TLE7-CSS Mod6 Testing-Electronic-Components V3
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
Quarter 2-Module 6
TESTING ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS
Management Team
Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III
Regional Director
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Introductory Message
The hand is one of the most symbolic 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!
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.
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What’s More This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic.
What I Have This includes questions or blank
Learned sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.
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The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in
mind that you are not alone.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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What I Need to Know
In going through this module, patience is needed in reading and analyzing the
contents. Follow directions and/or instructions carefully. Give your best as you
comply with the required activities.
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What I Know
Before starting with this module, let us measure what you already know about
Testing Electronic Components (TEC). Answer the pretest below.
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_______12. Testing the product is done to detect the faults and
problems of a component.
_______13. The documentation of the test process should not be
reported to the relevant personnel.
_______14. The documentation of test processes will help in identifying
successful methods and efficient tools.
_______15. If you are performing a test procedure more than once, the
other tests do not need to be recorded or documented.
If your score is
11-15 Very Good! You may still read the module, but you are already
knowledgeable with the topics that we are to discuss.
6-10 Good! Go over the items that you find difficult and then you may proceed to
the lessons in this module that you don’t understand.
0-5 Don’t worry about your score. This module is designed for you to
understand all about testing electronic components, the tools, the methods,
and the procedures needed to perform very complex tasks. So, what are
you waiting for? Start your journey. Turn to the next page.
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What’s In
This module utilizes your knowledge from the previous lessons about using
and maintaining hand tools, some applicable methods in performing mensuration
and calculations, and few skills in terminating and connecting electrical wiring and
electronics circuit.
Before going over to the basics of testing electronic components (TEC), let us
start first with an exercise that may help you determine your prior learnings, and help
you open the door to what’s new about this module.
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Activity 1. Identification - Determining Tools Versus Components.
1. Multi-tester _________________________
Computer Motherboard
2. _________________________
3. _________________________
4. _________________________
CMOS Battery
5. _________________________
Power Supply
6. _________________________
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Diagnostic Card
7. _________________________
Cable tester
8. __________________________
Processor
9. __________________________
Memory (RAM)
10. __________________________
Graphics Card
11. __________________________
Graphics Analyzer
12. __________________________
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What’s New
This module includes some of the tools and standard procedures you have
learned from the previous lessons, which will be used in various testing methods on
electronic components.
This module also introduces digital testing tools and advance methods that
can do the testing job efficiently and effectively to meet the specification and
technical requirements of an electronic component to satisfy the job orders from the
clients.
The Tools
Based on the older practices and references, Voltmeters and Multi-meters
were used to test power output on computer power supplies. Testing was done
terminal to terminal and point to point of the circuit or component. (refer to the photos
below)
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https://www.amazon.ca https://www.ebay.com
The Methods
A few years back, technicians were using the BEEP ANALYZING method in
determining computer motherboard faults and problems. Motherboard problems and
fault has a corresponding beep code. Beep codes vary from manufacturer of
motherboards and version of BIOS. Refer to the table below for AMI BIOSs.
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motherboard.
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As the technology advances, PC Analyzers or Diagnostic Cards, and other
digital tools are being used to diagnose faults and problems on electronic
components because manufacturers and industries found out that some methods will
fail in some cases.
For instance, the Beep Analyzing method, as mentioned above, will fail
when the onboard speaker or buzzer of a motherboard is dead because the test
personnel cannot hear a beeping sound anymore. So, instead of counting the beeps,
PC Analyzers display digits or codes to signify faults and problems, and these
codes are the being referred to as an error code table or lists provided and specified
by the manufacturer of the testing tool. (see photos and table below)
Figure 5. PCI TYPE Diagnostic Card Figure 6. USB TYPE Diagnostic Card
The reading above in figure 5 displays a code. The user manual of the
diagnostic card has a list of codes, as shown in Table 2, with the corresponding error
that is different for every version of Interface software or BIOS version.
