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Lesson Plan
Course: Computer Maintenance I

Session Title: PC Disassembly and Reassembly
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, students will be able to physically disassemble and
reassemble a PC.
Specific Objectives:
Boot up the PC to be disassembled and reassembled [verify that it works properly].
Disassemble a PC.
Reassemble a PC.
Boot up the reassembled PC [verify that it works properly].
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
125.46(c) (3) (E) (F) (G)
… demonstrates knowledge of the architecture of a computer system; … central processing

units (CPU), storage devices, and peripheral devices; and … computer system environmental
and control devices.
125.46(c) (4) (A)
… safely use hand and power tools end equipment commonly employed in computer
technologies.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
Technology Applications – Computer Science I:
126.22(c)(1)
(A) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems…
(B) appropriately use the various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage
devices
126.22(c)(12)
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(B) seek and respond to advice from peers and professionals in evaluating the product…
(C) debug and solve problems using reference materials and effective strategies
English:
110.xx(7) – Reading/comprehension
(A) establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy;
(I) use study strategies such as skimming and scanning, note taking, outlining, and using study-
guide questions to better understand texts;
(J) read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.
Teacher
References:
1. Cisco Systems Sponsored Curriculum: IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software,

Chapter 3: Assembling a Computer.
Instructional Aids:
1. PowerPoint presentation: PC Disassembly and Reassembly.

2. Micro 2000 Video TroubleShooting Vol 3: PC Assembly & Configuration.
3. Lab Sheet for Disassembly and Reassembly of a PC.
4. PC Disassembly and Reassembly exam.
Materials Needed:
1. Standard computer technician tool kit (With wrist-strap). [For each pair of students]
2. Copies of Lab Sheet for Disassembly and Reassembly of a PC. [For each student]
Equipment Needed:
1. Projection system to display PowerPoint presentation [PC/Monitor, PC/Projector, etc.]

2. VCR and Television to show PC Assembly & Configuration video.
3. One PC for each two students; for labs.
Learner
1. Students should read appropriate curriculum material for how to disassemble/assemble a

PC [depending on the text/curriculum being used for this course]. This lesson can be taught
with only the PowerPoint presentation, and the equipment needed outlined above.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
Understanding how a PC is assembled and disassembled is a key component in the training for
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a computer technician. Knowledge of how the computer parts “fit” will help the technician solve
repair and upgrade problems.
IDE storage devices, such as the hard drive and CD-ROM drive, are the most common type
of storage devices installed in today’s PC. How can the computer technician ensure the cabling
for these devices are properly oriented?
Make sure that the colored stripe [usually red, sometimes blue], is oriented on the number 1
pin of the IDE port [both on the motherboard and the drive]. On the drive’s IDE port, the
number one pin is usually closest to the power connector.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
1. Introduce students to the computer assembly process to include:

a. Computer chassis (cases)
b. Power supplies
c. Motherboard configuration
d. Configuration of connectors
e. CPU interfaces
f. RAM installation
g. Installing hard drives and/or CD-ROMs
h. Connecting floppy drives
i. First boot after assembly
2. Show a video [or give demonstration], of the assembly of a PC
3. Students complete lab demonstrations including:
a. Lab 1: Disassembly of PC
b. Lab 2: Reassembly of PC
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Teacher shows and demonstrates each lab principle.
2. Teacher maintains direct supervision in the lab providing guidance when warranted.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Students work in pairs on lab assignments; demonstrating their skills in identifying and
discussing the various lab requirements and results.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
1. Ask students summary questions.

a. What are the main types of computer cases? [Desktop, mini-tower, mid-tower, and
full tower]

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b. What are the two types of power supplies? [AT and ATX]
c. What is the voltage for the red and yellow wires of a power connector? [Red is 5
volts and yellow is 12 volts]
2. Revisit the steps the students went through to reassemble the PC.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Teacher will monitor student progress during independent practice and provide independent
re-teach/redirection as needed.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
1. Administer an objective multiple-choice test.
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
1. Students that have mastered the lab assignments, can peer-tutor students [one-on-one] that
are having difficulty with the disassembly or assembly of the PC.

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Computer
Maintenance
PC Disassembly and
Reassembly
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Enabling Objectives
z Computer Chassis (Cases)
z Power Supplies
z Configuring the Motherboard
z Configuring the Connectors
z CPU Interfaces
z RAM
z Installing a Hard Drive or
CD-ROM
z Connecting Floppy Drives
z First Boot After Assembly
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Computer Chassis (Cases)
• There are four main types of computer cases:
• Desktop
• Mini-tower
• Mid-tower
• Full tower
• Whether buying a tower or desktop, it is recommended that it

conforms to the ATX standard and has at least a 250-watt
power supply (300 watts is ideal.)
• The desktop case is considered the most difficult to upgrade.

