Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

ICT – CSS 10
Assembly & Disassembly PC

Quarter 1 Week 5 Module 5

Common Competencies: Computer Standard Operating Procedures
Learning Objective: Assemble computer hardware

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HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully
enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

1. Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
2. Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
3. Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings and
skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
4. Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
5. Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
6. Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
7. Check your Understanding- It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
8. Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.

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 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

EXPECTATION:

• Identify the proper procedure in disassemble and assemble.

• Observe the proper procedure in disassemble and assemble.
• Apply the occupational health and safety procedures
• Perform the basic skills that are necessary to assemble and
disassemble a PC.

PRE-TEST

Directions: Read the following questions and encircle your answer.

1. How you will secure the safety of CPU?

A. By following the steps
B. By washing your hands first
C. By wearing the anti-static wrist strap
D. By listening carefully to your teacher

2. What is the use of anti-static bag?

A. A bag used for storing electronic components for inventory.
B. A bag used for storing electronic components before and after the activity.
C.A bag used for storing electronic components to prevent the loss of the
components.
D. A bag used for storing electronic components, which are prone to damage caused
by electrostatic discharge.

3. All of the following is the wiring of front panel EXCEPT ONE.

A. Power Led C. Switch on
B. Reset switch D. HDD Led

4. Before you removed the CPU fan, what is the first thing to do?
A. remove the four screws C. remove the cpu
B. remove the power cord D. remove the heat sink

5. All of the following is internal drives of the computer EXCEPT ONE.

A. Flash Drive C. Hard Drive
B. Floppy Drive D. Optical Drive

6. What is the last component to be removed in disassembly of computer?

A. Floppy Disk Drive C. Power Supply
B. Hard Disk Drive D. Motherboard

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 7. What is the first thing to do before you touch your computer for disassembling?
A. Unplug the cable and wires C. Unscrew the computer
B. Clean your computer D. Remove the chassis

8. Why is it important to prepare the workplace before you do the activity or work?
A. To ensure the safety of the student
B. To finish early before the time
C. To prepare the readiness
D. To arrange the tools and materials needed.

9. It is the cable that passed or saved the information being provided and process by the
computer.
A. Data Cable C. Sata Connector
B. P4 12V Connector D. 20/24 pin Molex

10. A power supply cable used with motherboards that have an Intel Pentium 4 or
later processor.
A. Sata Port C. P4 12V Connector
B. Sata Cable D. 4 Pin Berg

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Give the function of the given parts.

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

One of the basic skills that you must acquire in computer system servicing is to
independently assemble and disassemble a personal computer or simply setting up a
PC. After familiarizing with all the tools, devices, peripherals and safety precautions I
believe that you are now ready to gain another experience in CSS by going through
this lesson.

TOPIC 1: DISASSEMBLE OF COMPUTER

Objectives

1. Identify the hardware to be disassembled.

2. Recognize the significant of following the procedure in disassemble.
3. Demonstrate the steps in disassembling of the personal computer.

LEARNING CONTENT

Before starting computer disassembly, make sure you have the tools you need
and they're all close by and handy and be sure to have a container to keep the screws
in so you have them when you want to put things back together.

Step1. Unplugging

The first thing you do is to unplug every cable that is plugged in to your
computer. That includes the cables such as Power, USB, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet,
Ethernet, Modem, etc. Just unplug all the cables for safety purposes.

Step 2. Opening the Outer Shell/Case

 First, unscrew the four screws at the back of the computer. On most computer
cases, there will be large knobs that you can unscrew by hand or by screw driver on
the back-right side of the computer. The left side has small screws because on that
side you can't access much on the inside.

Step 3. Removing the System Fan

First, unplug the fan from the motherboard. You can find the plug by following the
wire from the fan. It should be labeled "SYS_FAN1". Next, you will have to unscrew
the fan from the outside. You should now be able to lift the fan out of the PC

Step 4. Removing the CPU Fan

The CPU fan is located right on top of the CPU heat

sink, which is a large piece of metal with fins on the top.
The CPU fan plugs into the motherboard in an awkward
place that is hard to access. But just follow the wires
and you should easily find it. It is labelled "CPU FAN1".
To remove the fan from the heat sink, remove the four
screws securing it in place.
Step 5. Power Supply

Unplug every wire coming from the power supply. You must disconnect the
motherboard (very large connector/plug), CD/DVD drive(s) power, internal hard drive
power and portable hard drive slot power.

