TLE Grade10

ADM Learner’s Material

Module 1
First Edition, 2020

Published by: Department of Education Division of Santa Rosa City

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GRADE 10
TLE
LO 1: Assemble computer hardware
(TLE_IACSS9-12ICCS-Ia-e-28 1.1—Plan Unit
Assembly)
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I What I Need to Know ?

 The focus of lesson 6-7 is assembling and disassembling computer

hardware in accordance with established procedures and system re-
quirements.

After going through this module, you are expected to demonstrate

an understanding of the following:
• 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.
I What is New ?
Activity 1. Let us determine how much you already know about com-
puter hardware.

Directions: - Encircle the letter that correspond to the picture.

1. A. Motherboard
B. Hard disk
C. Optical drive
D. Floppy drive

2. A. Motherboard
B. Hard disk
C. Optical drive
D. Floppy drive

3. A. System fan
B. CPU fan
C. Exhaust fan
D. Video Card fan

4. A. Motherboard
B. Hard disk
C. Optical drive
D. Floppy drive

5. A. Computer Case
B. Side Panel
C. Power supply
D. AVR
D What I Know?
Activity 1. Let us determine how much you already know about differ-
ent computer hardware in planning unit assembly.

Directions: - Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the first step in disassembling a computer?

A. Opening the outer case B. Removing the system fan
C. Unplugging D. Removing the CPU fan
2. What is the second step in disassembling a computer?
A. Opening the outer case B. Removing the system fan
C. Unplugging D. Removing the CPU fan
3. What is the third step in disassembling a computer?
A. Opening the outer case B. Removing the system fan
C. Unplugging D. Removing the CPU fan
4. What is the forth step in disassembling a computer?
A. Opening the outer case B. Removing the system fan
C. Unplugging D. Removing the CPU fan
5. What is the fifth step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
6. What is the sixth step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
7. What is the seventh step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
8. What is the eight step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
9. What is the ninth step in disassembling a computer?
A. Removing the video card B. Removing the side panel
C. Removing the motherboard D. Removing the LAN card
D What I Know?

10. If you are assembling/disassembling a computer, once in every 5

minutes you should touch a object to avoid computer hard-
ware components to be shocked.
A. Charged B. Grounded C. Moist D. Dry
11. Fully shut down and the computer before you make
any attempts to disassemble the tower.
A. Switch on B. clean C. Unplug D. Dry
12. Never attempt to the power source, a box attached to the
side or bottom of the unit to which all cables are connected.
A. Remove B. Construct C. Unplug D. Switch off
13. Be careful not to any small parts
A. Detach B. Keep C. Throw D. Drop
14. Take off any objects on your arms or fingers such as
bracelets, watch, ring, etc.
A. Ceramic B. Plastic C. Metal D. Magnetic
15. All of the following can damage computer components except
.
A. Moisture B. Dust C. Shock D. Tape

D What is in?

This lesson will help you to follow assembling and disassembling com-
puter hardware in accordance with established procedures and system
requirements. All you need to do is to read carefully all the topics and
apply the skills you’ve gained through the distinct activities provided
in this module.

Before you are going through this lesson, answer the following ques-
tions.

1. What processes do you know in disassembling PC?

2. What are the safety precautions you know in doing PC disas-
sembly?
D What is it?

TOPIC 1. Personal Computer Disassembly

A few warnings and reminders before you start disassembling
your computer tower to keep both your unit and yourself safe.

1. Fully shut down and unplug the computer before you make any attempts to
disassemble the tower.

2. Take off any metal objects on your arms or fingers such as bracelets, rings
or watches. Even if your unit is unplugged, there may still be some remaining
electric charge.

3. Make sure your hands are completely dry to avoid damaging any mechani-
cal parts as well as to avoid electrocution.

4. Work in a cool area to avoid perspiration for the same reason as seen in the
previous number.

5. Before touching any part within the tower, put your hands against another
metal surface (such as the computer casing) to remove static charge, which
may damage sensitive devices.

6. Prepare a place to keep any screws you may remove. A container or piece of
paper with labels for each part (casing, motherboard, CD drive, etc) is ideal to
avoid confusion between the similar-looking screws.

7. Handle all parts with care. Place each piece you remove carefully down onto
a stable surface.

8. If a component does not come out easily, do not forcefully remove it. In-
stead, check that you are removing it correctly and that no wires or other
parts are in the way.

9. Be careful when holding the motherboard, it’s underside actually quite

pointy and able to hurt you.

10. Never attempt to remove the power source, a box attached to the side or
bottom of the unit to which all cables are connected.

11. When removing any cables, wires or ribbons, make sure to grasp the wire
at the base or head to keep it from breaking.