Power Supplies
• The power supply is one of the most important parts that needs to
be understood. The power supply unit provides electrical power for
every component inside the system unit.
• The power supply plays the critical role of converting commercial

electrical power (AC), into DC required by the components of the
computer.
• There are two basic types of power supplies:

• AT power supplies – Designed to support AT-compatible motherboards.
• ATX power supplies – Designed according to newer ATX design

specifications to support the ATX motherboard.
Power Supplies (Continued)
• There are two major distinctions between the legacy AT and
the new ATX power supplies.
• The AT power supply has two 6-pin motherboard power

connectors (P8/P9)
• The black ground wires of these connectors must be in

the middle of the motherboard connector
• The ATX power supplies use a single 20-pin power

connector (P1).
AT ATX
• In the ATX-compatible power supply, the cooling fan pulls air
through the case from the front and exhausts it out the rear of the
power supply unit.
• The AT design pulls air in through the rear of the power supply unit
and blows it directly on the AT motherboard.
• The power supply produces four (five in the ATX) different levels of
well-regulated DC voltage for use by the system components.
• These are +5V, -5V, +12V, and -12V.
• In ATX power supplies, the +3.3V level is also produced and is used
by the second-generation Intel Pentium processors.
Configuring the Motherboard
• Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when working on the electronic
components of a PC
• An exception would be when working on the monitor – this could be very
dangerous.
• Configuring the motherboard typically means the following:
• Installing the CPU
• Installing the heat sink and fan
• Installing RAM
• Connecting the power supply cables to the motherboard power
connectors and connecting miscellaneous connectors to the correct
switches and status lights on the front case panel.
• Setting the system BIOS
Configuring the Connectors
• For the disk controllers, always remember that a colored
stripe on the data cable is pin-1.
• Most modern connectors are "keyed" by a missing pin or a

blocked connector, so they cannot be fitted the wrong way.
• Usually, the colored wire(s) in a power cable are positive and

the white or black wire(s) are ground or negative.
• Ground wires are usually black
• 5 volt wires are usually red
• 12 volt wires are usually yellow
CPU Interfaces
• There are two main types of CPU interfaces.
• Socket type (e.g., socket 7) - Socket 7 has been the
standard interface, although the newer systems are now
using different sockets. It is the only interface used by at
least one generation of Intel Pentium processors (Pentium
I) as well as AMD and Cyrix chips.
• AMD Athlon series CPUs require a Socket A connector
Socket 7 Socket A
CPU Interfaces (Continued)
• There are two main types of CPU interfaces. (Cont.)
• Slot type (e.g., slot 1.) - Slot type interfaces use a slot
similar to expansion cards. Slot 1 is the Single Edge
Contact (SEC) interface used only by the Intel Pentium II
processor family.
Slot Type
RAM
• There are two types of memory modules used on most PCs.
• 72-pin Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) cards.
• Currently the most common SIMM size
• 168-pin Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) cards
• Important
• When DIMM sizes are mixed on the motherboard, it is important
to remember to put the DIMM with the largest memory size in the
first bank.
• Each bank of memory for a SIMM has two sockets. You must fill
the first bank before moving onto the next.
• Additionally, each bank must be filled with RAM modules that have
the same access time and size.
RAM (Continued)
• When using other types of memory modules such as Rambus
Inline Memory Modules (RIMMs) know that other
considerations have to be taken into account.
• Unlike DIMMs and SIMMs, RIMM modules use only the Direct
Rambus Memory Chips (RDRAM).
• Some systems require that RIMM modules be added in

identical pairs, and others allow single RIMMs to be installed.
• Information on specific memory types can be found in their

manuals, the motherboard manual or the manufacturer
websites.
Installing a Hard Drive or
CD-ROM
• Attaching the hard drive and CD-ROM are basically similar.
• Connection to the primary or secondary IDE interface is with a

40 pin ribbon cable.
• First, the jumper settings should be properly set.
• The designation of a hard drive or CD-ROM drive as either

master or slave is generally determined by the jumper
configuration, not by the order in which the drive is daisy-
chained to the other drive.
CD-ROM (Continued)
• The only exception to the master or slave designation is if the
drive has it’s jumper set to "cable select" and both the system
and ribbon cable support cable select.
• A cautionary note: Moving the computer with the power on

can damage the hard drive.
• If after you assemble a PC, and load the operating system,

you notice the hard drive activity LED is not lit up; you may
have the LED plug connected incorrectly for not connected at
all.
Connecting Floppy Drives
• The floppy drive exchanges data with the motherboard
devices, including the microprocessor, via a 34-pin flat
ribbon (data) cable
• Usually, a red stripe on the edge of the cable identifies
pin-1. Lining the red-stripe edge with pin-1 of the drive
connector or drive controller interface assures a correct
alignment.
• The FD LED light will remain on if the colored stripe is not
connected to pin 1.
• Current system BIOS versions can support up to two floppy
drives on one controller via a daisy chain cable arrangement.
• Cable pin-outs 10 through 16 are cross-wired between the
middle drive connector and end drive connector, producing a
twist that reverses the Drive Select (DS) configuration of the
drive plugged into the end connector of the ribbon cable.
• This feature, called cable select, automatically configures the
drive on the middle connector as Drive B and the drive on the
end connector as Drive A.
First Boot After Assembly
• Post codes may be displayed indicating problems with boot-
up. An example might be: Post code 3xx [indicates keyboard
error].
• Entering the CMOS setup utility can vary from one BIOS
manufacturer to another some examples are:
• Delete key
• F1 key
• Alt + F1 key, etc.
• If you need to clear a password set [and forgotten], in CMOS;
you can usually use the CMOS reset jumper on the
motherboard to clear the unwanted password.
• You may need to set the boot sequence in the CMOS. If you
want the PC to look for a bootable floppy first:
• Select: A, C, CD-ROM as the sequence
Summary
z Power Supplies
z CPU Interfaces
z RAM
CD-ROM
Computer
Maintenance
PC Disassembly and
Reassembly
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Enabling Objectives
z Power Supplies
z CPU Interfaces
z RAM
CD-ROM
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• There are four main types of computer cases:
• Desktop
• Mini-tower
• Mid-tower
• Full tower

