoid to bring food inside the computer laboratory.
C. Observed contingency measures while using computer.
D. Discharged yourself before touching any parts of the computer

4. Which statement will prevent static electricity to the user?

A. Turn off and unplug the computer. C. Take off any metal object from the body.
B. Use Personal Protective Equipment. D. Touch any metal from the computer system

5. Which statement is TRUE in unplugging power cable of a computer desktop?

A. Pull the wire from the power source C. Hold the wire two inches from the head of the cable
B. Turn off and unplug the computer after using. D. Grasp the cable at the base to keep it from breaking

Prepared by: Lejanie T. Baya

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Pasay City National Science High School

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