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These diagnostic tools come in various types. They are evolving from the PCI
type in figure 5, to the newer USB type in figure 6. These types are developed to
satisfy the needs of the users depending on the situation. For example, a newer
model of computers does not support PCI devices anymore, or older computers do
not have a USB port. Some manufacturers even develop the combination type for
more testing flexibility such as the testing tool below.
https://shopee.ph
Serial PIN
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Lesson
What is It
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If you are working in a manufacturing industry of electronics components, the
responsible personnel or the supervisor in your technical department gives you the
work instructions in a form of job orders to specify the task to do.
On the other hand, testing on repair shops sometimes refers to job orders
given by the clients or customers. It is the client who gives the job, but most of the
time, technicians already know what to do if the shop is already following
standardized procedures.
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What’s More
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Lesson
What is It
Planning is a must before any action. Without a plan, a test process will fail, or
will not meet the job order or client requirements.
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Form 2. A Test Plan
What’s More
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Lesson
What is It
There are four (4) basic testing methods done in manufacturing industries
and repair shops of computer electronic components. Each method can be done in
various procedures depending on the specific task and tools used. These are:
This test is usually done with the use of a MULTITESTER. Each probe of
the tester is positioned on each terminal of the capacitor to detect a
response. If there is no response, then it is confirmed that the capacitor is
dead. Refer to the picture below:
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https://electrical-engineering-portal.com
2. Voltage or Current Test – a method used to detect losses or increase in
voltage. If a power supply is expected to give a 12 volts output, it should give the
right amount of voltage. Higher or lower than specified is considered defective.
This test is usually done with the use of a MULTITESTER, or a POWER
SUPPLY TESTER. Refer to the photos on page 6 for a picture of the voltage
testing process.
Types of Test
The Run Button
Figure 7. Testi ng th e Cap aci tor
https://www.passmark.com/products/performancetest/download.php
4. Diagnostic Test – This is done to detect faults and problems. For example, if a
computer keeps on beeping at startup, then there should be a fault or problem
with the peripheral components or the motherboard itself.
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This test is usually done with the use of a Diagnostic Cards or PC
ANALYZER. Refer to the photos on page 8 for a picture of the diagnostic
testing process.
Overall, if the component is functioning well and performing as specified by the
manufacturer, then it is considered a quality product or serviceable product.
What’s More
Activity 4. Essay
Directions: Read and answer the questions briefly. Write your answers on a separate
bond-paper with A4 size. This will be compiled with your portfolio.
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Lesson
What is It
Evaluating the test process is important because it will determine the success of
similar future tests. It is done to determine the quality of the test procedures. It also
determines the performance of the test personnel and his technical needs.
To evaluate the test process, you must be able to answer the following questions:
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Below is an example of a test evaluation sheet. The evaluation sheet looks like this.
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What’s More
Directions: Refer to the situation in activity 3 on page 16, again. Assume that the
job order was completed by a technician named Mr. Technicio
Apprentice. Your task is to act as the supervisor of a repair shop. Make
an evaluation sheet for Mr. Apprentice. Refer to the example of a test
evaluation form on page 15, form 3). Write your answers on a separate
bond-paper with A4 size. This will be compiled with your portfolio. Do it
manually with a pen and a ruler.
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What I Have Learned
Directions: Copy all the sentences on a separate bond-paper with A4 size and
supply the missing words. This will be compiled with your portfolio.
1. I learned that there are four (4) basic known types of electronic
components testing such as _______________, ______________,
______________, and ________________.
2. Testing and measuring tools are used to determine the serviceability
and functionality of an electronic ___________.
3. Referring to the job order or _____ requirements makes the job
specific and guided.
4. To evaluate a testing job after completion, an __________ sheet is
needed.
5. A job order or client requirements contains the __________ of the
job.
