ASSEMBLY AND
DISASSEMBLY OF A
PERSONAL COMPUTER
PREPAIRED BY: RHOSTAN MONARES
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, AM/FM Antenna, Cable
TV, etc. Just unplug all the
cables for safety purposes. Now
that your computer is fully
unplugged, move your PC to a
clean work space, preferably a
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
unscrew by hand or by
screw driver on the back-
right side of the computer.
The left side has small
screws belsuse on that side
you can't access much on
the inside.
Step3. Opening the Outer Shell/Case
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
towards the back of the
computer. Now you can
remove the left panel. Just
like the other side, slide it
Step4. 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.
Step5. 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 labeled
"CPU FAN1". Το remove the
fan from the heat sink,
Step6. 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 unplugged,
unscrew the four screws
holding the power supply in
place, on the back of the
computer. Next, push the
Step7. CD/ DVD Drive(s)
First, unplug the ribbon 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.
Step8. Remove the Hard Drives
Same process of removing on step 7.
Step9. 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
Step10. 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.