Step 6. CD/ DVD Drive(s)

Unplug the IDE or SATA cable from the back of the drive. Once that is completed,
pull on the tab securing the drive in place, then push it out from the inside.

Step 7. Hard Drive

Unplug the connector at the back of the slot, and unplug the other end from the
motherboard. Also unplug the SATA cable from the motherboard and the hard drive.
The portable hard drive slot is secured the same way the CD/DVD drive is, with a tab.
Pull on the tab, then slide the slot out.
 Step 8. Memory (RAM)

To remove the RAM, push down on both tabs holding the RAM in place, which are
located at both ends of the RAM.

Step 9. Motherboard

The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the frame, which are indicated by
large white circles around them. Remove them and then lift the motherboard out of the
frame.

ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Answer the following in the space provided.

1. Why do we need to discharge our body before touching the computer components?
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2. What is the essence of following the correct procedures in connecting the PC parts?
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ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Given the graph below, write inside the procedure in disassembling of computer
without looking in the lesson.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Rearrange the Procedures

Direction: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order. Use alphabetical order
to indicate their order of precedence. The first number is done for you.

Personal Computer Disassembly

____1. Detaching the Hard Drive

____2. Detaching the power supply

____3. Opening the outer shell / case

____4. Pull Out the Motherboard

____5. Removing the CD / DVD Drives

____6. Removing the CPU fan

____7. Removing the system fan

____8. Unplugging all the cables and wires

____9. Remove the memory

 LESSON 2 – ASSEMBLE OF COMPUTER

Objectives:
1. Identify the hardware to be assembled.
2. Recognize the significant of following the procedure in assemble.
3. Demonstrate the steps in disassembling of the personal computer.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Write the procedure in disassembling the computer. Explain your answer.

LEARNING CONTENT
LEARNING CONTENT

Before you start, take an inventory of your parts. Do not begin assembling your
computer if you don't have everything you need. Begin the step-by-step process once
you are ready with everything you need.

Step 1. Prepare your workplace

1. Take Inventory:

2. Make Space, Make Time:

3. Prepare Grounding Protection:

4. Have the Drivers Ready:

Step 2. Prepare the Motherboard

1. Great care should be taken when installing the motherboard. First, take the
board out of its packaging and put it on top of the antistatic bag.

2. Before you secure the motherboard onto the PC case/chassis, inspect it

carefully for any visible defects.

3. Next, review the motherboard manual, to make sure you are familiar with the
motherboard layout and understand which socket is which. Manuals are
extremely helpful, usually easy to read, and include illustrations.
Step 3. Install the CPU

1. Use the unlocking mechanism to open the

CPU socket which is usually a lever.
2. Carefully line up the pins and place the
chip in its socket; it will fit only when
oriented the proper way. An arrow or a
missing pin on one corner of the chip will
show you how to line things up.
3. Align Triangular CPU and socket key
marks.
4. Lower the lever to lock the CPU into place.

Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink

1. Follow the manufacturer's directions to install the heat sink and the fan that
will cool the processor. If you bought an OEM CPU and a separate heat sink,
you may need to spread a thin layer of the thermal grease that came with the
heat sink over the chip to ensure proper transfer of heat (some heat sinks
come with this grease already applied).
2. Attach the clip that holds the heat sink in place keeping in mind that it may
require a fair amount of force. Again, follow the instructions that came with the
heat sink. They will show you how to fit it correctly. If you are in doubt, you
can visit the manufacturer's website for more information.
3. Plug the CPU fan's power connector into the proper connector on the
motherboard.

Step 5. Install Memory (RAM Modules)

In order to install the memory modules, insert them into the proper sockets and
push down firmly but evenly until the clips on both sides of the socket pop into place.
If your motherboard supports dual channel memory, consult the user manual to
determine which pairs of RAM sockets you should use. The motherboard and the CPU
are the brain and nerve center of your PC, so selecting these components is the most
important decision you'll make.