conforms to the ATX standard and has at least a 250
- watt
power supply (300 watts is ideal.)

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Power Supplies
• The power supply is one of the most important parts that needs to

electrical power (AC), into DC required by the components of the
computer.

• AT power supplies – Designed to support AT-compatible motherboards.
• ATX power supplies – Designed according to newer ATX design

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• There are two major distinctions between the legacy AT and
the new ATX power supplies.
• The AT power supply has two 6

- p
in motherboard power
connectors (P8/P9)
• The black ground wires of these connectors must be in

the middle of the motherboard connector
• The ATX power supplies use a single 20

- pin power
connector (P1).
AT ATX
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• In the ATX-compatible power supply, the cooling fan pulls air
through the case from the front and exhausts it out the rear of the
power supply unit.
• The power supply produces four (five in the ATX) different levels of
well-regulated DC voltage for use by the system components.
• These are +5V, -5V, +12V, and -12V.
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Configuring the Motherboard
• Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when working on the electronic
components of a PC
dangerous.
• Configuring the motherboard typically means the following:
• Installing RAM
• Connecting the power supply cables to the motherboard power
connectors and connecting miscellaneous connectors to the correct
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Configuring the Connectors
• For the disk controllers, always remember that a colored
stripe on the data cable is pin
- 1.
• Most modern connectors are "keyed" by a missing pin or a

blocked connector, so they cannot be fitted the wrong way.

• Ground wires are usually black
• 5 volt wires are usually red
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CPU Interfaces
• There are two main types of CPU interfaces.
• Socket type (e.g., socket 7)- Socket 7 has been the
standard interface, although the newer systems are now
using different sockets. It is the only interface used by at
least one generation of Intel Pentium processors (Pentium
Socket 7 Socket A
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CPU Interfaces (Continued)
• There are two main types of CPU interfaces. (Cont.)
• Slot type (e.g., slot 1.)- Slot type interfaces use a slot
similar to expansion cards. Slot 1 is the Single Edge
Contact (SEC) interface used only by the Intel Pentium II
processor family.
Slot Type
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RAM
• There are two types of memory modules used on most PCs.
• 72
- pin Single In
- line Memory Module (SIMM) cards.
• Currently the most common SIMM size
• 168
- pin Dual In
- line Memory Module (DIMM) cards
• Important
to remember to put the DIMM with the largest memory size in the
first bank.
the first bank before moving onto the next.
• Additionally, each bank must be filled with RAM modules that have
the same access time and size.
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RAM (Continued)
• When using other types of memory modules such as Rambus
Inline Memory Modules (RIMMs) know that other
considerations have to be taken into account.
• Unlike DIMMs and SIMMs, RIMM modules use only the Direct
Rambus Memory Chips (RDRAM).
• Some systems require that RIMM modules be added in

identical pairs, and others allow single RIMMs to be installed.
• Information on specific memory types can be found in their

manuals, the motherboard manual or the manufacturer
websites.
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CD-ROM
• Attaching the hard drive and CD
- O
R M are basically similar.

• The designation of a hard drive or CD- ROM drive as either

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CD-ROM (Continued)
• The only exception to the master or slave designation is if the


all.
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• The floppy drive exchanges data with the motherboard
devices, including the microprocessor, via a 34-pin flat
ribbon (data) cable
• Usually, a red stripe on the edge of the cable identifies
alignment.
• The FD LED light will remain on if the colored stripe is not
connected to pin 1.
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• Current system BIOS versions can support up to two floppy
drives on one controller via a daisy chain cable arrangement.
• Cable pin- o uts 10 through 16 are cross- wired between the
middle drive connector and end drive connector, producing a
end connector as Drive A.
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• Post codes may be displayed indicating problems with boot-
up. An example might be: Post code 3xx [indicates keyboard
error].
• Entering the CMOS setup utility can vary from one BIOS
manufacturer to another some examples are:
• Delete key
• F1 key
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• If you need to clear a password set [and forgotten], in CMOS;
you can usually use the CMOS reset jumper on the
motherboard to clear the unwanted password.
• You may need to set the boot sequence in the CMOS. If you
want the PC to look for a bootable floppy first:
• Select: A, C, CD-ROM as the sequence
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Summary
z Power Supplies
z CPU Interfaces
z RAM
CD-ROM
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Enabling Objectives
Computer
Maintenance
z
z Power Supplies
PC Disassembly and z Configuring the Connectors
CPU Interfaces
Reassembly z
z RAM
CD-ROM
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Computer Chassis (Cases) Power Supplies

