Activity 2.3.4

2.3.4 Lab: Computer Disassembly

Print and complete this lab.

In this lab you will disassemble a computer using safe lab procedures and the proper tools. Use extreme care and follow all safety procedures. Familiarize yourself with the tools you will be using in this lab.
NOTE: If you cannot locate or remove the correct component, ask your instructor for help.
Recommended Tools
Safety glasses or goggles
Antistatic wrist strap
Antistatic mat
Flat head screwdrivers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Torx screwdrivers
Hex driver
Wire cutters
Plastic
Part retriever (or tweezers or needle nose pliers)
Thermal compound
Electronics cleaning solution
Can of compressed air
Cable ties
Parts organizer
Computer with hard drive installed
Plastic tub for storing computer parts
Antistatic bags for electronic parts

Step 1
Turn off and disconnect the power to your computer.
Step 2
Locate all of the screws that secure the side panels to the back of the computer. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the side panel screws. Do not remove the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place, such as a cup or a compartment in a parts organizer. Label the cup or compartment with a piece of masking tape on which you have written ‘side panel screws’. Remove the side panels from the case.
What type of screwdriver did you use to remove the screws? philips head srewdrivers
How many screws secured the side panels? 2

Step 3
Put on an antistatic wrist strap. One end of the conductor should be connected to the wrist strap. Clip the other end of the conductor to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
If you have an antistatic mat, place it on the work surface and put the computer case on top of it. Ground the antistatic mat to an unpainted, metal part of the case.
Step 4
Locate the hard drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the back of the hard drive.
Which type of data cable did you disconnect? IDE or PATA cable

Step 5
Locate all of the screws that hold the hard drive in place. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver to remove the hard drive screws. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
What type of screws secured the hard drive to the case?cross head srews

How many screws secured the hard drive to the case? 4

Is the hard drive connected to a mounting bracket? yesIf so, what type of screws secure the hard drive to the mounting bracket? cross head screws

CAUTION: Do NOT remove the screws for the hard drive enclosure.

Step 6
Gently remove the hard drive from the case. Look for a jumper reference chart on the hard drive. If there is a jumper installed on the hard drive, use the jumper reference chart to see if the hard drive is set for a Master, Slave, or Cable Select (CS) drive. Place the hard drive in an antistatic bag.
Step 7
Locate the floppy disk drive. Carefully disconnect the power and data cable.

Step 8
Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the floppy drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
Place the floppy drive in an antistatic bag.
How many screws secured the floppy drive to the case? 4


Step 9
Locate the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD, etc). Carefully disconnect the power and data cable from the optical drive. Remove the audio cable from the optical drive.

What kind of data cable did you disconnect? SATA or PATA cable

Is there a jumper on the optical drive? yes What is the jumper setting? set in primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary slave etc.

Step 10

Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the optical drive to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them. Place the optical drive in an antistatic bag.

How many screws secured the optical drive to the case? 4


Step 11

Locate the power supply. Find the power connection(s) to the motherboard.

Gently remove the power connection(s) from the motherboard. How many pins are there in the motherboard connector? 12


Does the power supply provide power to a CPU fan or case fan? yes
If so, disconnect the power cable.

Does the power supply provide auxiliary power to the video card? yes If so, disconnect the power cable.


Step 12

Locate and remove all of the screws that secure the power supply to the case. Put all of these screws in one place and label them.
How many screws secure the power supply to the case? 4


Carefully remove the power supply from the case. Place the power supply with the other computer components.


Step 13

Locate any adapter cards that are installed in the computer, such as a video, NIC, or modem
adapter.

Locate and remove the screw that secures the adapter card to the case. Put the adapter card screws in one place and label them.
Carefully remove the adapter card from the slot. Be sure to hold the adapter card by the mounting bracket or by the edges. Place the adapter card in an antistatic bag. Repeat this process for all of the adapter cards.

List the adapter cards and the slot types below.

Adapter Card
*Video card
*NIC
*Sound card

Slot Type
*Riser
*CPU
*RAM

Step 14

Locate the memory modules on the motherboard.

What type of memory modules are installed on the motherboard? DIMM and SIMM


How many memory modules are installed on the motherboard? in depend on the form factor motherboard


Remove the memory modules from the motherboard. Be sure to release any locking tabs that may be securing the memory module. Hold the memory module by the edges and gently lift out of the slot. Put the memory modules in an antistatic bag.

Step 15

Remove all data cables from the motherboard. Make sure to note the connection location of any cable you disconnect.
What types of cables were disconnected? IDE cable, Power supply cable


You have completed this lab. The computer case should contain the motherboard, the CPU, and any cooling devices. Do not remove any additional components from case.

