LESSON 1: Disassembling a Computer
Introduction
You might be wondering why the lesson starts with disassembly and not assembly itself? Simply
because we want to learn how to disassemble so we can assemble it again from how we took out the
parts.
It is because in the industry, you will be performing disassembly especially in servicing, compared to
building a new computer and repairing and maintaining the computers in the workplace. You will have to
be familiar especially first with the system unit. We want you to learn how to assemble what you've
taken out (disassembled).
It is important that you have taken and reviewed the prerequisite module (Intro to CSS) before going
into this hands-on course.
TOPIC 1: Preparing for Disassembly
Before going into the disassembly proper, you will have to prepare all the materials that you will need.
TOPIC 1: Preparing for Disassembly
VIDEO: Disassembly Proper
Watch the demonstration video on Computer Disassembly below:
https://e-tesda.gov.ph/pluginfile.php/115507/mod_book/chapter/1793/Computer%20Disassembly
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TOPIC 1: Preparing for Disassembly
Performance Checklist
If you tried disassembling a computer on your own, this checklist might be able to help you if you've done
the job correctly.
Check the following if you've met the criteria:
CRITERIA
YES NO
Did you... ?
1. Unplug the System Unit before proceeding to disassembling?
2. Wear anti-static wrist strap and other PPE properly?
3. Remove the following safely and correctly?
a. Outer Steel/Casing?
b. Case Fan?
c. CPU Fan?
d. Power Supply?
e. Memory (RAM)?
4. Remove the Optical Disk Drive?
5. Remove the Hard Drive?
6. Remove the Motherboard?
H5P Activity: Arrange the following sequence
Arrange the images in the correct sequence
LESSON 2: Assembling a Computer
Introduction
Now that you've learned how to disassemble a PC, we are now going to proceed to assembling what we
just disassembled. Ideally, as seen in the last part of the disassembly video, you need to document the
specifications/status of the components before putting back the system unit together again.
A helpful tip is since you worked your way part by part in disassembly, now you are just going to retrace
your steps in assembling it.
TOPIC 1: Preparing for Assembly
Before going into the assembly proper, you will have to prepare all the materials that you will need.