The Do's and Don't S For Assembling PC!
The Do's and Don't S For Assembling PC!
"DO...":
1. ...assemble your PC on a clean, uncluttered FLAT surface.
2. ...use properly insulated tools to reduce the possiblity of static discharge from your body. These
can include plastic or rubber handle screwdrivers of the multi-headed sort.
3. ...use an anti-static wrist band if you have one available to reduce the possibility of static
discharge from your body.
4. ...use cable ties or zip ties to secure wires in the PC when doing cable management.
5. ...close up the case and cover the build in progress when you're not working on it, it WILL reduce
dust build up, especially if you're building over a period of time.
6. ...take notes while building and write down questions you come up with so that you can research
the answers, and or troubleshoot later issues that may arise.
7. ...take your time and make sure components are secured properly, and connected correctly. Refer
to manuals, or installation materials if you have them on hand.
"DON'T...":
1. ...assemble your PC on a couch, or a carpeted floor, or a chair, cushion, etc..
2. ...use a BUTTERKNIFE as a screwdriver. While convenient, it's all metal and is highly conductive
and will in all probability result in static discharge which can damage these complex components.
3. ...drag your feet across the carpet and touch the case just because you get a kick out of static
shocks. This WILL screw up the components.
4. ...use magnetic tools to install components.
5. ...use masking tape to secure ANY wires or components in the case.
6. ...handle open circuit boards or touch capacitors or resistors more than you absolutely need to.
7. ...plug in your power supply while you're working inside the box.
8. ...drill holes in your components because you think you can secure them better that way with more
screws.
9. ...modify connections to make them fit, or splice wires together to create your own connections.