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Information and Communications
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Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter 2 - Module 4
Assembling a Computer

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Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10
Information and Communications Technology - Computer Systems Servicing
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 - Module 4: Assembling a Computer
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Quarter 2 - Module 4
Assembling a Computer

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Table of Contents
Page

COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Lesson 1. Computer Components

What’s In 1
What’s New 2
What Is It 3
What’s More 12
What I Have Learned 14
What I Can Do 15
Assessment 16

Lesson 2. Tools and Materials Used in Assembling Computer

What’s In 18
What’s New 19
What Is It 20
What’s More 23
What I Have Learned 24
What I Can Do 26
Assessment 27

Lesson 3. Assemble a Computer

What’s In 28
What’s New 29
What Is It 30
What’s More 38
What I Have Learned 39
What I Can Do 40
Assessment (Post-Test) 41
Summary 42
Answer Key 43
References 45
What This Module is About
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10 Information and

Communications Technology - Computer Systems Servicing Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Assembling a Computer!

In this module, you have a great deal of understanding of computer assembly and
able to apply the knowledge and skills on installing computer hardware and peripherals.
Those skills are essential for you to pass the National Certification II in Computer System
Servicing (CSS).

The lessons are introduced in progressive manner to make it simple and

understandable. After carefully answering the diagnostic assessment, reading all the
lessons, answering all the guide questions, masterfully performing all the activities, showing
evidences of learning, and finally answering the summative test then you have a
considerable knowledge and skills in installing computer systems and networks essential to
be successful in computer hardware servicing as one of the career.

Notes to the Teacher

It is recommended to master the competency before
moving to the next level .

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they
do the tasks included in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Grade 10 Information and

Communications Technology - Computer Systems Servicing Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Assembling a Computer!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create and accomplish.
Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and
empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace
and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

To begin, let us find out the competencies you will have gained upon completion of
this module.
How to Learn from This Module
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

Icons of This Module

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.
If you get all the answers correct (100%), you
may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a
situation.

What Is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding

and skills of the topic. You may check the

answers to the exercises using the Answer Key
at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.
 QUARTER 2: MODULE 1
Learning Components

LO 1. Assemble computer hardware

1.1 Plan unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed in accordance
with systems requirements.
1.2 Prepare unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed in
accordance
with systems requirements.
1.3 Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements.
1.4 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established
procedures and check against system requirements.
1.5 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out installation work in
accordance with established procedures and check for correct operation and safety.
1.6 Assemble computer hardware in accordance with established procedures and system
requirements.
1.7 Perform BIOS configuration in accordance with hardware requirements.
 What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
_____ 1. What best describes the picture at the right?
a. ) It serves as a pointing device.
b.) It serves as the processor.
c.) It serves as a pathway for the current.
d.) It acts as a storage device.

_____ 2. Which of the following devices responsible of converting data and instructions into
electronic form for input into the computer.

a) c.)

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b.) d.)

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_____3. Which of the following components is a High-capacity storage ?

a.) Hard Disk b.) Floppy Disk c.) Compact Disc d.) DVD
_____ 4. Primary storage is a category of computer storage, often called main memory. It
has
three functions except it
a.) stores all or part of the program that is being executed.
b.) Stores the operating system programs that manage the operation of the
computer.
c.) Holds data that the program is using.
d.) Interprets and carries out instructions.
_____ 5. What best describes of Central Processing Unit (CPU) ?
 a.) It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and
manages the flow of information through a computer.
b.) It is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for
processing and processed data (information) waiting to be sent to
secondary storage.
c.) It holds data even when the power is ON or OFF.
d.) It serves as a data pathway between several hardware components
inside or outside a computer