Step 6. Place the motherboard into the case

1. Some PC cases have a removable motherboard tray. If yours does, remove the
screws holding it in place and pull it out of the case.
2. Note the pattern of the holes in your motherboard, and screw brass standoffs
into the motherboard tray or into the PC case in the correct locations (ALWAYS
check the manual and follow their instructions to the letter).

Step 7. Place the motherboard into the case

3. Check the layout of the sockets on the motherboard, and confirm that the ports on
your motherboard's back panel match the holes on the case's Input/Output (I/O) shield
that is installed in your case. If necessary, remove the old I/O shield by tapping it firmly
a few times with the butt-end of a screwdriver, and then replace it with the shield that
came with the new motherboard.

4. Carefully position the motherboard on top of the brass standoffs, line up all the
holes, and use the screws that accompanied the case to fasten down the motherboard.
If you are using a removable tray in your system, slide the tray and motherboard back
into the case and then secure the tray.

Step 8. Connect the Power Supply

1. First, plug the large ATX power
connector from your power supply
into the matching port on your
motherboard. Look Figure X for
details.

2. Locate the smaller, square

processor power connector (you
cannot miss it - it is the one
sprouting the yellow and black wires) and attach it to the motherboard. Note: your
connector is usually located near the processor. As always, refer to your
motherboard's manual for the exact locations.

3. Use your motherboard user manual and find the

description about front-panel connectors.

4. Attach each of the tiny leads from the power and reset
switches, the hard-disk activity lights, the PC speaker, and any front-panel USB and
FireWire ports to the corresponding pin on your motherboard. The needle-nose pliers
are useful for manipulating small pieces.

Step 9. Install Graphics / Video

Cards
1. Begin by removing the
backplane cover from the AGP
or PCI Express X16 slot (the
metal piece where the monitor
connector will emerge)
2. Install the graphics board in that
slot, and then secure the card
with a screw

Step 10. Install Internal Drives

1. Make any necessary changes to jumpers on the drives before mounting them
in the case. A two-drive system (one or two SATA (Serial ATA- is a standard
hardware interface for connecting hard drives and CD/DVD drives to a
computer) hard drives, plus one parallel ATA (Advanced Technology
Attachment) optical drive, for example) is easy to set up; the SATA drives are
jumper less, and the optical drive can be set as master on its own parallel ATA
channel. Many cases have removable drive rails or cages to house drives.

2. Use the included screws to attach your drives to the rails or cage, and slide them
into the case. For externally accessible drives such as a DVD recorder, you can save
 time by installing one drive rail and sliding the drive in for a test fitting to make sure
that its front is flush with the case.

Step 11. Install the Add- in Cards

1. For each add-in card, you must

choose a free PCI slot.
2. Remove its backplane cover to
allow access from the rear of the
case.
3. Carefully position the card above
the slot, and press down firmly to
seat the card
4. Secure the card with a screw

ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Answer the following in the space provided.

1. What do you think is the main reason why we should never exert too much force when
attaching the cables of PC parts? Explain your answer. _______________________
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2. As a computer technician, why do think skills is a crucial factor? _________________

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ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Given the graph below, write inside the procedure in assembling of computer
without looking in the lesson.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Rearrange the Procedures

Direction: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order. Use numbers to indicate
their order of precedence. The first number is done for you.

Personal Computer Assembly

____1. Connect the Power Supply

____2. Install Graphics / Video Cards

____3. Install Internal Drives

____4. Install Memory (RAM Modules)

____5. Install the Add- in Cards

____6. Install the CPU

____7. Install the CPU Heat Sink

____8. Place the motherboard into the case

____9. Prepare the Motherboard

____10. Prepare your workplace

LESSON 3 – CONNECTING PERIPHERALS OF A
PERSONAL COMPUTER

Objectives:
1. Identify the ports and cables used in computer
2. Give importance in the function of ports and cables.
3. Demonstrate the steps in connecting the cables to ports in computer

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Write the procedure of the assembling of computer.

LEARNING CONTENT

When attaching hardware and peripherals of the computer, ensure that they are
connected to the correct locations or ports. For example, some mouse and keyboard
cables use the same type of PS/2 connector. So, you must know first the different
ports that can be found in the back panel of the computer.

Keep in mind:
1. When attaching cables, never force a connection.
2. Plug in the power cable after you have connected all other cables.