12. Be careful not to drop any small parts (particularly screws) into unreacha-
ble areas such as into the computer fan or disk drive.

13. Take note that the three of the most damaging things to a computer
are moisture (sweat, drinking water), shock (electric or from being dropped)
and dust (any debris from household dust to bits of food).
D What is it?

TOPIC 1. Personal Computer Disassembly

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. Wear a grounding strap or touch
an unpainted metal part of the computer to discharge any static elec-
tricity. If you walk across a carpet at any point, touch an unpainted
metal part of the computer again to discharge the built up static elec-
tricity. Now that your computer is fully unplugged, move your PC to a
clean work space, preferably a carpet. The carpet is better than tile, be-
cause screws and other small parts will
roll around.

Step2. 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 un-
screw 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.

Once the screws are

removed, you can
remove the side
panels. On most
computers, they
just slide off. Start
with the left side
panel (the side that
once had the
knobs), slide it to-
wards the back of
the computer. Now you can remove the left panel. Just like the other
side, slide it towards the back of the computer

NOTICE: If you are working on a carpet, about every five minutes touch
something that is grounded (Sink faucet / pipe, wire coming from the
ground part of a wall outlet). This is done so you do not shock your
motherboard or other parts.
D What is it?

Step3. 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 awk-
ward place, that is hard to access. But
just follow the wires and Side Pane l
System Fan you should easily find it. It
is labeled "CPU FAN1". To remove the
fan from the heat sink, remove the four
screws securing it in place.

Step 5. Power Supply - The first thing

to do is 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. Once everything is un-
plugged, unscrew the four screws hold-
ing the power supply in place, on the
back of the computer. Next, push the
power supply from the outside, and then lift it out.
D What is it?

Step6. CD/ DVD Drive(s)- This

one of the easiest components to
remove. Just push the grey met-
al and pull out the drive.

Step7. Hard Drive - First, unplug the

connector at the back of the slot, and
unplug the other end from the mother-
board. 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. To remove the hard drive from the
side of the slot, unscrew the four screws
securing it in place. You must be very careful not to drop the hard
drive, since it is very delicate!

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

links every component in the computer to-
gether. The CPU, RAM, and expansion
cards are attached directly to it, and every
other part of the computer is in one way or
another attached to it. 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.
E What is more?

Directions: Answer the following questions. (5 points each)

1. What is the purpose of using anti static tools and equipment before
PC disassembly?

2. What process or step would you add on the procedure on PC disas-

sembly mentioned above?

E What I can do?

Directions: Complete the table below.

Process Describe the step/process

Unplugging

Opening the outer case

Removing the system fan

Removing the CPU fan

Power supply

CD/DVD drive

Hard drive

Memory

Motherboard
E What else I can do?

Directions: Without looking the lesson, enumerate the step by step pro-
cedure of PC disassembly.

A What I have learned?

After going through the lesson, construct your own sentences that will
describe to the following words below to reflect your understanding of
PC disassembly.

1. Grounding

2. Forcefully

3. System fan

4. CPU fan

5. Motherboard
A What can I achieve?

Read and understand the statement carefully. Choose the letter of the
best answer and write the letter of your in your quiz notebook.

1. What is the fifth step in disassembling a computer?

A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
2. What is the sixth step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
3. What is the seventh step in disassembling a computer?
A. Unplugging the power supply
B. Remove the RAM
C. Remove CD/DVD drives
D. Unplug the hard drive
4. What is the seventh step in connecting peripherals of a personal
computer?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
5. What sound will you hear when you install a RAM module correctly?
A. Snapping of the locks B. Crack of the locks
C. Click of the locks D. Ticking of the locks
6. What process in disassembling a PC is in this
picture?
A. Removing system fan
B. Removing CPU fan
C. Removing power supply
D. Removing power cords
7. What is the first thing to do in removing the power supply?
A. Unplug every wire coming from the power supply
B. Disconnect the motherboard
C. Disconnect CD/DVD drive(s) power
D. Disconnect internal hard drive power
A What can I achieve?

8. The motherboard every component in the computer together.

A. Links B. Interconnects C. A or B D. disconnects
9. The motherboard has screws holding it to the frame, which are
indicated by large white circles around them.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 9
10. To remove the RAM, on both tabs holding the RAM in place.
A. Push down B. Turn C. Crimp D. loosen
11. What is the second thing to do in removing the power supply?
A. Unplug every wire coming from the power supply
B. Disconnect the motherboard
C. Disconnect CD/DVD drive(s) power
D. Disconnect internal hard drive power
12. The first thing to do in removing the hard drive is ?
A. First, unplug the connector at the back of the slot
B. Unplug the other end from the motherboard.
C. Unplug the SATA cable from the motherboard and the hard
drive.
D. None of the above
13. Wear a or touch an unpainted metal part of the computer to
discharge any static electricity.
A. Grounding strap B. Anti-static wrist strap
C. A or B D. Goggles
14. What is the third thing to do in removing the power supply?
A. Unplug every wire coming from the power supply
B. Disconnect the motherboard
C. Disconnect CD/DVD drive(s) power
D. Disconnect internal hard drive power
15. What process in disassembling a PC does this
image resemble?
A. Removing system fan
B. Removing CPU fan
C. Removing power supply
D. Removing power cords
I What is New ?
Activity 1. Let us determine how much you already know about com-
puter hardware.

Directions: - Encircle the letter that correspond to the picture.

1. What process in connecting peripherals is in this

picture?
A. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
B. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 key
board port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.

2. What process in connecting peripherals is in this

picture?
A. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
B. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 key
board port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.

3. What process in connecting peripherals is in this

picture?
A. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
B. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 key
board port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.

4. What process in connecting peripherals is in this picture?

A. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse
port.
B. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 key
board port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.

5. What process in connecting peripherals is in this

picture?
A. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.
B. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 key
board port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
D What I Know?
Activity 1. Let us determine how much you already know about differ-
ent computer hardware in planning unit assembly.

Directions: - Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the first step in assembling a computer?

A. Prepare the Motherboard B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU D. Install the CPU Heat Sink
2. What is the second step in assembling a computer?
A. Prepare the Motherboard B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU D. Install the CPU Heat Sink
3. What is the third step in assembling a computer?
A. Prepare the Motherboard B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU D. Install the CPU Heat Sink
4. What is the forth step in assembling a computer?
A. Prepare the Motherboard B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU D. Install the CPU Heat Sink
5. What is the fifth step in assembling a computer?
A. Connect the Power Supply
B. Install RAM Modules
C. Place the motherboard into the case
D. Install Graphics / Video Cards
6. What is the sixth step in assembling a computer?
A. Install RAM Modules
B. Place the motherboard into the case
C. Connect the Power Supply
D. Install Graphics / Video Cards
7. What is the seventh step in assembling a computer?
A. Install RAM Modules
B. Place the motherboard into the case
C. Connect the Power Supply
D. Install Graphics / Video Cards
8. What is the eight step in assembling a computer?
A. Install RAM Modules
B. Place the motherboard into the case
C. Connect the Power Supply
D. Install Graphics / Video Cards
9. What is the ninth step in assembling a computer?
A. Install Internal Drives B. Install the Add- in Cards
C. Install the printer D. Install the mouse
D What I Know?

10. What is the tenth step in assembling a computer?

A. Install Internal Drives B. Install the Add- in Cards
C. Install the printer D. Install the mouse
11. What is the fourth step in connecting peripherals of a personal
computer?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
12. What is the fifth step in connecting peripherals of a personal com-
puter?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
13. What is the sixth step in connecting peripherals of a personal com-
puter?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
14. What is the seventh step in connecting peripherals of a personal
computer?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
15. What sound will you hear when you install a RAM module correctly?
A. Snapping of the locks B. Crack of the locks
C. Click of the locks D. Ticking of the locks
D What is in?

This lesson will help you to follow assembling and disassembling com-
puter hardware in accordance with established procedures and system
requirements. All you need to do is to read carefully all the topics and
apply the skills you’ve gained through the distinct activities provided
in this module.

Before you are going through this lesson, answer the following ques-
tions.

1. What processes do you know in assembling PC?

2. What are the safety precautions you know in doing PC assem-
bly?
D What is it?

TOPIC 2. Step by Step Computer Assembly

Now that you are done with the disassembly, you have gained enough
skills. Next in line is the PC Assembly, exert more effort and patience.
Just follow the step by step procedures and illustrations below and
surely you can make it. Good Luck!!!

Step 1. Prepare your workplace

a. Take Inventory: Before you start, take an

inventory of your parts. Do not begin assem-
bling your computer if you don't have every-
thing you need. Begin the step-by-step pro-
cess once you are ready with everything you
need.

b. Make Space, Make Time: Building a PC takes up space - about a

dining room table worth. So make sure you have plenty of working
room and a few hours to proceed with minimal interruption. Work on a
flat, stable table top surface, or bare floor, where you have room to lay-
out all of the items.

c. Prepare Grounding Protection: Use an

inexpensive antistatic wrist strap. It is the
perfect preventive measure if you have no al-
ternative to working on carpet. Remember, a
table top or bare floor is always the best
place to build your system. Make sure you
are wearing your antistatic wrist strap cor-
rectly (it does you no good at all if you do not
wear it!), and you are ready to proceed.

d. Have the Drivers Ready: Assuming you have another internet con-
nected PC, download the latest drivers from the vendors' websites for
each component you will be installing. Sometimes drivers are updated
between the time the component was manufactured and the time you
are installing it. It is always best to have the latest. Copy them to a CD
for easy access.
D What is it?

