DIVISION OF GEN.

TRIAS CITY
Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in Technology and Livelihood Education 10 (TLE)
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING G10

QUARTER 1–WEEK 4: COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Name of Learner: ________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Grade & Section: ________________________________________ Teacher: _______________________

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY (MELC): Obtain necessary network materials in accordance
with established procedures and check against system requirements. (TLE_IACSS9- 12SUCN-IVa-j-33)

Objectives:
1. Identify the hardware to be assembled and disassembled
2. Recognize the significant of following the procedures
3. Perform the basic skills that are necessary to assemble and disassemble a PC

TEACH ME
Learning Task 1:
Assembling and disassembling a computer’s system unit is not as difficult as many people think when
they see it open for the first time. Once you know the basics, you will find that pulling a computer apart is like
a walk through a park on a sunny day. Make sure to follow the step-by-step procedures to establish a routine
for complete and efficient PC servicing.
You won’t need many tools to assemble a computer, in fact the only one you must have is the
screwdriver, but if you can get most of the following together, you’ll find things go a little easier.

Picture it out!

Look closely at the picture. Can you

make a conclusion on what the image is
all about?

https://www.dreamstime.com /illustration/assembling-computer.html

Learning Task 2:

Assembling and disassembling a computer’s system unit is not as difficult as many people think when
they see it open for the first time. Once you know the basics, you will find that pulling a computer apart is like
a walk through a park on a sunny day. Make sure to follow the step-by-step procedures to establish a routine
for complete and efficient PC servicing.
You won’t need many tools to assemble a computer, in fact the only one you must have is the
screwdriver, but if you can get most of the following together, you’ll find things go a little easier.

DISASSEMBLING OF COMPUTER
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.

Step 1. 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.

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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 screwdriver 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 side.

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. Removing the 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. Removing the 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. Removing the Hard Disk 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. Removing the 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. Removing the 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.

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ASSEMBLING OF COMPUTER

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. Install the Motherboard
Step 3. Install the CPU
Step 4. Install the CPU Heat Sink
Plug the CPU fan's power connector into the proper connector on the motherboard.
Step 5. Install Memory (RAM Modules) and Expansion Cards
Step 6. Install the Drives
Step 7. Connect the Power Supply
1. First, plug the large ATX power connector from your power supply into the matching port on your
motherboard.
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.
3. 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 8. Put in the side panel.

LEARN MORE
Learning Task 3:
SEQUENCING PROCEDURES. Arrange the following steps to disassemble a computer system unit. Mark the step
as 1 if it is the first step, 2 if second, 3 if third and so on…

Personal Computer Disassembly

______ 1. Remove the data cables and power connectors.

______ 2. Remove the memory and expansion cards.
______ 3. Remove the side panel.
______ 4. Remove the CPU.
______ 5. Fully shut down and unplug the computer.
______ 6. Remove the motherboard.
______ 7. Remove the drives.
______ 8. Remove the outside peripherals from the back panel.
______ 9. Remove the heat sink and fan.
______ 10. Remove the power supply.

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Learning Task 4:
Directions: Answer the following questions 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. What is the essence of following the correct procedures in connecting the PC parts?
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EVALUATE NOW

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
A. WRITTEN TASK

I. Directions. Read each question and their corresponding answers carefully and completely. Choose the
answer that best fits the statement.

________1. Which of the following is used to give supply to the motherboard?

A. 20/24 pin molex connector B. Data cable C. IDE cable
________2. The following is the wiring of front panel EXCEPT ONE.
A. HDD LED B. RESET SW C. SWITCH ON
________3. Which of the following are the wires that you need to disassemble first in computer?
A. Back panel wires B. Data cable C. Front panel wires
________4. The following are the internal drives of a computer EXCEPT ONE.
A. Flash drive B. Hard disk drive C. Optical drive
________5. The CPU fan is_____
A. plugged into the motherboard for power
B. powered directly by the power supply
C. self-powered

II. Directions. Identify the name of the given ports and write it on the box provided below.

1 2 3

4 5

B. PERFORMANCE TASK
Create your own flowchart showing the proper PC assembly and disassembly procedures. Make sure to
indicate all the important part of the process. Use accurate flowchart symbols.

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 Rubrics for Scoring
4 3 2 1
Following All directions You followed You followed None of the
directions were followed. most directions. some directions. directions were
followed.
Use of You used your You used your You used some You did not use your
creativity own ideas and own ideas most imagination. own ideas or
imagination of the time. imagination.
Effort You took your You worked You put a small You rushed through
time and worked hard for most of effort and did not work
hard the time hard
Quality of Very clear, Clear, mostly Mostly clear and Unclear, incomplete
work complete and complete and could be a little and not concise
concise. concise more concise

References:
TESDA Computer Hardware Servicing Module
https://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Assembly/
https://www.currentbuild.com/assemble-pc-build-1.php
https://www.hardwaresecrets.com/quiz/pc-assembly/

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