_____ 6. Why do we call computer as the most versatile form of electronic gadget?
a.) Because it is a multitasking gadget.
b.) Because it is expensive.
c.) Because it can perform complex calculations.
d.) Because it is a product of series of innovation
_____ 7. In what part of the computer system where the manipulation of symbols, numbers,
and letters occurs, and it controls the other parts of the computer system.
a.) in the CPU c.) in the hard disk
b.) in the keyboard d.) in the memory
_____ 8. It holds data, instructions, and information for future use.
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) Processor
_____ 9. It cannot erase or modify contents
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____ 10. It is a high capacity disc capable of storing 4.7 GB to 17 GB
a.) DVD b.) Hard Disk c.) Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____11. Which port you insert the keyboard cable?
a.) USB port b.)monitor portc.) audio port d.) vga port
_____12. Which of the following is not installed in the motherboard?
a.) RAM b.) CPU c.) UPS d.)Heat sink
_____13. Which of the following is an output device?
a.) monitor b.) keyboard c.) mouse d.) HDD
_____14. Heat sink is primarily designed to
a.) absorbed heat from the CPU.
b.) maintain the capacity of the CPU.
c.) provide electrical charge of the CPU.
d.) remove dust of the CPU.
_____15. Which of the following is not a computer peripheral?
a.) UPS b.) Voltage regulator d.) Speaker d.) HDD
 What I Need to Know

This module served as your guide to fully understand and master the competency-
assemble computer components . The content was logically arranged to help you master in
assembling computer components. The terms used were simple and understandable that
suit to your level . The lessons were arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
The module contains three main lessons,

Lesson 1 – Computer Components

Lesson 2 – Tools and materials used in assembling computer
Lesson 3 – Assemble computer components

After going through this lessons, you are expected to

1.1 identify the computer components necessary to complete the work in

accordance with established procedures and check against system
requirements.
1.2 state the function of each component.
1.3 identify the necessary tools and materials to complete the work in
accordance with established procedures and check against system
requirements.
1.4 state the function of each tool and material.
1.5 plan unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed
in accordance with systems requirements
1.6 obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out
installation work in accordance with established procedures and check for
correct operation and safety.
1.7 assemble computer hardware in accordance with established procedures
and system requirements .
 What’s In

Lesson Computer Parts

1 and Components
I know you are excited to explore the different
parts of the computer. Do you remember those major
computer components below? It is expected that after
reading, comprehending, analyzing and performing this
lesson, you can recall the different major components of
the computer and properly assemble those parts in
accordance with the system requirements.

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1

What’s New

Can you identify the name of the

major component inside the circle?
Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper.

1.

2.
11.

9.
3. 10.

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5.
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What Is It

Read the information seriously for you to

recall all the details of computer
components and parts . Good luck!

Major Parts of the Computer

Input Proces
s

Output
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 Input Components
It refers to devices that accept data and instructions from the user or from another
computer system. It is classified into two namely:

1. Keyboard Entry – Data is inputted to the computer through a

keyboard.

Keyboard - The first input device developed for the PC. Data is transferred to
the PC over a short cable with a circular 6-pin Mini-din connector that
plugs into the back of the motherboard.

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Figure 001. Keyboard

2. Direct Entry – A form of input that does not require data to be keyed by
someone sitting at a keyboard. Direct-entry devices create
machine readable data on paper, or magnetic media, or feed it
directly into the computer’s CPU.
Examples.

a. Touch screen - A display screen that I sensitive to the touch of a

finger or stylus. Used in myriad applications, including ATM
machines, retail point-of-sale terminals, car navigation and
industrial controls. The touch screen became wildly popular for
smart phones and tablets.
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Fig.002.Touchsreen
4

b. Mouse - The most common 'pointing device' used in PCs. Every

mouse has two buttons and most have one or two scroll
wheels.

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Fig.003.Mouse

c. External drive – a device used to store files and capable of

transferring files to the computer.

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Fig. 004. External drive

d. USB – a device used to store files and capable of transferring files

to the computer.
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Fig.005.usb

5.

 Processing components

Are those components/parts that are responsible to process all data inputted
in the computer.

Examples:
1. Motherboard / Mainboard / System Board- The main circuit board of a computer. It
contains all the circuits and components that run the computer.

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Fig. 006.Motherboard

2. CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a
computer system. It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are
needed and manages the flow of information through a computer.
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Fig. 007.CPU

6.

3. Primary storage- (internal storage, main memory or memory) is the computer's

working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed
data (information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage. Physically, primary storage is a
collection of RAM chips.

Two (2) Types of Memory

a. ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-volatile, meaning it holds

data even when the power ON or OFF.

