Disassembling/Assembling a PC Evaluation Rubric

Student Name:

Manufacturer:
Model:

Task with Little Help

Task Independently
Unable to Perform

Able to Perform

Able to Perform

Able to Perform
Task with Help
Hard drive capacity/space:
External location of hard drive:

Task
Comments

Assessment Criteria

0 1 2.5 3
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 don’t
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

Overall Ability to Perform Job: