Disassembling And Assembling Flashcards
Parts of Computer System (external)
- System Unit Case
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Printer/Scanner (if attached)
8 steps in disassembling the computer system
- Detach the power cable
- Remove the cover
- Remove the adapter cards
- Remove the drives
- Remove the memory module
- Remove processor
- Remove the power supply
- Remove the motherboard
Disassembling the computer system
? The disassembling of the computer system starts with externally connected device detachment. Make sure the computer system is turned off, if not then successfully shut down the system and then start detaching the external devices from the computer system
Detach the power cable
Disassembling the computer system
? The standard way of removing tower cases used to be to undo the screws on the back of the case, slide the cover back about an inch and lift it off
Remove the cover
Disassembling the computer system
? Make sure if the card has any cables or wires that might be attached and decide if it would be easier to remove them before or after you remove the card
Remove the adapter cards
Disassembling the computer system
? There can be possibly three types of drives present in your computer system, Hard disk drive, CD/DVD/Blue-ray drives, floppy disk drives. They usually have a power connector and a data cable attached from the device to a controller card or a connector on the motherboard
Remove the drives
Disassembling the computer system
? Memory modules are mounted on the motherboard as the chips that can be damaged by manual force if applied improperly
Remove the memory module
Disassembling the computer system
? The power supply is attached into tower cabinet at the top back end of the tower. Make sure the power connector is detached from the switchboard. Start removing the power connector connected to motherboard including CPU fan power connector, cabinet fan, the front panel of cabinet power buttons and all the remaining drives if not detached yet
Remove the power supply
Disassembling the computer system
? Before removing all the connectors from the motherboard, make sure you memorize the connectors for assembling the computer if required, as that may require connecting the connectors at its place
Remove the motherboard
9 steps in assembling the computer system
- Mounting the processor on the processor socket of the motherboard
- The motherboard is to be fixed vertically in the tower case and the screws are fixed from behind of the motherboard
- Line up the power supply at the top back end of the cabinet and screw it
- Install the CD/DVD drives at the top front end of the cabinet and screw it
- Select the appropriate data cable and connect one end of the cable to its drive socket and another end at its appropriate connector on the motherboard
- Mount the memory modules on the motherboard by aligning the RAM to its socket on the motherboard and press it downward
- Install the internal cards to its socket and attach the cables or power cable to it
- Cover the tower by placing it and pressing towards front side and screw it
- Connect the external devices with CPU at its appropriate socket
7 Tools in Disassembly and Assembly of Desktop Computer
- Screwdrivers and nut drivers
- Needle-nosed pliers or forceps
- Cable ties
- Anti-static kit
- Heat sink compound
- Canned air or canless air duster
- Pill bottle or a small container
It is very handy for removing and inserting jumpers on motherboards and hard drives
Needle-Nosed Pliers or Forceps
It is useful for neatly bundling wires and cables away from fans and other components inside the computer
Cable Ties
It consists of a rubberized mat and a wrist strap that attaches to both the mat and the computer or electronic device you’re working on. This both protects the equipment from static damage and protects your tabletop from scratches
Anti-static Kit
It improves the thermal efficiency of heat sinks and improves cooling. It is applied neatly to the area where the processor or contacts the heat sink to improve cooling efficiency
Heat sink compound