Activity 2.2.2

2.2.2.1 Worksheet: Diagnostic Software

Print and complete this worksheet.

In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about a hard drive diagnostic program. Be prepared to discuss the diagnostic software you researched.


1. Based on your research, list at least two different hard drive manufacturers.
a. Samsung b. Toshiba

2. Based on your research, choose a hard drive manufacturer. Does this manufacturer offer hard drive diagnostic software to go with their products? If so, list the name and the features of the diagnostic software.

Manufacturer: IBM / Hitachi LTD.
Software Name: OGT diagnostic tool Version 9.0
File Name: Setup OGT 900.exe
File Size: 3.89 mb
Version: 9.0
Publish Date: 10,14,2004
Description: OGT diagnostic tool failure

Activity 1.4.7

1.4.7 Worksheet: Research Computer Components

Print and complete this worksheet.

In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about the components you will need to complete your customer’s computer. Be prepared to discuss your selections.

Your customer already owns the case described in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
Cooler Master
CAC-T05-UW




ATX Mid Tower
ATX, Micro ATX compatible form factor
2 External 5.25” drive bays
2 External 3.5” drive bay
2 Internal 5.25” drive bays
7 expansion slots
USB, Firewire, Audio ports

P2,216.10


Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a power supply compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
CAC TO5-WWC














P3542.11

Your customer already owns the motherboard described in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
GIGABYTE
GA-965P-DS3




LGA 775
DDR2 800
PCI Express x16
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
1.8V-2.4V RAM voltage
1066/800/533MHz Front Side Bus
4 Memory Slots
Dual Channel Memory Supported
ATA100 connector
RAID 0/1
4 USB 2.0 ports
ATX Form Factor

P4,126


Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a CPU compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
Core 2 Duo/ Extreme










Celeron 2.2 ghz
P4,647.01


Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a cooling device compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
Intel P4/ Celeron









Support up to 34 ghz
P5,041
Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research RAM compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
DDR2 Toshiba









1.8v 2GB cl5 667mhz
P1,967.52


Your customer already owns the hard disk drive described in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
Seagate
ST3400620AS



400 GB
7200 RPM
16 MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface

$119.99
P5,236


Search the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to research a video adapter card compatible with the components that your customer owns. Enter the specifications in the table below.

Brand and Model Number
Features
Cost
PALIT 8500 GT









512 MB 128 bit
P2,900

List three components that must have the same or compatible form factor.
●Processor ● RAM ● Motherboard

List three components that must conform to the same socket type.
●RAM ● Processor ●Heat sink

List two components that must utilize the same front side bus speed.
●Motherboard ●CPU

List three considerations when you choose memory.
●Price ` ●capacity ●if dual process is available


What component must be compatible with every other component of the computer?
●Motherboard

Activity 1.1.2

1.1.2 Worksheet: Job Opportunities
Print and complete this worksheet.

In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, magazines, or a local newspaper to gather information for jobs in the computer service and repair field. Be prepared to discuss your research in class.

1. Research three computer-related jobs. For each job, write the company name and the job title in the column on the left. Write the job details that are most important to you, as well as, the job qualifications in the column on the right. An example has been provided for you.

Company Name and Job Title
Details and Qualifications
Gentronics Flexible Solutions/
Field Service Representative
Company offers continuing education. Work with hardware and software. Work directly with customers. Local Travel.

· A+ certification preferred
· 1 year installation or repair experience of computer hardware and software required
· Requires a valid driver’s license
· Must have reliable personal transportation
· Mileage reimbursement
· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Advance Technology Electronics Corp.
Technician
● Bachelor degree
● related in computer hardware and at lease 2 yrs experience in computer hardware and software
● requires good communication skills
● must have knowledge of their function of the computer components
●Good communication and cross grouping collaboration skills is a must.
Microsoft Corporation
Network Techncian
● B.S in Computer science Graduate
● 2 to 3 yrs experience in network environment
● Master of OSPF, RIP, EIGRP and VLAN etc.
● And master IP addresses.
● CCNA certification preferred and other Cisco Certifications.

ACCURENT COMPUTER CORPORATION
Programer
● B.S. in computer science Graduate or in IT
● knowledge in JAVA, C++ and Visual basic
● 2yrs experience in computer programming
● Good working knowledge of basic software concept server & web-based systems.

2. Based on your research, which job would you prefer? Be prepared to discuss your answer in class.
I choose Computer technician or a network technician because I have some knowledge in computer components and their functions, and have basic configuration in RIP, OSPF, EIGRP and VLAN. And I have experience trobleshoot computers and during my OJt . and in the school we configure networks and IP addresses.