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Fig.008.Read Only Memory

b. RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds

data only when the power is on. When the power is off RAM's
contents are lost.
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Fig.009. Random Access Memory

7.

4. Adapters- Printed-circuit boards (also called interface cards) that enable the computer to
use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary connections or
circuit boards. They are often used to permit upgrading to a new different hardware.

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Fig.010. Video Card

5. Power Supply Unit (PSU) - Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the
motherboard. It converts 120vac (standard house power) into DC voltages that are
used by other components in the PC.
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Fig.011. Power Supply

8.

6. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - Also known as hard drive, is a magnetic storage device that is
installed inside the computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for
data. In a Windows computer, the hard drive is usually configured as the C: drive and
contains the operating system and applications.

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Fig.012. HDD

7. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) - Designed to optically access data stored on a DVD. A
laser moves back and forth near the disk surface and accesses data at a very fast
rate.

Source: Deped ICT Grade 10 module

Fig.013. DVD
8. A computer case, also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, or cabinet, is
the enclosure that contains most of the processing components of a personal
computer (usually excluding the display, keyboard, and mouse).
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Fig.013. DVD
9.

 Output components
An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment which converts
information into human-readable form. It can be text, graphics, tactile, audio, and video.
Some of the output devices are Visual Display Units i.e. a Monitor, Printer, Graphic
Output devices, Plotters, Speakers etc.

1. A computer monitor is an output device that displays information in pictorial

form. A monitor usually comprises the visual display, circuitry, casing, and
power supply.

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Fig.014. LCD monitor

2. A printer is a peripheral device which makes a persistent representation of graphics

or text, usually on paper. While most output is human-readable, bar code
printers are an example of an expanded use for printers.
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Fig.015. Printer

10.

3. A loudspeaker is an electroacoustic transducer; a device which converts an

electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound.

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Fig.16 Speaker

4. A projector or image projector is an optical device that projects an image onto a

surface, commonly a projection screen. Most projectors create an image by
shining a light through a small transparent lens, but some newer types of
projectors can project the image directly, by using lasers.
 Source: https://tinyurl.com/y8np2swq
Fig.17. Projector

11.
What’s More
Classify the
components as Input,
process or output.
Write your answer in a
separate sheet of
paper.

Component Classifi Component Classifica

cation tion
1 5

2 6

3 7

4 8
 12.

9 13

10 14

11 15

12 16
.
 13.

What I Have Learned

Your next activity will evaluate your

understanding. I want you to fill in the
blank with the correct component.

1.__________The first input device developed for the PC. Data is transferred to the PC over
a short cable with a circular 6-pin Mini-din connector that plugs into the back
of the motherboard.
2.__________ A display screen that is sensitive to the touch of a finger or stylus. Used in
myriad applications, including ATM machines, retail point-of-sale terminals,
car navigation and industrial controls. The touch screen became wildly popular for
smart phones and tablets.
3.__________ A device used to store files and capable of transferring files to the computer.
4.__________The main circuit board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and
components that run the computer.
5._________ The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer system. It performs
all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the flow
of information through a computer.
6._________ It (internal storage, main memory or memory) is the computer's working
storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed data
(information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage. Physically, primary
storage is a collection of RAM chips.
7._________ (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data only when
the power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.
8._________ Printed-circuit boards (also called interface cards) that enable the computer
to use a peripheral device for which it does not have the necessary
connections or circuit boards. They are often used to permit upgrading to a
new different hardware.
9._________ Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard. It
converts 120vac (standard house power) into DC voltages that are used
by other components in the PC.
10_________ Also known as hard drive, is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside
the computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data. In a
Windows computer, the hard drive is usually configured as the C: drive and
contains the operating system and applications.

14.

What I Can Do

Can you identify the major

components installed inside the
computer case? Write those
components in the column.

Components/parts

9
10
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15.

Assessment

Kindly follow my instruction. Choose the letter

of the correct answer and write on a separate
sheet of paper. Good luck!

.
_____ 1. Which of the following devices responsible of converting data and instructions into
electronic form for input into the computer.

a) c.)

Source:
www.ztenterprise.co
m

b.) d.)

