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This guide provides essential safety precautions and step-by-step instructions for assembling and disassembling a personal computer. It covers crucial safety measures such as keeping a first-aid kit accessible, wearing appropriate clothing, and using anti-static mats and wristbands. The disassembly section outlines the process from opening the case to removing internal components like the power supply, hard drive, and motherboard. The reassembly instructions ensure each part is securely placed and connected, making it an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced users alike.
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Assembling a PC Alton, Dahlmon, Robert, Spencer CIS 265
Safety Precautions • Keep first aid kit handy. • Remove all jewelry. • Always wear short sleeve shirts or roll up long sleeves • Use anti-static mats to protect computer and anti-static wristbands to protect you. • Watch sharp edges of computer.
Disassembly • Lay down anti-static mat • Find how to open case • Unlock from back • Push front button to remove panel • Remove side panel and lay computer case on its side
Disassembly (continued) • Lift power supply • Disconnect power supply cables from motherboard, hard drive(s) CD-Rom and zip drive. • With non-magnetic screwdriver, unscrew and remove power supply from case
Disassembly (continued) • Remove ribbon cable from hard drive • Unscrew cage from case and remove hard drive. • Remove ribbon cable from CD-Rom and mother board. • Disconnect audio cable from CD-Rom. • Unscrew CD-Rom, zip and floppy drive from case
Disassembly (continued) • Remove riser board from case • Remove memory • Disconnect power button from motherboard • Remove motherboard
Reassembly • CAREFULLY place motherboard back into computer case and screw into place • Connect memory • Screw zip drive, floppy drive, and CD-Rom back in to computer case
Reassembly (continued) • Insert riser board into case • Connect audio cable from CD-Rom to motherboard. • Attach ribbon cables from motherboard to CD-Rom, zip drive, and floppy drive. • Screw the hard drive case back into the case
Reassembly (continued) • Connect ribbon cables from hard drive to motherboard • Screw power supply back into case. • Connect power supply to all the necessary components in computer case. (motherboard, CD-Rom, zip drive, hard drive.)
Reassembly (continued) • Attach front panel • Slide side panel into place • Remove anti-static pad • Sit computer upright and lock case