• There are four main types of computer cases: • The power supply is one of the most important parts that needs to
• Desktop
• Mini-tower
• Mid-tower electrical power (AC), into DC required by the components of the
computer.
• Full tower
conforms to the ATX standard and has at least a 250-watt • AT power supplies – Designed to support AT-compatible motherboards.
power supply (300 watts is ideal.) • ATX power supplies – Designed according to newer ATX design
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Power Supplies (Continued) Power Supplies (Continued)

• There are two major distinctions between the legacy AT and • In the ATX-compatible power supply, the cooling fan pulls air
the new ATX power supplies. through the case from the front and exhausts it out the rear of the
power supply unit.
• The AT power supply has two 6-pin motherboard power
connectors (P8/P9)
• The black ground wires of these connectors must be in • The power supply produces four (five in the ATX) different levels of
the middle of the motherboard connector well-regulated DC voltage for use by the system components.
• The ATX power supplies use a single 20-pin power • These are +5V, -5V, +12V, and -12V.
connector (P1).
AT ATX
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Configuring the Motherboard Configuring the Connectors
• Always wear an anti-static wrist strap when working on the electronic • For the disk controllers, always remember that a colored
components of a PC
stripe on the data cable is pin-1.
dangerous. • Most modern connectors are "keyed" by a missing pin or a
• Configuring the motherboard typically means the following: blocked connector, so they cannot be fitted the wrong way.
• Installing RAM
• Connecting the power supply cables to the motherboard power • Ground wires are usually black
connectors and connecting miscellaneous connectors to the correct • 5 volt wires are usually red
CPU Interfaces CPU Interfaces (Continued)

• There are two main types of CPU interfaces. • There are two main types of CPU interfaces. (Cont.)
• Socket type (e.g., socket 7) - Socket 7 has been the • Slot type (e.g., slot 1.) - Slot type interfaces use a slot
standard interface, although the newer systems are now similar to expansion cards. Slot 1 is the Single Edge
using different sockets. It is the only interface used by at Contact (SEC) interface used only by the Intel Pentium II
least one generation of Intel Pentium processors (Pentium processor family.
Socket 7 Socket A
Slot Type
RAM RAM (Continued)

• There are two types of memory modules used on most PCs. • When using other types of memory modules such as Rambus
• 72-pin Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) cards. Inline Memory Modules (RIMMs) know that other
• Currently the most common SIMM size considerations have to be taken into account.
• 168-pin Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) cards • Unlike DIMMs and SIMMs, RIMM modules use only the Direct
• Important Rambus Memory Chips (RDRAM).
to remember to put the DIMM with the largest memory size in the • Some systems require that RIMM modules be added in
first bank. identical pairs, and others allow single RIMMs to be installed.
the first bank before moving onto the next. • Information on specific memory types can be found in their
• Additionally, each bank must be filled with RAM modules that have manuals, the motherboard manual or the manufacturer
the same access time and size. websites.
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Installing a Hard Drive or Installing a Hard Drive or
CD-ROM CD-ROM (Continued)
• Attaching the hard drive and CD-ROM are basically similar. • The only exception to the master or slave designation is if the
• The designation of a hard drive or CD-ROM drive as either
all.
Connecting Floppy Drives Connecting Floppy Drives

• The floppy drive exchanges data with the motherboard • Current system BIOS versions can support up to two floppy
devices, including the microprocessor, via a 34-pin flat drives on one controller via a daisy chain cable arrangement.
ribbon (data) cable • Cable pin-outs 10 through 16 are cross-wired between the
• Usually, a red stripe on the edge of the cable identifies middle drive connector and end drive connector, producing a
alignment.
• The FD LED light will remain on if the colored stripe is not end connector as Drive A.
connected to pin 1.
First Boot After Assembly First Boot After Assembly

• Post codes may be displayed indicating problems with boot- • If you need to clear a password set [and forgotten], in CMOS;
up. An example might be: Post code 3xx [indicates keyboard you can usually use the CMOS reset jumper on the
error]. motherboard to clear the unwanted password.
• Entering the CMOS setup utility can vary from one BIOS • You may need to set the boot sequence in the CMOS. If you
manufacturer to another some examples are: want the PC to look for a bootable floppy first:
• Delete key • Select: A, C, CD-ROM as the sequence
• F1 key
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Summary
z Power Supplies
z CPU Interfaces
z RAM
CD-ROM
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Computer Maintenance
PC Disassembly and Reassembly
LAB 1 – Disassemble PC
Objectives:
• Disassemble a generic PC
• Verify the correct orientation of interface cables
Background:
In this procedure you will start a computer to verify that it is operating