Source
www.dansdata.
: com

_____2. Which of the following components is a High-capacity storage ?

a.) Hard Disk b.) Floppy Disk c.) Compact Disc d.) DVD
_____3. It cannot erase or modify contents
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____4. It has high capacity disc capable of storing 4.7 GB to 17 GB
a.) DVD b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____5. What best describes the picture at the right?
a. ) It serves as a pointing device.
b.) It serves as the processor.
c.) It serves as a pathway for the current.
d.) It acts as a storage device
_____ 6. Why do we call computer as the most versatile form of electronic gadget?
a.) Because it is a multitasking gadget.
b.) Because it is expensive.
c.) Because it can perform complex calculations.
d.) Because it is a product of series of innovation

16.

_____ 7.In what part of the computer system where the manipulation of symbols, numbers,
and letters occurs, and it controls the other parts of the computer system.
a.) in the CPU b.) in the hard disk
c.) in the keyboard d.) in the memory
____ 8 It holds data, instructions, and information for future use.
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) Processor

_____ 9. What best describes of Central Processing Unit (CPU) ?

a.) It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and
manages the flow of information through a computer.
b.) It is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for
processing and processed data (information) waiting to be sent to
secondary storage.
c.) It holds data even when the power is ON or OFF.
d.) It serves as a data pathway between several hardware components inside
or outside a computer
_____10. Which of the following components is not a storage device ?
a.) Hard Disk b.) Floppy Disk c.) Compact Disc d.) mouse
 17.

What’s In

Lesson Tools and materials

2 used in assembling
computer

Do you remember the basic tools and

materials used in Computer systems
and Servicing (CSS)? Can you name
the few of them?
 18.

What’s New
Which of the following tools and
materials are essential in assembling a
computer system? Mark check ( √ ) if
essential and wrong ( x ) if not essential
in the box.

TOOLS/MATERIALS TOOLS /MATERIALS

1 6

2 7

3 8

4 9

5 10
 19.

What is It

Kindly read the

information honestly for
you to evaluate and
use properly the
essential tools and
materials in assembling
computer.

Essential tools and Materials in assembling

computer
1. Tweezers - a small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up
small objects.

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Fig. 0001
2. Flashlight - A typical flashlight consists of the light source mounted in a reflector, a
transparent cover (sometimes combined with a lens) to protect the light source and
reflector, a battery, and a switch.
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Fig.0002

20.

3. Flat tip screwdriver - a screwdriver with a flat wedge-shaped tip that fits into a slot in
the head of a screw. screwdriver - a hand tool for driving screws; as a tip that fits into
the head of a screw

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Fig. 0002
4. A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an
electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one
unit. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance.

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Fig.0003

5. Phillips screwdriver- a screwdriver that is designed to be used with a type of

screw (called a Phillips-head screw) that has a slot in its top that looks like a
cross.
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Fig. 0004

21.

6. An antistatic wrist strap, ESD wrist strap, or ground bracelet is an antistatic

device used to safely ground a person working on very sensitive electronic
equipment, to prevent the buildup of static electricity on their body, which can
result in electrostatic discharge (ESD).

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Fig.0005
7. Cleaning brush - a tool made of bristles set in a handle and used for cleaning,
smoothing, or painting.

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Fig. 0006
8. Diagonal pliers (or wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers or diagonal cutters or side
cutting pliers) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire (they are generally not
used to grab or turn anything).
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Fig. 0007

22.

What’s More
Can you find the
essential tools used in
assembling computer in
the box? Write the tools
and materials that you
found in a separate sheet
of paper.

E Y C E E R U I M O H J E Y C E E D E D
N R V F G H K N M A K M N R V F N I N I
M F B Y A A S A D A L M M F B Y M A M A
O O Y U N J F F H E R D O O Y U O G O G
C I C L E A N I N G B R U S H E I O I O
F E N E H E Y C E E R U I M O H J N J N
R R N U K N R V F G H K N M A K O A O A
A N T I S T A T I C S T R A P U U L U L
N O J M T A N T I S A N O J M T N P N P
P J K C I N O J M T N P J K C I P L P L
L I M S U P J K C I P L I M S U L I L I
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D M O M N A N T I S A P J K C I P R P R
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Q A T R E T D M O M N A N T I S A P E D
W S I U I F U N T W E E Z E R I L I M
G S L T E F Q A T R E T E N I O U N O J

1._____________________________ 6.___________________________

2._____________________________ 7. __________________________

3._____________________________ 8. __________________________

4._____________________________ 9. __________________________

5._____________________________ 10. __________________________

 23.