Step 2. Prepare the Motherboard

a. 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 it
came in. Remember, you always want
to safeguard your components from
potentially hazardous static electricity
(wear your strap).

b. Before you secure the motherboard onto the PC case/chassis, in-

spect it carefully for any visible defects.

c. 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 illus-
trations. Below you can find instructions on how to install the proces-
sor, the heat sink and the memory modules on the motherboard. You
should not place the motherboard in the computer case until you are
told to do so.

Step 3. Install the CPU

a. Use the unlocking mechanism to open

the CPU socket which is usually a lever.

b. 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.

c. Align Triangular CPU and socket key

marks as shown in the illustration.

d. Lower the lever to lock the CPU into place.

D What is it?

Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink

a. 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 al-
ready applied).

b. 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 infor-
mation.

c. Plug the CPU fan's power connector into the proper connector on the
motherboard.

Step 5. Install Memory (RAM Modules)

It is time for the ram to be inserted. If your

computer uses more than one stick like
mine, refer to the manual for which slot to
install the stick. If only one stick is going
to be inserted, place it in the slot closest to
the CPU.

The slots are keyed as are the RAM sticks,

so make sure the notch is lined up. Even correctly lined up it will take
considerable force, this is where having those standoffs in the correct spots
pays off. Having done this for several computers, I still get uneasy pushing
so hard on electronics.

You will know when they are set firmly as the

locking tabs will snap into place and hold the
RAM firmly in the slot.

Step 6. Place the motherboard into the

case

a. Some PC cases have a removable mother-

board tray. If yours does, remove the screws
holding it in place and pull it out of the case.
D What is it?

b. Note the pattern of the holes in your

motherboard, and screw brass standoffs in-
to the motherboard tray or into the PC case
in the correct locations (ALWAYS check the
manual and follow their instructions to the
letter).

c. 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.

d. Carefully position the motherboard on

top of the brass standoffs, line up all the
holes, and use the screws that accompa-
nied the case to fasten down the mother-
board. If you are using a removable tray
in your system, slide the tray and mother-
board back into the case and then secure
the tray.

Step 7. Connect the Power Supply

Making the proper connections is crucial

to successfully assembling your PC system. For-
tunately, manufacturers provide color-coded
power cables and unique connector shapes to
make the job easy.

a. First, plug the large ATX power connector

from your power supply into the matching port
on your motherboard. Look Figure X for details.

b. 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.
D What is it?

c. Use your moth-

erboard user
manual and find
the description
about front-panel
connectors.
You are going to
be doing work
that requires attention to detail and can be quite frustrating if you do
not go into it with the right attitude.

d. 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 nee-
dle-nose pliers are useful for manipulating small pieces.

Step 8. Install Graphics / Video Cards

a. Begin by removing the backplane cover from

the AGP or PCI Express X16 slot (the metal piece
where the monitor connector will emerge)

b. Install the graphics board in that slot, and

then secure the card with a screw

Step 9. Install Internal Drives

Now it is time to install your drives. This is an

easy process, but it requires attention to de-
tail.

a. Make any necessary changes to jumpers on the drives before mount-

ing 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.
D What is it?

b. 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 in-
stalling one drive rail and sliding the drive in
for a test fitting to make sure that its front is
flush with the case.

c. When the drives are installed, connect

power and data cables to each one. Paral-
lel ATA drives use wide, flat data cables
that can be installed only in the correct
way. Floppy drives use a similar but
smaller cable; SATA drives use a thin, 1cm
-wide data cable. SATA drives use a new
type of power connector that many power
supplies don't come with. Fortunately,
many motherboards ship with adapters for
converting a standard four-pin power con-
nector to a SATA power connector.

Step 10. Install the Add- in

Cards

a. For each add-in card, you

must choose a free PCI slot.

b. Remove its backplane cover

to allow access from the rear of
the case.

c. Carefully position the card

above the slot, and press down
firmly to seat the card.

d. Secure the card with a screw.

