Sipna College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati.

Department of Computer science and Engineering

Branch: - Computer Science & Engg. Class:- III Year
Subject: - CLab-II Semester:- VIth

Teacher Manual

PRACTICAL NO: 10

AIM: Assembly and Disassembly of PC

THEORY:

Components of Computer

1.Motherboard (SATA Capable)

2. Processor (CPU)

3. Memory (RAM)Optical Drive (DVD RW and SATA capable)

4. Hard Drive (SATA Capable)

5. CMOS Battery

6. Power Supply

7. Put back case left, right and front panels

8.Test Connection

Step by step instructions on assembling a computer

Once you know how to choose a PC, you can see how to assemble a PC. We thought some of you
may want the fun and learning of assembling a computer by yourself! It's a lot easier than you might think to
build a computer! Some of you may just have an interest in knowing how a computer is assembled or in
upgrading a part in your own PC.

Step 1:See how to choose a motherboard.

DO NOT SCRATCH MOTHERBOARD TO AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO ETCHINGS ON

MOTHERBOARD

1. Srew 6 motherboard standoff screws (they look like studs with screws), that came with the case into
the case.You might want to hold the motherboard carefully over the case just to visually line up the
motherboard holes and the case standoff screw locations.

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2. Make sure the screws do not fall on the motherboard and use a screwdriver that fits the screw well so
it won't slip out on the motherboard while tightening.

3. Also at some point in the future you may want another motherboard and you don't want a nightmare
unscrewing overly tightened screws.

Step 2: Install Processor (CPU)

There Are Two Types of Processor

1. Pinless

2. Pinin

1. Handle CPU with care touch only by the sides! Don't touch the socket on the motherboard! Note
location of a triangle marked on one corner of the CPU plastic cap that covers the CPU socket on the
motherboard.

2. Align gold triangle on CPU with the corner of the CPU socket where the triangle was noted, and also
align the two notches on the CPU sides with the CPU socket and place CPU in socket. Return CPU
socket .

Step 3: Install memory

1. Install one memory stick in memory slot 1. Desktop memory slots are now called DIMM
slots.Memory slot pairs are identified by being the same color. This could be memory slot 2 or
memory slot 3 on motherboards with 4 memory slots.

2. To install a memory stick, unlock the corner clasps on the DIMM memory slot you will be using on
the motherboard. Make sure the notch on the memory stick metal edge aligns with the notch in the
memory slot before inserting it. Make sure you insert the memory stick all the way into the slot. This
usually causes the corner clasps of the DIMM slot to click in and lock the memory stick in place.

3. 2.5v power supplied are required in any type of memory.

Step 4: Install hard disk drive

1. Check which empty slot in the 3.5 inch internal drive bay in the case would be best for the hard drive
to be inserted based on the least interference to or blocking motherboard connections.

2. If you're installing a solid state drive SSD as a replacement or in addition to a HDD you will need to
use an adapter bracket to install the 2.5 inch SSD drive into the 3.5 inch drive bay of the computer
case.

3. HDD required +5V or +12v power Supply.

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STEP 5: Clear CMOS to reset BIOS settings

1. Usually this involves simply moving the jumper from pins 1 and 2 on the CMOS header to pins 2
and 3 for ten seconds and then returning the jumper back to pins 1 and 2 where they stay.

2. +3V power supply are required.

Step 6: Install Power Supply Unit (PSU)

MAKE SURE VOLTAGE SWITCH ON PSU IS SET TO RIGHT VOLTAGE FOR YOUR COUNTRY!

1. You don't want the fan facing into a case wall. The PSU should rest on small ledges in the case.
Fasten 4 screws that came with the case through rear of case into PSU to hold PSU in place.

2. Tighten all screws with fingertip force only to avoid over tightening and potential damage.

Step 7: Put back case left, right and front panels

1. Screw back case left and right panels with thumb screws.

2. Make sure you get the sides correctly, a case side panel with a window faces the front side of the
motherboard giving the components ventilation.

Step 8: Test Connection

1. Plug in PSU power cord into PSU and to wall outlet and start computer. Use usual precautions when
handling electricity!

2. Test to see the following are running - all 3 fans - case, CPU, PSU, (and video card fan(s) if separate
video card installed). Test power button (PC comes on and off) and reset button (HDD LED light
blinks once).

3. Test to see all 3 LED lights work - PLED light (power on light that stays on when PC is on), DVD
LED light (comes on at start then goes off), HDD LED light (blinks initially).

RESULT: Thus we have studied about Assembly and Disassembly of PC

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