What I Have Learned

For this activity,

kindly write the
functions of the
following tools and
materials.

1.Tweezer

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
____________________________ .

2. Flashlight

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ .

3. Multitester

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________.

4. Side cutting pliers

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________.

5. Phillips Screwdriver

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
 24.

Complete the statements

below by filling in the
blank.

1. A Tweezer is a small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking
up small ___________.

2. ____________ is consisting of the light source mounted in a reflector, a transparent

cover (sometimes combined with a lens) to protect the light source and reflector, a
battery, and a switch.

3. A Flat tip screwdriver is a screwdriver with a _______________ tip that fits into a slot in
the head of a screw. screwdriver - a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into
the head of a screw.

4. A ________________ also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic

measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit.
A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance.

5. Phillips screwdriver is a screwdriver that is designed to be used with a type of screw

(called a Phillips-head screw) that has a slot in its top that looks like a
_____________.

6. An antistatic wrist strap, ESD wrist strap, or ground bracelet is an antistatic device
used to safely ground a person working on very sensitive electronic equipment, to
prevent the buildup of ______________ on their body, which can result in
electrostatic discharge (ESD).

7. Cleaning brush - a tool made of bristles set in a handle and used for
__________,_____________, or ____________.

8. Diagonal pliers (or wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers or diagonal cutters or side
cutting pliers) are pliers intended for the ______________ (they are generally not
used to grab or turn anything).
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What I Can Do

Using multitester, write the steps in

measuring the voltage of the BIOS
battery.

STEPS:

1._______________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________

3._______________________________________________________

4._______________________________________________________

5._______________________________________________________

6._______________________________________________________

7._______________________________________________________

8._______________________________________________________

9._______________________________________________________
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Assessment

Choose the letter that

corresponds to the
correct answer. Write the
chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. When you measure the voltage of BIOS battery using multitester, the selector
switch is set first to what range?
a.) dc 10v b.) dc 50 v c. ) ac 250 d.) ac 750
2. Small object can be best pick up by using a
a.) shovel. b.) tweezer. c.) combination pliers. d.) wrench.
3.It is consisting of the light source mounted in a reflector, a transparent cover
(sometimes combined with a lens) to protect the light source and reflector, a
battery, and a switch.
a.) flashlight b.) candle c.) halogen d.) flood light
4. A multitester also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic measuring
instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical
multimeter can measure the following except:
a.) voltage b.) current c.) resistance. d.) lumens
5. A screwdriver that is designed to be used with a type of screw that has a slot in its top that
looks like a cross.
a.) Flat/Standard screwdriver b.) Phillips screwdriver
b.) Allen wrench c.) Combination of allen and flat
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What’s In

Lesson
3 Assemble a
computer
Do you want to learn how to
assemble a computer? First thing
to consider in assembling
computer is to install all the
processing parts in the computer
case.

CPU
DVD drive

Video card
Console
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Power Supply

Memory

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 What’s New
Lets have a recap of tools and materials and
components used to assemble the computer.
Use separate sheet of paper.

Tools and Materials Components/Parts

29.

What is It
The computer technician should be skilled
enough to assemble the computer
hardware to ensure its efficiency. You are
tasked to read and follow the procedure
in assembling computer hardware
 PROCEDURE IN INSTALLING COMPUTER COMPONENTS

1. Open the computer case

You can open the computer case by removing all the screws with used of driving
tools such as screwdrivers or Allen wrench depending of the screws used.

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Fig.00001. Computer case
2. Mount the Power Suppy

The power supply can be mounted inside the computer case using screwdriver.

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Fig. 00002. Power supply

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3. Install the CPU, Memory and Fan in the Motherboard

Extra careful should be considered in installing the CPU (Central Processing Unit.
See to it that you correctly follow the proper positioning of the grove. Use flashlight for
proper lighting.