Many motherboards have additional sound connectors or ports

housed on small add-in boards. Some of these plug into slots on the
motherboard; others screw into the back of the case in place of slot co-
vers. Usually the additional ports are not essential to your PC's opera-
tion. For example, if you install a sound card, you do not need con-
nectors to the motherboard's built-in sound chip. Check your mother-
board manual to determine what each of these boards does
D What is it?

b. 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 in-
stalling one drive rail and sliding the drive in
for a test fitting to make sure that its front is
flush with the case.

c. When the drives are installed, connect

power and data cables to each one. Paral-
lel ATA drives use wide, flat data cables
that can be installed only in the correct
way. Floppy drives use a similar but
smaller cable; SATA drives use a thin, 1cm
-wide data cable. SATA drives use a new
type of power connector that many power
supplies don't come with. Fortunately,
many motherboards ship with adapters for
converting a standard four-pin power con-
nector to a SATA power connector.

Step 10. Install the Add- in

Cards

a. For each add-in card, you

must choose a free PCI slot.

b. Remove its backplane cover

to allow access from the rear of
the case.

c. Carefully position the card

above the slot, and press down
firmly to seat the card.

d. Secure the card with a screw.

Many motherboards have additional sound connectors or ports

housed on small add-in boards. Some of these plug into slots on the
motherboard; others screw into the back of the case in place of slot co-
vers. Usually the additional ports are not essential to your PC's opera-
tion. For example, if you install a sound card, you do not need con-
nectors to the motherboard's built-in sound chip. Check your mother-
board manual to determine what each of these boards does
D What is it?

Connecting Peripherals of a Personal Computer

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 connect-
or. So, you must know first the different ports that can be found in the
back panel of the computer.

Steps in Connecting External Hardware of a PC

Step 1. Attach the monitor cable to the video port.

Step 2. Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.
Attach the Monitor Cable
Step 3. Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port. Plug the
Keyboard Cable
Step 4. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse 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 pic-
ture in the next page should be the appearance of the back panel of
your PC.
E What is more?

Direction: Answer the following in the space provided.

1. Why do we need to discharge our body before touching the computer

components?

2. What is the essence of following the correct procedures in connecting

the PC parts?

E What I can do?

Direction: Given the graph below, write inside the procedure in connect-
ing the peripherals of computer without looking in the lesson.
E What else I can do?

Direction. Answer the following questions. (5 points each)

1. What is your perspective why the power cable should always be the
last on the procedure of attaching parts

2. What do we need to check if we connect in the proper orientation or

place the cable to ports?

A What I have learned?

Rearrange the Procedures

Direction: Rearrange the following procedures in their proper order. Use

numbers to indicate their order of precedence.

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

A What can I achieve?

Read and understand the statement carefully. Choose the letter of the
best answer and write the letter of your in your quiz notebook.

1. What is the fifth step in connecting peripherals of a personal comput-

er?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
2. For each add-in card, you must choose a free slot.
A. SATA B. DIMM C. PCI D. A, B and C
3. What is the ninth step in assembling a computer?
A. Install Internal Drives B. Install the Add- in Cards
C. Install the printer D. Install the mouse
4. What is the fifth step in assembling a computer?
A. Connect the Power Supply
B. Install RAM Modules
C. Place the motherboard into the case
D. Install Graphics / Video Cards
5. Carefully position the card above the slot, and firmly to
seat the card
A. Press down B. Twist C. Snap D. Crank
6. When the drives are installed, connect ca-
bles to each one.
A. Power & data B. Power C. Data
D. Ground
7. What process in PC assembly is this image?
A. Install the CPU fan
B. Connect the peripheral cables
C. Connect the power supply
D. Installing the CPU
8. What is the fourth step in connecting peripherals of a personal com-
puter?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
A What can I achieve?

9. What process in PC assembly is this image?

A. Install the CPU heat sink
B. Install CPU fan
C. Installing the Hard drive
D. Installing the CPU
10. If you are installing more than 1 RAM module, you
should insert it to the to the motherboard.
A. Middle slot B. End Slot
C. Closest Slot D. Any slot
11. What process in PC assembly is this image?
A. Install the CPU heat sink
B. Install CPU fan
C. Installing the Hard drive
D. Installing the CPU
12. What is the forth step in assembling a computer?
A. Prepare the Motherboard
B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU
D. Install the CPU Heat Sink
13. What process in connecting computer periph-
erals is this image?
A. Plug the USB cable into a USB port.
B. Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse
port.
C. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
D. Plug the network cable into the network port.
14. What process in PC assembly is this image?
A. Install the Add- in Cards
B. Install Graphics / Video Cards
C. Installing the Hard drive
D. Installing the CPU
15. What is the third step in assembling a computer?
A. Prepare the Motherboard B. Prepare your workplace
C. Install the CPU D. Install the CPU Heat Sink