Desktop computer disassembly

If you have a camera or smartphone, take a picture of the inside of the computer case to be
used as a reference when reassembling the computer.
Questions:
What type of screwdriver did you use to remove the screws?
Ans. Cross-slot/Philips
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How many screws secured the side panels?
Ans. N/A

Which type of data cable did you disconnect?

Ans. SATA Cable

What type of screws secured the hard drive to the case?

Ans. Philips Head screws

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How many screws secured the hard drive to the case?
Ans. 2

What kind of data cable did you disconnect?

Is there a jumper on the optical drive? What is the jumper setting?

 Ans. Yes there is jumper on the optical drive .On a variety of computer hardware components, including
hard drives and motherboards, jumper settings, often known as jumper configurations or just jumpers, are
used to define particular settings or functions. Jumpers are tiny connectors that can be positioned
differently on a row of pins to make or break an electrical connection. They are often employed to modify
hardware performance.

How many screws secured the optical drive to the case?

Ans. 2

List the adapter cards and the slot types below.

Adapter Card Slot Type

Graphics Card (GPU) PCI Express

Sound Card PCIe x1 or PCI (legacy)
Network Interface Card (NIC) PCIe x1 or integrated
Wi-Fi Card PCIe x1 or M.2
Storage Controller Card PCIe x4, PCIe x8, or PCIe x16

What type of memory modules are installed on the motherboard?

Ans.there are two common types of memory modules used in modern computers:
DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Memory: DDR4 is the most common memory type used in modern
motherboards at that time. DDR4 memory modules have a 288-pin connector. DDR4 memory
operates at various speeds, such as 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz, and higher, depending on
the specific module. DDR4 is widely used in desktops and laptops.
DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) Memory: DDR3 memory was commonly used in older systems before DDR4
became prevalent. DDR3 memory modules have a 240-pin connector. DDR3 memory operates at
various speeds, including 1066 MHz, 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, and more. DDR3 is still found in
some older desktops and laptops, but it has largely been phased out in favor of DDR4.

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How many memory modules are installed on the motherboard?
Ans. Depending on the motherboard's architecture and the user's choices or needs, a motherboard's
capacity for memory modules (RAM sticks) can change. Typical arrangements include:

1.Configuration for a single channel of memory:

One memory module is commonly mounted on the motherboard in this setup. Because it doesn't fully utilize
the motherboard's memory capacities, this is less typical for desktop computers. Budget systems
or situations where only one module is originally installed with the option of adding additional later
are where it is more frequently found.
2.Configuration for Dual-Channel Memory:
There are normally two memory modules put on the motherboard in a dual-channel setup. When it comes
to speed and capacity, these modules are frequently identical.
Increased memory bandwidth is provided by dual-channel memory

Do not remove the CPU; show your teacher an empty case.

Desktop computer assembly

Install the Power Supply
 What is the voltage in your area?
 Type your answers here.
 How many screws secure the power supply in the case?
 Ans. 4
 What is the total wattage of the power supply?
o Type your answers here.

Install the Motherboard

 In what type of slot(s) will the RAM module(s) be installed?

  How many notches are found on the bottom edge of the RAM module?

Install Adapter Cards

 What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?

 What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?

 What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?

Call your teacher to verify your work.