Computer Assembly and Disassembly

Computer disassembly - Step 1

• Unplug your computer and peripheral items

• Remove side covers

• Disconnect connectors

   

Computer disassembly - Step 2

• Unplug your computer and peripheral items

• Remove side covers

• Disconnect connectors

Computer disassembly - Step 3

• Disconnect connectors

• Remove standalone fans

• Remove the storage drive

Computer disassembly - Step 4

• Unplug your computer and peripheral items

• Remove standalone fans

• Remove the storage drive

• Disconnect connectors

Computer disassembly - Step 5

• Remove memory (RAM) modules

• Remove power supply unit

• Remove the storage drive

• Disconnect connectors

Prepare the workspace before opening the computer case.

• Open the Case

• Install the Power Supply

• Install internal drives

Insert the power supply into the case

• Open the Case

• Install the Power Supply

• Install internal drives

Power cables are used to distribute electricity from the power supply to the motherboard and other components.

• Connect Internal Cabl

• Install the Power Supply

• Install internal drives

Data cables transmit data between the motherboard and storage devices, such as hard drives.

• Connect Internal Cable

• Install the Power Supply

• Install internal drives

When the computer is booted, the basic input/output system (BIOS) will perform a power-on self-test (POST) to check on all of the internal components.

• Boot Computer for the First Time 

• Complete Physical Installation

• Install the Power Supply