6. In testing electronic components, planning comes after obtaining the
________ for testing.
7. Documentation means to __________ the details of the process.
8. The criteria for testing come first before the planning stage, testing
stage, and the evaluation stage ________.
9. Reporting and communicating to the _____________ personnel
ensures an efficient workflow and success of the test.
10. A client is also known as the __________.
11. Preparing and __________ the tools before and after using them is
a standard practice.
12. OHS policies must be observed because it means _______ first.
13. The testing procedures are usually done in places like
manufacturing industries, electronic component stores, and repair
_____.
14. Testing refers to the procedure of determining the signals and
_________ from an electronic component.
15. A testing tool is used to ____ signals and responses from an
electronic component.
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What I Can Do
Activity 7. Be an Evaluator.
Directions: Visit the site youtube.com and find a video tutorial on testing the
computer motherboard. Watch and observe the video, then do the
following:
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Assessment
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if you think the answer is wrong. Write your answers on your
TLE-CSS activity notebook.
_____1. The complete description of the job is not specified in the job
order.
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Additional Activities
Scenario Category
1. Submitting the test report to the
responsible personnel.
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Answer Key
Additional Activities
1. Evaluating
2. Testing
3. Planning
4. Criteria
5. Testing
6. Planning
7. Criteria
8. Evaluating
9. Testing
10. Testing
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References
I. Internet
1. https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/beep-codes
2. https://jucetize.weebly.com/uploads/3/7/2/0/37200949/
manual_postcard_32.pdf
3. https://www.2zars.com/reqmgmt.html
4. https://www.passmark.com/products/performancetest/download.php
II. Photos
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimeter
2. https://www.techspot.com/article/1965-anatomy-motherboard
3. https://www.newegg.com/2-tone-tekit-1-5-cable-kits/p/2A6-0040-00003
4. https://www.amazon.com/Optimal-Shop-Computer-Supply-Connectors/
dp/B00Q8SUYHW
5. https://www.domstechblog.com/signs-of-cmos-battery-failure
6. https://www.kenable.co.uk/en/computer-cables-peripherals/desktop-
cases/10301-500w-pc-case-tower-atx-power-supply-unit-psu-with-pfc-
protection-010301-5055492430878.html
7. https://www.onbuy.com/gb/post-diagnostic-pci-lpt-desktop-pc-
motherboard-tester-4-digit-display~c8576~p5129710
8. https://www.amazon.in/iBall-Baton-Cable-Tester-iB-PCBTEST/dp/
B00E3C6LJA
9. https://www.cnet.com/news/5-reasons-youll-want-intels-crazy-new-core-
i9-cpus-and-3-reasons-you-wont
10. https://shopee.ph/4GB-DDR4-2400Mhz-SODIMM-Laptop-RAM-
i.52911177.2081195428
11. https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/11/03/the-best-graphics-card-
under-250-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1660-vs-amd-radeon-rx-590
12. http://www.shopmadeinchina.com/product-image/AGP-PCI-E-Graphic-
Card-VGA-Card-Debug-Card-GPU_15518638.shtml
13. https://www.amazon.ca/Insten-24-pin-Power-Supply-Tester/dp/
B005CTCD6S
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14. https://acidx.net/wordpress/2011/12/how-to-test-a-power-supply-unit/
15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr70VyoACPg (Screenshot)
16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCu0ulBhKtk (Screenshot)
17. https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32825051033.html
18. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000237541622.html
19. https://shopee.ph/USB-PCI-PC-Motherboard-Diagnostic-Analyzer-
POST-
Card-with-2-Digit-error-code-display-for-Laptop-PC-
102293995.4918084331
20. https://www.ebay.com/b/Computer-Power-Supply-Testers/168059/
bn_1642015
21. https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/download-center/books-and-
guides/electrical-engineering/digital-multimeter
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ROWEL SUCO AVILA
Teacher – 1
BSIT
Major in Social Studies
TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS
1. Licensed Professional Teacher (PRC)
TEACHING/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCES
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