properly. Then you will disassemble the computer. You will go through
all the steps of disassembly.
Most PCs are capable of working with several different types of disk
storage devices. The drives that are normally included as standard
equipment with a PC are a 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive (FDD), a multi-
gigabyte hard disk drive (HDD), and a CD-ROM drive. These units can
typically be found in the front section of the system unit.
Resources:
You will work in teams. The following resources will be required:
• PC Tool Kit
• Anti Static Wrist Strap
• Personal computer (PC)
• Operating system installed (MSDOS, MS Windows
95/98/2000/Millennium)
NOTE: This lab assumes an AT type PC is used. If an ATX type PC is

used some modifications might need to be made in the step-by-step
procedures. I.e. the video and input/output ports may be located on the
motherboard instead of interface cards.
Step 1 – Booting up the computer
a. Push the power button to turn the computer on. The computer should do a
quick memory test (some numbers will count on the screen)
b. The computer will boot up to a MS DOS screen and should show a “C” prompt
that should look something like: C:>
c. Push the power button to turn the computer off
Step 2 – Identify adapter cards
a. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer

b. Remove the screws on the back panel of the computer cover
c. Take off computer cover
d. Identify the video card. It is the one that the monitor is plugged into
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e. Write down the slot that it is plugged into in Table 1-1. Slots are numbered
from right to left starting at slot 1 [looking from front of computer to back]
f. Identify the serial port mount. It is the one with a D25 pin male port and a D9
pin male port.
i. Write down the slot that it is plugged into in Table 1-1
j. Identify the parallel port mount. It is the one with a D25 pin female port.
k. Write down the slot that it is plugged into in Table 1-1
Step 3 – Disconnect external cables
a. Disconnect the keyboard from the back of the computer

b. Disconnect the mouse (PS/2 or Serial)
c. Disconnect the video cable
Step 4 – Disconnect all internal ribbon cables
a. Disconnect the IDE ribbon cable from the hard drive

b. Disconnect the IDE ribbon cable from the CD-ROM
c. Disconnect the IDE ribbon cable(s) from the system board
d. Disconnect the FDD ribbon cable from the floppy disk drive
e. Disconnect the FDD ribbon cable from the system board
f. Remove all the ribbon cables from the computer
Step 5 – Disconnect power supply connections
a. Disconnect the power connector from the hard drive

b. Disconnect the power connector from the CD-ROM
c. Disconnect the power connector from the floppy drive
d. Disconnect the power connector from the tape drive
e. Disconnect the power connectors from the system board [notice the
orientation]
Step 6 – Remove the adapter cards
a. Unscrew the video card from the back panel, and then remove it and place it
into an anti-static bag
b. Unscrew the serial mount from the back panel, and then remove the ribbon
cables from the system board [notice the orientation]
c. Repeat step c to the parallel mount.
d. Unscrew any other adapter cards that might be installed in this PC and
remove them from the PC.
Step 7 – Disconnect all front panel connections
a. Remove the power switch connector

b. List the color of the wires in Table 1-2
c. Remove the speaker connector
d. List the color of the wires in Table 1-2
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e. Remove the power LED connector

f. List the color of the wires in Table 1-2
g. Remove the hard drive LED connector
h. List the color of the wires in Table 1-2
i. Remove the reset switch connector
j. List the color of the wires in Table 1-2
Step 8 – Remove drives from chassis
a. Remove the hard drive [notice type of screws used]

b. Remove the CD-ROM drive [notice type of screws used]
d. Remove the Floppy drive [notice type of screws used]
Step 9 – Remove system board mount and system board
a. Remove screws from the system board mount.

b. Pull system board mount and system board from chassis.
c. Remove system board mounting screws from system board
d. Remove system board.
Step 10 – Remove Power Supply

a. Remove switch mounting screw from switch mount at front of chassis
b. Remove four screws from back of chassis that hold the power supply onto the
chassis
c. Remove the power supply

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LAB 2 – Reassemble PC
Objectives:
• Reassemble a generic PC [disassembled in Lab 1]

• Verify the correct orientation of interface cables
Background:
In this procedure, you will reassemble the PC that was disassembled in

Lab 1. You will go through all the steps of reassembly. After
reassembling the PC, you will start the computer to verify that it is
operating properly
Resources:
You will work in teams. The following resources will be required:
• PC Tool Kit
• Anti Static Wrist Strap
• Disassembled Personal computer (PC)
• Operating system installed on hard drive (MSDOS, MS Windows
95/98/2000/Millennium)
NOTE: As in Lab 1, this lab assumes an AT type PC is used. If an ATX

type PC is used some modifications might need to be made in the step by
step procedures. I.e. the video and input/output ports along with the IDE
ports may be located on the motherboard instead of interface cards.
Step 1 – Install Power Supply
a. Place the power supply back into the chassis

b. Insert four screws through back of chassis that hold the power supply onto the
chassis
a. Attach switch mounting screw through switch mount at front of chassis
Step 2 – Attach system board mount and system board
a. Place system board on system board mounts.

b. Install system board mounting screws through system board
c. Install system board mount and system board into chassis.
d. Install screws through the system board mount.

