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Assembling PC
Overview
◊ Assembling a PC is an important and significant task
for a computer hardware technician.

◊ The configuration of a PC depends on the application

for which the PC will be used.

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 Assembling a PC
 Introduction

◊ PC Assembling is significant for a computer hardware

technician.
◊ After deciding on the application, make a list of the
components and their required specifications.
◊ After the system is assembled use the BIOS settings to
configure your system.
◊ After configuring BIOS settings, partition your hard disk and
install the Operating system.

 Topics Covered in this

◊ Materials Required For Assembling

◊ Precautions for Assembling the PC
◊ Assembling Procedure 3
 Topic 1 - Materials Required for Assembling
Components Tools
 Processors Star Screwdriver
 Motherboard Flat Head Screwdriver
 Memory (RAM) Magnetized screw driver
 Hard Disk Drive Testing tools like Millimeter
 Floppy Disk Drive  Screws
 CD/DVD Drive
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Cabinet
 Speakers
 SMPS
System Cooling Fan

 Add on Cards like the video card,

Modem, Network Interface Card
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Topic 1 - Materials Required for Assembling

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Topic 1 - Materials Required for Assembling

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 Topic 2 - Precautions for Assembling

Precautions to be taken while

assembling the PC

◊ The components should be handled gently.

◊ The room should be free of antistatic charges and
static electricity.
◊ The person assembling the system should wear
antistatic wrist strap with proper grounding.

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 Topic 3 - Procedure for Assembling a PC

► Step 1
 Wear the gloves and the
antistatic wrist strap before
you start the assembling
process.
► Step 2
 Remove the side cover of the
case.
► Step 3
 The metal blanking plates used
which are to be removed for
placing the add on cards.
► Step 4
 The next process is to install
the motherboard.
 The fixings are called
standoffs.
 The fixings are generally made
of brass.
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Topic 3 - Procedure for Assembling a PC

 Step 5
◊ Before placing the
motherboard place the
blanking plate for the ports.

 Step 6
◊ The next step in the
assembling process is to fit
the motherboard on the case.

 Step 7
◊ Assembling the processor to
the motherboard.

 Step 8
◊ Apply a small amount of
thermal grease and place the
heat sink above the processor.

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Step 9
◊ Place the fan above the heat
sink to cool the processor.

Step 10
◊ Connect the RAM to the system
board.

Step 11
◊ Connect the Power supply unit.

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Step 12
◊ Connect the mass storage
devices
◊ Insert the CD-ROM drive from
the front side of the case

Step 13
Connect the floppy disk drive by
inserting it from the front side.

Step 14
Connect the front panel
connectors to the motherboard.

Step 15
Connect the Add on cards if any
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Step 16
Connect the peripheral
connectors like the
keyboard, monitor,
printer, serial ports.

Step 17
Connect the power supply
to the system unit and
the monitor.

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 Topic 4 - Installing Windows XP

Step 1: For clean Installation of Windows XP Booting from XP CDStart the System &
Press Del/F2 Key & in BIOS select CD-Rom as First Boot Device.

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 Topic 4 - Installing Windows XP

◊ Starting Windows Setup……

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 Topic 4 - Installing Windows XP

 Step 2 : Press Enter For Clean installation. ENTER TO CONTINUE….

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 Step 3 : Press F8 For Accept Windows XP Licensing Agreement.

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 Step 4 : Press “C” For Create Partition.

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 Step 5 : Give the size of Partition in MBs & Press Enter.

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 Step 6 : Select the Partition & Press Enter for Installation.

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 Step : Format the Partition using NTFS file system <Quick> & Press Enter.

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Step 8 : Now setup is Copying files.

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 Step 9 : Now System will Reboot.

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 Step 10 : Starting Windows XP.

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 Step 11 : Setup starts Installing Windows.

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 Step 12 : Select Regional & Language Options & Click Next.

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 Step 13 : Give your Name & your Company Name & Click Next.

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 Step 14 : Give the Product Key & Click Next.

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 Step 15 : Type the Computer Name & Click Next.

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 Step 16 : Select Date & Time and Time Zone & Click Next.

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 Step 17 : Installing Windows XP.

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 Step 18 :After Installing Windows XP System will Reboot.

◊ Windows XP Home Edition is Loading.

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 Summary

◊ The assembled system has an advantage of using different components

from different manufacturers and hence you will be able to customize
your system according to your needs.

◊ The Components should be handled with great care since if any screw
falls on the motherboard, the motherboard may be damaged

◊ The motherboard is made of sensitive electronic components and hence

it is very much essential to keep the motherboard in the antistatic bag
until required for the installation process.

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