Steps in Connecting External Hardware of a PC

Step 1. Attach the monitor (VGA) cable to the video port.
Step 2. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.
Step 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port or USB Port

Step 4. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port or USB Port

Step 5. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.

Step 6. Plug the network cable into the network port.

Step 7. Plug the power cable into the power supply.

After connecting all the cables into their proper places, the picture given below should
be the appearance of the back panel of your PC.

Activity 1
Direction: Given the different cables, identify their functions as well as the part of
computer system each one supports.

1. What is your perspective why the power cable should always be the last on the
procedure of attaching parts? _________________________________________
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2. What do we need to check if we connect in the proper orientation or place the
cable to ports? _______________________________________________________
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 Activity 2
Direction: Given the graph below, write inside the procedure in connecting the
peripherals of computer without looking in the lesson.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

I. Directions: Arrange the following pictures in order and explain what steps shown in the
picture.
REMEMBER

In order to perform the skills in ICT-CSS, you need to be familiar and follow the
right process in disassembling, assembling and connecting the peripherals of computer.

Following the procedure in disassembling and assembling and practicing the OHS
standard can prevent us to damage the computer.

POST TEST

I. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the parts of the given picture below.

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3

1
4

10

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II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read the following questions and encircle your answer.

11. This is used to give supply to motherboard.

A. IDE Cable C. 20/24 pin molex connector
B. 4 pin molex connector D. Data Cable

12. It is the wires that you need to disassemble first in computer.

A. Front P. Wires C. Back P. Wires
B. Data Cable D. PS Connectors

13. All of the following is the wiring of front panel EXCEPT ONE.
A. Power LED C. Switch on
B. Reset SW D. HDD LED

14. All of the following is internal drives of the computer EXCEPT ONE.
A. Flash Drive C. Hard Drive
B. Floppy Drive D. Optical Drive

15. It is used with computer power supplies that connect to floppy disk drives.
A. 4 pin berg C. Sata terminal
B. FDD Cable D. 4 pin molex

16. It is the auxiliary or the additional power supply connector in the motherboard.
A. 4 pin Molex C. P4 12V Connector
B. 4 pin berg connector D. Pata Connector

17. A new data cable used for devices such as hard disk drives, optical drives, and
solid-state drives.
A. Data Cable C. Sata Connector
B. P4 12V Connector D. 20/24 pin Molex

18. This is used to power various component including hard disk drives and optical
disk drives.
A. 4 pin Molex C. P4 12V Connector
B. 4 pin berg connector D. Pata Connector

19. A power supply cable used with motherboards that have an Intel Pentium 4 or
later processor.
A. Sata Port C. P4 12V Connector
B. Sata Cable D. 4 Pin Berg