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Step 3 – Attach all front panel connections [See Table 1-2, Lab 1 if Needed]
a. Find the speaker connection and connect it to the motherboard where it is

labeled Speaker.
c. Find the power LED connector and connect it to the motherboard where it is
labeled Power LED.
d. Find the hard-disk drive LED connector and connect it to the motherboard [or
interface card] where it is labeled HDD LED.
i. Find the reset switch connector and connect it to the motherboard where it is
labeled Reset.
Step 4 – Install drives into chassis
a. Install the CD-ROM drive [remember type of screws used from Lab 1]
b. Install the Floppy drive [remember type of screws used from Lab 1]
c. Install the hard drive [remember type of screws used from Lab 1]
Step 5 – Install the adapter cards
Make sure the cards are lined up properly with the slots. It will require a firm push to get
the cards reseated in the motherboard expansion slot.
a. Install the video card into the slot recorded in Table 1-1 [Lab 1], and screw it
into the back panel
b. Repeat step a to the network card
c. Repeat step a to the sound card
d. Repeat step a to all other adapter cards removed in Lab 1.
Step 6 – Connect power supply connections
a. Connect the power connectors to the system board [notice the orientation]
b. Connect the power connector to the CD-ROM
c. Connect the power connector to the floppy drive
d. Connect the power connector to the hard drive
Step 7 – Connect all internal ribbon cables
a. Connect the floppy disk drive ribbon cable to the floppy disk drive
b. Connect the floppy ribbon cable to the system board, striped side to pin 1
c. Connect the hard disk drive cable to the motherboard in the Primary IDE
controller, striped side to pin 1.
d. Plug the middle of the connector into the hard drive, striped side to pin 1, and
plug the end into the CD-Rom drive, striped side to pin 1. [If there were two IDE
cables, then plug the second cable into the motherboard’s Secondary IDE
controller and then to the CD-ROM]

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Step 8 – Connect external cables
a. Plug the keyboard into the keyboard connector. Make sure the orientation is
correct, otherwise you could bend pins and ruin the keyboard.
b. Plug the mouse (PS/2 or Serial) into the port you removed it from.
c. Plug the monitor into the video card. The connector is keyed and can only be
plugged in one way. Be careful not to bend pins, as this will ruin the monitor.
d. Plug in the power cord.
e. Replace the cover of the computer.
f. Replace the cover screws.
NOTE: Assembly is complete. You need to reboot the computer to see if it is still
working properly.
Step 9 – Booting up the computer
a. Push the power button to turn the computer on. The computer should do a
quick memory test (some numbers will count on the screen)
b. The computer will boot up to a MS DOS screen and should show a “C” prompt
that should look something like: C:>
c. Push the power button to turn the computer off
Team Member 1:______________________________________________________

Team Member 2:______________________________________________________
Team Member 3:______________________________________________________
Team Member 4:______________________________________________________

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Table 1-1
Adapter Card Slot
Video Card:
Network Card:
Serial Port Mount:
Parallel Port Mount:
Table 1-2
Cable Color/Orientation
Power Switch:
Speaker:
Power LED:
IDE LDE:
Reset:
Team Member 1:______________________________________________________

Team Member 2:______________________________________________________
Team Member 3:______________________________________________________
Team Member 4:______________________________________________________

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Student Name: __________________________ Date: __________
Question 1: How many SIMMs does it take to make up a bank in a Pentium class
machine?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 2: Where is the twist on the floppy drive cable located?
A. after the last connector

B. before the first connector
C. between the B drive and the motherboard
D. between the drive A and B connectors
Question 3: Which of the following statements regarding Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMMs) is valid?
A. The smallest capacity DIMM must be installed in the first bank.

B. The largest capacity DIMM must be installed in the first bank.
C. The DIMMs must be installed in pairs.
D. The DIMMs may be installed on any bank on the motherboard.
Question 4: What does the POST code 3xx refer to?
A. memory error
B. keyboard error
C. hard drive error
D. system board error
Question 5: Moving the computer with the power on is most likely to damage which
component?
A. power supply
B. monitor
C. hard drive
D. video card
Question 6: Which processor family uses a Socket A connector?
A. AMD Athlon
B. Intel 486
C. Intel Pentium III
D. Intel Pentium II
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Question 7: Which term describes the group of memory slots that RAM is installed in?
A. slot
B. bus
C. DIMM
D. bank
Question 8: How many pins are on an ATX motherboard power connector?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 20
Question 9: How are hard drives configured to be a master or slave drive?
A. with CMOS settings

B. with BIOS settings
C. during the partitioning of the drives
D. with jumpers
Question 10: Which of the following computer components is dangerous to work with
while wearing an anti-static wrist strap?
A. floppy drive
B. motherboard
C. monitor
D. hard drive
Question 11: What does the colored stripe on a data cable represent?
A. termination
B. pin 1
C. pin 40
D. a keyed cable
E. pin 34
Question 12: What is the most common SIMM size currently used in computers?
A. 168 pin
B. 30 pin
C. 72 pin
D. 32 pin
E. 184 pins

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Question 13: How should AT power supply P8 and P9 connectors be connected to the
motherboard?
A. The P8 connector should be towards the back of the computer.