Fig.00003. Central Processing Unit

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4. Install the CPU fan

After installing the CPU, mount the CPU fan/heat sink and lock with screws.
(note: apply thermal compund before install the fan).

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Fig.00004 CPU Fan

5. Install RAM

Align the notches on the RAM module to the keys in the slot and press down
until the side tabs click into place.

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Fig.00005. Random Access Memory

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6. Mount the Motherboard inside the computer case

Mount the Motherboard inside the computer case and fasten with screws using
screwdrivers. Connect all the wires from power source supply.

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Fig.00006. Motherboard

7. Mount the Hard Drive (HDD) inside the computer case

HDD installation steps:

1..Position the HDD so that it aligns with the 3.5-inch drive bay.
2..Insert the HDD into the drive bay so that the screw holes in the drive line up
with the screw holes in the case.
3. Secure the HDD to the case using the proper screws.

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Fig.00007. Hard Disk Drive

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8. Install Drives in External Bays

Install DVD drives in the computer case.

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Fig.00008
10. Install Adapter Cards

Adapter cards must be compatible with the expansion slots.

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Fig.00009

11. Install the Network Interface Card

NIC installation steps: (NIC)

1. Align the NIC to the appropriate slot on

The motherboard.

2. Secure the NIC pc mounting bracket.

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Fig.00010 network Interface Card

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12. Install the Wireless NIC

A wireless NIC enables a computer to connect to a wireless network.

Some wireless NICs are installed externally with a USB connector.
Wireless NIC installation steps:
1. Align the wireless NIC to the appropriate
expansion slot on the motherboard.
2. Press down gently on the wireless NIC until the
card is fully seated.
3. Secure the mounting bracket to the case with the
appropriate screw.

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Fig.00011. wireless NIC
13. Install the Video Adapter Card

Video adapter card installation steps:

1. Align the video adapter card to the

appropriate expansion slot on the
motherboard.
2. Adjust the adapter card until the card is fully
seated.

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Fig.00012. video adapter
14. Connect Internal Cables

Power cables are used to supply electricity from

power supply to the motherboard, HDD, and
DVD.

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Fig.00013. Power supply cables

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15. Connect the ATX ( Advanced Technology Extended)

The ATX has 20 or 24 pins

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Fig.00014.ATX cable

16. Connect Power Cables

SATA Power Connectors use a 15-pin connector to connect to hard disk drives,
optical drives, or any devices that have a SATA power socket

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Fig.00015.Power cable

17. Connect SATA Cables

The SATA cable has 7 pin connector.

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Fig. 00016.SATA cable

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18. Connect Power button, reset, and activity switch

Follow the color code in connecting Power,reset,activity light.

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Fig.00017.Switches

19. Attach all external cables such as keyboard, mouse, speaker, power supply, and
UPS to there intended ports.

1. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.

2. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.
3. Insert the keyboard, mouse cables to the ports; USB or ps2
ports.
4. Plug the power cable into the power supply.

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Fig.00018.Power cable

19. Boot Computer for the First Time

The BIOS is a set of instructions stored in a memory chip. Your computer is

ready for the installation of OS.

37.
 What’s More
This activity will help you master
how to connect switches in
motherboard. Your task is to label
the switch intended for the color
code below.

2
5

38.
 What I Have Learned

Complete the statements below.

1.I learned that inside the computer case, it is composed of very important components
responsible to process all data
namely;_________,_____________,______________ ,_______________,__________
_________,____________,_____________,
_____________,__________,___________.

2. Before mounting the motherboard in the computer case, it is important to consider if the
_____________,________________,___________ are properly installed.

3. HDD is used
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
___________.

4. Computer case
is____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Connect all the peripherals of the

computer. You simply draw a line
with arrowheads

monitor

Voltage regulator

mouse case
Uninterrupted power
supply

keyboard printer

40.
 Assessment

Choose the letter that

corresponds to the correct
answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

.
_____ 1. Which of the following devices responsible of converting data and instructions into
electronic form for input into the computer.

a) c.)

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b.) d.)

