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Disassembling/AssemblingaPCEvaluationRubric
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Assessment Criteria
Opening a PC
Make sure workspace is clean
Make sure the PC is turned off
Verify that the PC has been unplugged from the
power source
Put on antistatic wrist strap
Create a backup of the PC configuration
Note the type of PC being worked on
Remove the power cord from the monitor, then
unplug and unscrew the monitor cable from the back
of the PC and set the monitor aside
Locate screws on the back of side of the case
Remove the screws and place in a container for
safe keeping
Carefully remove the case watching out for
internal wires and cables
Disassembling a PC
Note and record each part, drive, cable, and
connection
Avoid forcing the removal of parts (if they dont
come out easily, STOP and assess why)
Remove drives with their connecting cables
(makes the job easier by allowing more room for
work)
Place removed parts in separate space in the
work area
Remove expansion cards, noting the bays in
which they were originally located
DO NOT TOUCH the pin connectors on the cards
with your bare hands
Unplug and carefully remove the power supply
from the machine. EXTRA CARE should be taken
with the power supply as it still has a power charge
in it.

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Gently remove the CPU from the Motherboard by
unlocking the ZIF or LIZ (Zero Insertion Force)
socket. If the CPU is in a push-in socket, then use
the CPU removal tool that comes in the kit. Note: the
position prior to removal to prevent damage when
reassembling.
Carefully remove the Motherboard if needed.
Check to see if this is necessary (ASK YOUR
INSTRUCTOR IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT).
Evaluate the removed components as needed and
note all information for future reference
Reassembling a PC
If all parts are found to be in good condition, the
student can begin reassembling the PC using the
diagram created during disassembly
Closing a PC
Replace the case watching out for internal wires
and cables
Replace the screws removed earlier and plug in
the power source
Turn on and reboot the machine to make sure the
PC works properly

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