B. The P9 connector should be plugged into the motherboard first.
C. The black wires of P8 and P9 should be in the middle of the connector.
D. The red wires of P8 and P9 should be in the middle of the connector.
Question 14: What is the purpose of the jumpers on an IDE hard drive?
A. The jumpers set the termination of the hard drive.

B. The jumpers determine the drive letter of the hard drive.
C. The jumpers determine if the hard drive will be a master or slave drive.
D. The jumpers set the ID of the hard drive.
Question 15: Which of the following computer problems will cause the floppy drive light
to stay on constantly?
A. The CMOS is setup incorrectly for the floppy drive.

B. The floppy drive doesn't have a data cable attached to it.
C. The data cable colored stripe is not connected to pin 1 on the floppy drive.
D. The floppy drive is attached to the middle of the data cable.
Question 16: How many pins are on the connector of an IDE hard drive?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 34
D. 68
Question 17: How many pins are on an AT motherboard power connector?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 20
Question 18: How can you reset a forgotten CMOS password?
A. Use the Password utility in the control panel.

B. Reinstall the operating system.
C. Clear the password by using the CMOS reset jumper on the motherboard.
D. Bypass bootup and reset CMOS to default.

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Question 19: Which type of memory chip is used by RIMM modules?
A. RDRAM
B. SDRAM
C. EDO-RAM
D. DDR-SDRAM
Question 20: After you assemble a new PC and load the operating system, you notice
that the hard drive activity LED is not lit up. What is the most likely cause of this
problem?
A. hard drive has failed

B. hard drive LED plug not connected properly
C. hard drive was not installed properly
D. keylock switch is enabled, causing the PC to be locked
Question 21: What does the black wire on the floppy drive power connector provide?
A. +5v DC
B. -5v DC
C. ground
D. +12v DC
E. -12v DC
Question 22: How much voltage does the yellow wire of a PC power supply provide to
the PC components?
A. -5v DC
B. +5v DC
C. -12v DC
D. +12v DC
E. +3.3v DC
F. ground
Question 23: If you want the PC to look for a bootable floppy first, which boot sequence
must be selected in CMOS?
A. A, C, CD-ROM
B. C, A, CD-ROM
C. C, CD-ROM, A
D. CD-ROM, C, A
Question 24: What is the minimum recommended wattage for a PC power supply?
A. 150 watts
B. 200 watts
C. 250 watts
D. 300 watts

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Question 25: Which of the following statements is true?
A. The CMOS setup utility is always started by pressing the Delete key.
B. The CMOS setup utility is automatically started each time the computer is
powered on.
C. The key or key combination to enter the CMOS setup utility can vary from one
BIOS manufacturer to another.
D. The CMOS utility may be entered with the operating system already booted up.

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Student Name: __________________________ Date: __________
Question 1: How many SIMMs does it take to make up a bank in a Pentium class
machine?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 2: Where is the twist on the floppy drive cable located?
A. after the last connector

B. before the first connector
C. between the B drive and the motherboard
D. between the drive A and B connectors
Question 3: Which of the following statements regarding Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMMs) is valid?
A. The smallest capacity DIMM must be installed in the first bank.

B. The largest capacity DIMM must be installed in the first bank.
C. The DIMMs must be installed in pairs.
D. The DIMMs may be installed on any bank on the motherboard.
Question 4: What does the POST code 3xx refer to?
A. memory error
B. keyboard error
C. hard drive error
D. system board error
Question 5: Moving the computer with the power on is most likely to damage which
component?
A. power supply
B. monitor
C. hard drive
D. video card
Question 6: Which processor family uses a Socket A connector?
A. AMD Athlon
B. Intel 486
C. Intel Pentium III
D. Intel Pentium II
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Question 7: Which term describes the group of memory slots that RAM is installed in?
A. slot
B. bus
C. DIMM
D. bank
Question 8: How many pins are on an ATX motherboard power connector?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 20
Question 9: How are hard drives configured to be a master or slave drive?
A. with CMOS settings

B. with BIOS settings
C. during the partitioning of the drives
D. with jumpers
Question 10: Which of the following computer components is dangerous to work with
while wearing an anti-static wrist strap?
A. floppy drive
B. motherboard
C. monitor
D. hard drive
Question 11: What does the colored stripe on a data cable represent?
A. termination
B. pin 1
C. pin 40
D. a keyed cable
E. pin 34
Question 12: What is the most common SIMM size currently used in computers?
A. 168 pin
B. 30 pin
C. 72 pin
D. 32 pin
E. 184 pins

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Question 13: How should AT power supply P8 and P9 connectors be connected to the
motherboard?
A. The P8 connector should be towards the back of the computer.

B. The P9 connector should be plugged into the motherboard first.
C. The black wires of P8 and P9 should be in the middle of the connector.
D. The red wires of P8 and P9 should be in the middle of the connector.
Question 14: What is the purpose of the jumpers on an IDE hard drive?
A. The jumpers set the termination of the hard drive.

