The tower case protects the internal components like skin protects the human body. The hard drive stores long-term memory like the brain. Be gentle with your computer as there are delicate pieces that can be costly to replace if damaged.

2. • When looking at a computer for the first
time it is helpful to think of it as the human
body.
• The tower case would be the skin as it keeps
everything inside and helps hold it together.
• Be sure to be gentle with your computer,
there are many delicate pieces that can be
costly to replace if damaged

3. Fun Extension: Modern
motherboards often incorporate
graphics processing units,
integrate sound and are capable
of handling networks so there is
a possibility you will see a lot of
empty expansion slots- or spaces
created to add complexity to
your computer

4. • Your hard drive is going to look
something like this.
• If you want to compare this to
your brain, this is where your
long term memory is.

8. Extension: If you notice the area that looks like
a fan intake, you’re very observant. The video
card can end up one of the hottest parts of the
computer and need the extra help