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_____2. Which of the following components is a High-capacity storage?
a.) Hard Disk b.) Floppy Disk c.) Compact Disc d.) DVD
_____3. Cannot erase or modify contents
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____4.High capacity disc capable of storing 4.7 GB to 17 GB
a.) DVD b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) CD – ROM
_____5. What best describes the picture at the right?
a. ) It serves as a pointing device.
b.) It serves as the processor.
c.) It serves as a pathway for the current.
d.) It acts as a storage device

_____ 6. Why do we call computer as the most versatile form of electronic gadget?
a.)Because it is a multitasking gadget.
b.)Because it is expensive.
c.) Because it can perform complex calculations.
d.) Because it is a product of series of innovation

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_____ 7.In what part of the computer system where the manipulation of symbols, numbers,
and letters occurs, and it controls the other parts of the computer system.
a.) in the CPU b.) in the hard disk
c.) in the keyboard d.) in the memory
____ 8 It holds data, instructions, and information for future use.
a.)The CPU b.) Hard Disk c. Storage d.) Processor
_____ 9. What best describes of Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
a.) It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and
manages the flow of information through a computer.
b.) It is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for
processing and processed data (information) waiting to be sent to
secondary storage.
c.) It holds data even when the power is ON or OFF.
d.) It serves as a data pathway between several hardware components inside
or outside a computer
_____10. Which of the following components is not a storage ?
a.) Hard Disk b.) Floppy Disk c.) Compact Disc d.) mouse
_____11. Which port you insert the keyboard cable?
a.) USB port b.) monitor port c.) audio port d.) VGA port
_____12. Which of the following is not installed in the motherboard?
a.) RAM b.) CPU c.) UPS d.)Heat sink
_____13. Which of the following is an output device?
a.) monitor b.) keyboard c.) mouse d.) HDD
_____14. Heat sink is primarily designed to
a.) absorbed heat from the CPU.
b.) maintain the capacity of the CPU.
c.) provide electrical charge of the CPU.
d.) remove dust of the CPU.
_____15. Which of the following is not a computer peripheral?
a.) UPS b.) Voltage regulator d.) Speaker d.) HDD

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Key to Answers
What I know pp1 Whats new pp 4 Whats more pp12
1.d 1.monitor 1. printer
2.b 2. speaker 2.CPU
ANSWER KEY
3.a 3. mouse 3. power supply
4.b 4. keyboard 4. speaker
5.a 5.motherboard
6.d 6.power supply
7.a 7.RAM
8.b 8.video card
9.d 9.DVD drive
10.a 10. computer case
11.a 11. CPU
12.c Whats More pp23
13.a 1. cleaning brush
14.a 2. tweezer
15.d 3. diagonal pliers
4. antistatic strap
Assessment pp16 5. multitester
1. b
2. a What I have learned
3. d pp24
4. a 1. a device used to pick
5. d small object.
6. a 2.a device that provides
7. a enough light powered by
8. b batteries.
9. a 3. a device used to
10. d measure voltage,
Whats New pp 19 resistence and current.
1. /
2 ./ pp25
3. x 1. object
4. x 2. flashlight
5. / 3. flat
6. / 4. multitester
7. x 5.cross
8. x 6.static electricity
9. / 7.cleaning, smoothing, or
10. / painting
8. cutting of wire

43.
What Can I do pp 26 Whats More pp46 What can I do pp47
1. Set the selector switch 1. activity light 1. motherboard
to x1 then short the + 2.reset switch 2.CPU
probe to – probe of the 3. 5v dc 3.RAM
tester and slowly adjust 4.power LED 4.video card
pointer to zero position 5.power supply
by turning zero knob to What I have learned pp47 6.audio card
ensure correct reading. a. 7.network card
2. set to dc 10 volt range 1. power supply 8.DVD drive
3.attach the + probe to + 2. motherboard 9.floppy drive
terminal of the cmos 3. CPU 10.HDD
battery. 4. RAM Assessment pp49
3. attach the – probe to 5. HDD 1.b
the – terminal of the cmos 6. DVD drive 2.a
battery 7. audio card 3. d
4. record the reading 8. network card 4. a
b. 5. d
Assessment pp 27 1. CPU 6. a
1. a 2. RAM 7. a
2. b 3. heat sink 8. b
3. a 4. to store all data files 9.a
4. d 5.an enclosure that 10. d
5. d protects processing 11.a
components . 12. c
13. a
14. a
15.d

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