B. The jumpers determine the drive letter of the hard drive.
C. The jumpers determine if the hard drive will be a master or slave drive.
D. The jumpers set the ID of the hard drive.
Question 15: Which of the following computer problems will cause the floppy drive light
to stay on constantly?
A. The CMOS is setup incorrectly for the floppy drive.

B. The floppy drive doesn't have a data cable attached to it.
C. The data cable colored stripe is not connected to pin 1 on the floppy drive.
D. The floppy drive is attached to the middle of the data cable.
Question 16: How many pins are on the connector of an IDE hard drive?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 34
D. 68
Question 17: How many pins are on an AT motherboard power connector?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 20
Question 18: How can you reset a forgotten CMOS password?
A. Use the Password utility in the control panel.

B. Reinstall the operating system.
C. Clear the password by using the CMOS reset jumper on the motherboard.
D. Bypass bootup and reset CMOS to default.

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Question 19: Which type of memory chip is used by RIMM modules?
A. RDRAM
B. SDRAM
C. EDO-RAM
D. DDR-SDRAM
Question 20: After you assemble a new PC and load the operating system, you notice
that the hard drive activity LED is not lit up. What is the most likely cause of this
problem?
A. hard drive has failed

B. hard drive LED plug not connected properly
C. hard drive was not installed properly
D. keylock switch is enabled, causing the PC to be locked
Question 21: What does the black wire on the floppy drive power connector provide?
A. +5v DC
B. -5v DC
C. ground
D. +12v DC
E. -12v DC
Question 22: How much voltage does the yellow wire of a PC power supply provide to
the PC components?
A. -5v DC
B. +5v DC
C. -12v DC
D. +12v DC
E. +3.3v DC
F. ground
Question 23: If you want the PC to look for a bootable floppy first, which boot sequence
must be selected in CMOS?
A. A, C, CD-ROM
B. C, A, CD-ROM
C. C, CD-ROM, A
D. CD-ROM, C, A
Question 24: What is the minimum recommended wattage for a PC power supply?
A. 150 watts
B. 200 watts
C. 250 watts
D. 300 watts

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Question 25: Which of the following statements is true?
A. The CMOS setup utility is always started by pressing the Delete key.
B. The CMOS setup utility is automatically started each time the computer is
powered on.
C. The key or key combination to enter the CMOS setup utility can vary from
one BIOS manufacturer to another.
D. The CMOS utility may be entered with the operating system already booted up.

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Lesson Plan

Course: Computer Maintenance I

Boot up the PC to be disassembled and reassembled [verify that it works properly].

Boot up the reassembled PC [verify that it works properly].

125.46(c) (3) (E) (F) (G)

… demonstrates knowledge of the architecture of a computer system; … central processing

125.46(c) (4) (A)

Technology Applications – Computer Science I:

(A) demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems…

Computer Maintenance I: PC Disassembly and Reassembly

(J) read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.

1. Cisco Systems Sponsored Curriculum: IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software,

1. PowerPoint presentation: PC Disassembly and Reassembly.

1. Projection system to display PowerPoint presentation [PC/Monitor, PC/Projector, etc.]

1. Students should read appropriate curriculum material for how to disassemble/assemble a

Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):

Outline (LSI Quadrant II):

1. Introduce students to the computer assembly process to include:

Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

1. Teacher shows and demonstrates each lab principle.

Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):

1. Ask students summary questions.

Computer Maintenance I: PC Disassembly and Reassembly

Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):

Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):

1. Administer an objective multiple-choice test.

Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):

Computer Maintenance I: PC Disassembly and Reassembly

©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial Education 1

• Whether buying a tower or desktop, it is recommended that it

• The desktop case is considered the most difficult to upgrade.

• The power supply plays the critical role of converting commercial

• There are two basic types of power supplies:

• ATX power supplies – Designed according to newer ATX design

• The AT power supply has two 6-pin motherboard power

• The black ground wires of these connectors must be in

• The ATX power supplies use a single 20-pin power

• These are +5V, -5V, +12V, and -12V.

• Most modern connectors are "keyed" by a missing pin or a

• Usually, the colored wire(s) in a power cable are positive and

• Some systems require that RIMM modules be added in

• Information on specific memory types can be found in their

• Connection to the primary or secondary IDE interface is with a

• First, the jumper settings should be properly set.

• The designation of a hard drive or CD-ROM drive as either

• A cautionary note: Moving the computer with the power on

• If after you assemble a PC, and load the operating system,

• Alt + F1 key, etc.

©2003 Texas Trade and Industrial Education 1

• Whether buying a tower or desktop, it is recommended that it

• The desktop case is considered the most difficult to upgrade.

• The power supply plays the critical role of converting commercial

• There are two basic types of power supplies:

• ATX power supplies – Designed according to newer ATX design

• The AT power supply has two 6

• The black ground wires of these connectors must be in

• The ATX power supplies use a single 20

• These are +5V, -5V, +12V, and -12V.

• Most modern connectors are "keyed" by a missing pin or a

• Usually, the colored wire(s) in a power cable are positive and

• Some systems require that RIMM modules be added in

• Information on specific memory types can be found in their

Student Name: ________________ Date: