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Computer Disassembly

The document provides a step-by-step guide for disassembling a personal computer, emphasizing the importance of having the right tools and a clean workspace. Key steps include unplugging all cables, removing the outer shell, and sequentially taking out components such as the system fan, CPU fan, power supply, CD/DVD drive, hard drive, RAM, and motherboard. Each step includes specific instructions for safely detaching the components to facilitate reassembly.

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Computer Disassembly

The document provides a step-by-step guide for disassembling a personal computer, emphasizing the importance of having the right tools and a clean workspace. Key steps include unplugging all cables, removing the outer shell, and sequentially taking out components such as the system fan, CPU fan, power supply, CD/DVD drive, hard drive, RAM, and motherboard. Each step includes specific instructions for safely detaching the components to facilitate reassembly.

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Computer Disassembly and Assembly

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. 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 carpet. The
carpet is better than tile, because 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 unscrew 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.

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.

Step4. 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 Side
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"CPU FAN1". To remove the fan from the heat sink, remove the four screws
securing it in place

Step5. 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.

Step6. 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.

Step7. Hard Drive - First, 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.

Step8. 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

Step9. 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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