20. It is the cable that passed or saved the information being provided and process
by the computer.
A. Data Cable C. Sata Connector
B. P4 12V Connector D. 20/24 pin Molex
 Activity 2 - (Disassembly) Looking Back – (Disassembly)
Step 1. Prepare your workplace Activity 1 - Assembly)
Step 2. Prepare the Step1. Unplugging
Motherboard 1. The component may be
Step2 Opening the Outer
Step 3. Install the CPU bend and damage. Shell/Case
Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink Step3 Removing the System Fan
Step 5. Install Memory (RAM 2. proper handling of Step4. Removing the CPU Fan
Modules) components, following the Step5. Power Supply
Step 6. Place the motherboard procedure, accuracy of Step6. CD/ DVD Drive(s)
into the case the work etc. Step7. Hard Drive
Step 7. Connect the Power Step8. Memory (RAM)
Supply Step9. Motherboard
Step 8. Install Graphics / Video
Cards
Step 9. Install Internal Drives
Step 10. Install the Add- in Cards
Check your understanding Activty 2 - (Disassembly) Activity 1 - (Disassembly)
(Disassembly)
Step1. Unplugging 1. Prevention of damage
1. G Step2 Opening the Outer in the crucial parts and
2. E Shell/Case components in the
3. B Step3 Removing the System Fan
4. I computer
Step4. Removing the CPU Fan
5. F Step5. Power Supply
6. D Step6. CD/ DVD Drive(s) 2. Prevention of damage
7. C Step7. Hard Drive of the computer and
8. A Step8. Memory (RAM) organization of activity.
9. H Step9. Motherboard
Looking back to your lesson – (Disassembly)
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port High speed serial interface that is used with almost all
devices. It is used to connect latest model printers, pen drives, cell phones etc. it has
4 pins.
VGA (Video Graphic Array) Port - Used to connect monitors. It has 15 pins and it is a
female port.
Parallel Port - Also called as printer port. This is only for old model printer. It has 25 pins.
It is a female port.
PS/2 Port - Simple, 6-pin, low-speed serial connections commonly dedicated to a
keyboard and mouse
Audio Port - Intended for plugging in the speaker or headset.Monitor cable
LAN (Local Area Networking) Port - A physical interface often used for terminating PRE-TEST
twisted pair type cables used to connect computers onto a local-area networks
(LAN), especially Ethernet RJ-45 connectors
USB (Universal Serial Bus) plug is intended for USB port. Modern or new model of 1. C
peripherals like printer, camera, scanners and even other portable computer 2. D
attachments used USB type of plugs. 3. D
S-Video Port - S-Video connections are available on certain source components and 4. A
video display devices, and offer a higher level of video performance over composite
5. A
video signals.
PS/2 jacks are intended for the PS/2 port specifically for PS/2 type of keyboard and 6. D
mouse. 7. A
Serial Port - Intended for serial type mouse and older camera 8. A
registered jack," since it is a standardized networking interface and the "45" simply 9. A
refers to the number of the interface standard) is a type of connector commonly
used for Ethernet networking 10. C
 POST TEST
1. cpu fan and heatsink 11. C
2. power supply 12. D
3. power supply connector 13. D
4. hard disk drive/floppy disk drive 14. A
5. video card 15. A
6.front panel 16. C
7.optical disk drive 17. C
8.memory slots 18. A
9.cpu 19. C
10. video card slot 20.A
Check your understanding Activty 2 –
(Connecting Peripherals) (Connecting Peripherals)
Step 1. Attach the monitor cable to the Step 1. Attach the monitor cable to the video
video port. port.
Step 2. Secure the cable by tightening the Step 2. Secure the cable by tightening the
screws on the connector. screws on the connector.
Step 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the Step 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2
PS/2 keyboard port. keyboard port.
Step 4. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 Step 4. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2
mouse port. mouse port.
Step 5. Plug the USB cable into a USB port. Step 5. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
Step 6. Plug the network cable into the Step 6. Plug the network cable into the network
network port. port.
Step 7. Plug the power cable into the power Step 7. Plug the power cable into the power
supply. supply.
Activity 1 – Looking back- (Disassembly) Check your understanding
(Connecting Peripherals) Step 1. Prepare your workplace (Assembly)
1. it is the last because it is Step 2. Prepare the
shows that all the needed Motherboard 1. G
Step 3. Install the CPU 2. H
devices, ports and cables Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink
are already connected to Step 5. Install Memory (RAM
3. I
each other. It is the main Modules) 4. E
source of the electricity. Step 6. Place the motherboard 5. J
into the case 6. C
2. It is to prevent the issue
Step 7. Connect the Power
in the malfunction of the 7. D
Supply
devices and avoid short Step 8. Install Graphics / Video 8. F
circuit incidents. Cards 9. B
Step 9. Install Internal Drives 10. A
Step 10. Install the Add- in Cards
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Lawrence Rolluqui
https://www.scribd.com/document/380828448/lm-chs-140627062037-phpapp01

Donald B. Mandac
http://docshare.tips/cblm-computer-systems-servicing-nc-
ii_585667b4b6d87f96988b6091.html

How To Assemble A Desktop PC/Choosing the parts

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_To_Assemble_A_Desktop_PC/Choosing_the_part
s

How to build a computer Step by Step

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWB2UHCT0dw

How to Assemble a PC – Technology Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_-G9Cacx2U

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 Acknowledgements

Writers: Michael G. Ombao MT II - R. Magsaysay HS

Stephanie S. Afable Teacher I

Editors: Perlito N. Malaya HT-VI

Reviewers: Ariel D. Tosio – EPS

Aquilina Tiama – PSDS

Perlito N. Malaya - HT VI

Management Team:
Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division Superintendent-Manila

Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor

Lucky S. Carpio-EPS

Lady Hannah C Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS