This document provides instructions for assembling and disassembling a PC. It lists the necessary components for assembling a computer like the hard drive, memory modules, microprocessor, and power supply. It then outlines 15 steps for assembling the PC, such as installing the power supply, motherboard, memory, disk drives, expansion cards, and connecting cables. Finally, it lists 11 steps for disassembling a PC, which involves removing components in reverse order.

1. Assembling and
Disassembling a PC

2. Assemble a PC
• Necessary components for assembling a computer are:
– Hard Drive
– Memory Modules
– Microprocessor
– Power Supply
– Heat Sink
– Cooling Fan
– Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Cables
– Video Card

3. Assemble a PC
• Other components required for assembling a
computer are:
– Network Interface Card (NIC)
– Sound Card
– CD ROM
– Audio Cable for CD ROM
– Floppy Drive
– Floppy Drive Cable
– Power Cables
– Case (Cabinet)
– Modem

4. Steps to Assemble a PC
1. Select the proper system case
2. Open the system case
3. Install the power supply
4. Install case fan (if available)
5. Configure the motherboard
6. Install the microprocessor and heat sink
7. Install the motherboard
8. Install the memory
9. Mount and install the disk drives (IDE, SATA)
10. Mount the floppy disk drive

5. Steps to Assemble a PC
11. Mount and connect the CD-ROM drive
12. Install NIC Card and other expansion cards (if any)
13. Connect all the interface and power cables
14. Connect all connectors (panel connector, audio
connector, fan connector)
15. Connect the peripheral devices such as keyboard
and Mouse
16. Connect the monitor

6. Steps to Disassemble a PC
1. Disconnect external devices (Keyboard, mouse and
monitor)
2. Remove the system case cover
3. Disconnect all the internal cables
4. Remove the device cards
5. Remove the disk drives
6. Remove the RAM
7. Remove the processor fan
8. Remove the processor
9. Remove the motherboard
10. Remove the cooling fan
11. Remove the power supply