INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE

COMPONENTS AND OTHER

PERIPHERALS
LET US REVIEW…
In your own point of view, what is system
specs?

What are the important system specs a

computer system should have?
MOTIVATION
One of the basic skills that you must acquire
in computer hardware servicing is to
independently assemble and disassemble a
personal computer or simply setting up a PC.
OBJECTIVE:

Identify the proper ways to install computer

systems, networking devices and peripherals
in accordance with job requirements.

List down the steps in PC Disassembly.

ACTIVITY:

Assembly Disassembly
PERSONAL COMPUTER
DISASSEMBLY
FIRST THINGS FIRST…

 Prepare your tools.

 Make them closer and handy
 Be sure to have a container to keep the
screws.
PERSONAL COMPUTER
DISASSEMBLY STEPS
STEP 1: UNPLUGGING
STEP 1: UNPLUGGING

The first thing you do is to unplug every cable

that is plugged in to your computer.
STEP 2: OPENING THE OUTER
SHELL/CASE
 STEP 2: OPENING THE OUTER SHELL/CASE

1. Unscrew the
screws at the back
of the computer.
STEP 2: OPENING THE OUTER SHELL/CASE

2. Once the
screws are
removed, you can
remove the side
panels.
CAUTION:
If you are working on a carpet, about every
five minutes touch something that is
grounded (Sink faucet / pipe, wire coming
from the ground part of a wall outlet). This is
done so you do not shock your motherboard
or other parts.
STEP 3: REMOVING THE
SYSTEM FAN
 STEP 3: REMOVING THE SYSTEM FAN

System Fan

1. Unplug the fan from

the motherboard.
 STEP 3: REMOVING THE SYSTEM FAN

2. Unscrew the fan

from the outside.
STEP 4: REMOVING THE CPU
FAN
 STEP 4: REMOVING THE CPU FAN

1. Unplug the CPU fan.

 STEP 4: REMOVING THE CPU FAN

1. Remove the four

screws securing it CPU Fan
in place.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE
POWER SUPPLY
STEP 5: REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY

1. Unplug every wire coming from the power

supply.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY

2. Unscrew the four screws holding the power

supply in place, on the back of the computer.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY

3. Next, push the power supply from the

outside, and then lift it out.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE
CD/DVD DRIVERS
STEP 5: REMOVING THE CD/DVD DRIVERS

1. Unplug the ribbon

from the back of the
drive.
IDE
STEP 5: REMOVING THE CD/DVD DRIVERS

2. Unscrew the screws

that holds the driver.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE CD/DVD DRIVERS

3. Push it out from the

inside to get the driver.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE HARD
DRIVE
STEP 5: REMOVING THE HARD DRIVE

1. Unplug the SATA cable

from the motherboard
and the hard drive.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE HARD DRIVE

2. Unscrew the screws

securing it in place.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE HARD DRIVE

3. Unscrew the screws

securing it in place.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE
MEMORY (RAM)
STEP 5: REMOVING THE MEMORY (RAM)

1. Push down on both

tabs holding the RAM in
place, which are located
at both ends of the RAM.
STEP 5: REMOVING THE
MOTHERBOARD
STEP 5: REMOVING THE MOTHERBOARD

1. 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.
STEP IN PC DISASSEMBLY
STEP IN PC DISASSEMBLY
Step1. Unplug
Step2. Open the Outer Shell/Case
Step3. Remove the System Fan
Step4. Remove the CPU Fan
Step5. Remove the Power Supply
STEP IN PC DISASSEMBLY

Step6. Remove the CD/ DVD Drive(s)

Step7. Remove the Hard Drive
Step8. Memory (RAM)
APPLICATION
Why is it essential to properly disassemble
computer system?
ASSESSMENT
List down in order the Steps in PC Assembly
ASSIGNMENT
PC Assembly Steps
 COMPONENT No. of Screws Type of Screw
Step 1: Unplugging
Step 2: Outer case
Step 3: System Fan
Step 4: CPU Fan
Step 5: Power Supply
Step 6: Optical Drive
Step 7: HDD
Step 8: RAM/NIC
Step 9: Motherboard