ICTE 10023: Computer Assembly

Computer cases are produced in a variety of form factors.

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• Open the Case

• Install the Power Supply

Most power supplies can fit into the computer case in only one way. There are usually three or four screws that attach the power supply to the case.

• Install the Power Supply

• Open the Case

• Motherboard

After completing this section, you will meet these objectives:

■ Install a CPU and a heat sink/fan assembly.

■ Install the RAM.

• Open the Case

• Install the Power Supply

• Install the Motherboard

When handling a CPU and motherboard, make sure that you place them on a grounded antistatic mat.

• Install a CPU and a Heat Sink/Fan Assembly

• Install the Power Supply

• Install the Motherboard

Like the CPU and the heat sink/fan assembly, random-access memory is installed in the motherboard before the motherboard is secured in the computer case.

• Install Motherboard

• Install the RAM

• Open a case

Drives that are installed in internal bays are called internal drives.

• Install the RAM

• Open a case

• Install Internal Drives

Drives, such as optical drives and floppy disk drives (FDD), are installed in drive bays that are accessed from the front of the case.

• Install Drives in External Bays

• Install the Motherboard

• Install Power supply

An optical drive is a storage device that reads and writes information to CDs and DVDs.

• Open the case

• Install the power supply

• Install the Optical Drive

Adapter cards are installed to add functionality to a computer. Adapter cards must be compatible with the expansion slot.

• Install Adapter Cards

• Install the optical drive

• Install the RAM

r. An upgraded video adapter card can provide better graphic capabilities for games and graphic programs.

• Install the Video Adapter Card

• Install the RAM

• Install the optical drive