What is PC assembly?

The assembly of a computer is a process that involves placing

correctly all the parts of a computer so that everything works
efficiently in order to then install the operating system and other programs of
according to the user's needs.

What is a PC assembly technician?

A PC assembly technician is the qualified person to carry out the assembly or

assembly of a computer, attention and repair of individual equipment or
network configuration and installation.

What is a computer?

It is an electronic device that receives, stores, retrieves, processes, and produces.

information through a combination of machine (Hardware) and instructions or
programs (Software) installed on it.

The personal computer, also known as PC (by its initials in English, Personal)
A computer is a machine that can perform all kinds of mathematical and logical operations.
at very high speed. Logical operations are those in which one is expected to choose between
several alternatives (depending on given conditions), instead of a numerical result. This makes,
that we can use to calculate, process text, enjoy video games, carry a
accounting, designing graphs, browsing the Internet, etc.

3.2. COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER

Computers are machines and as such are not capable of performing more functions than
those that are scheduled for him.

To determine the parts of a computer, let us start from the basic functions that it performs.
can perform:

Arithmetic operations between two data.

Comparison between two data points and their respective choice.

Transfer and memorization of data.

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From the same functions, one can deduce the schema of a computer, which should
contain devices that perform the following processes:

Accept data from the outside.

2. Carry out the arithmetic operations, comparison, and their respective control.

3. Memorize the data.

4. Communicate the results to the user.

This figure shows us the basic parts that make up a computer. As

We see, a computer is a system of four components:

The input unit.

The control units, and arithmetic and logic (CPU - CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT)
PROCESS)
The memory unit.
The output unit.

These units of the mentioned system need three elements:

The machine.
An operating system.
Application program.

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3.3. HARDWARE / SOFTWARE

In English, 'hard' means hard. That's why 'hardware' is the set of devices.
and electronic circuits that make up a computer, that is, the machine and its peripherals
in itself, that is to say everything that can be felt or touched. The complement of Hardware is the

Software that includes all the programs (and the operating system) that make the hardware
works. In English, 'soft' means smooth, intangible. In the table below ...
they mention the hardware components and the alternative names that are used in it
market.

Below is a brief description of each of them.

THE MOTHERBOARD is the nucleus or backbone of the system as it is responsible for controlling
each component of the computer in its entirety. All the components connect to it.
elements. Example: Intel motherboard, model DH61WW.

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Processors are the "engine" or brain of the computer. They define the speed of
data processing. Example: Pentium I at 200 MHz, Pentium II at 400 MHz,
Pentium III at 1000 MHz or 1 GHz, Pentium IV at 2.8 GHz, and Core i3, i5, and i7 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation.

RAM MEMORY is the main memory that contains all the programs and data that the
processor used at any given moment. Example: 256 MB DDR memory with a 333 bus
MHz and DDR of 8 Gb.

CASE WITH ITS POWER SUPPLY The cabinet is responsible for housing the board
mother, the disk drives and the card reader. It comes with the power supply pre-
installed, the one responsible for providing electricity to each of the parts of the
computer. Example: Case brand Micronics model Matrix of 400 Watts and DeLUX 700
Watts.

DISKETTE It is a device for reading diskettes. The diskette is a medium

cheap, slow, low capacity, and removable type. Example: NEC floppy disk drive
1.44Mb.

HARD DRIVE is the main storage medium for system files. Example:
Seagate hard drive of 40 GB and Toshiba of 1 TB.

CD ROM, CD-RW, or DVD reader is a unit for reading or writing (in the case
of the high-capacity removable optical media CD-RW drive. Examples: Reader of
52X CD or multi-reader from LG.

VIDEO ADAPTER Controls the information that can be displayed on the monitor.
Example: Video card brand ATI model Radeon 7200 with 64 MB of memory for slot
AGP-4X.

SOUND ADAPTER Converts the analog sound signal into a digital signal and
vice versa. Example: Sound Card brand Creative model AWE-128 PCI.

MODEM converts the analog signal from the telephone line into a digital signal and vice versa.
Example: MOTOROLA brand modem of 56 Kbps.

NETWORK ADAPTER Allows communication between a computer and others

computers. Example: 3COM brand network card model 3C905TX PCI 10/100
Mbps.

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INPUT PERIPHERALS are elements used to enter information into the
computer

Examples: Genius brand keyboard in Spanish with PS/2 input.

Logitech brand mouse with 2 buttons and PS/2 connection.

Genius brand scanner model Vivid Pro of 1200 dpi.

Logitech webcam model Quickcam Express.

OUTPUT PERIPHERALS are elements used to extract or display information from

the computer.

Examples: Monitor brand SAMSUNG and LG of 17in. Model 700G.

Epson brand printer model LQ570.

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3.4. PROCEDURE TO ASSEMBLE A COMPUTER:

3.4.1. Requirements for assembly:

Flat Table
This instrument or tool will allow us to do our job better for assembling.
Well, our PC, preferably we want to use one that doesn't have glass to avoid generating
more static energy.

Screwdrivers
Screwdrivers are the most used tools for assembling a
computer, generally the parts of computers are held together by
It is advisable that the screwdrivers do not have a magnetic tip as they
Having a magnetic object inside the computer could damage some circuits.
electric. There are different screwdrivers such as the following:

Cross screwdriver.
Star screwdriver.
Flat screwdriver.
Hex screwdriver.

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Tweezers:
The pliers are another very important tool because there may be times when you drop something.
a screw in a place that can be very difficult to reach, that's why you will have a clamp to
being able to recover your screw is very important that the place where you work is spacious and
let's not be narrow-minded.

Anti-static wristband:
Static electricity can cause serious damage to components, which is why it is
very important to have an anti-static bracelet or you can also de-static yourself by putting
your hands on the CPU, the easiest way to avoid it is by using a connection strap to the
earth is a Velcro strap with a metal contact attached to a wire that connects you to
a metal external part to help discharge all the static charge that can
accumulate in the body.

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Multimeter:
It is used to measure electrical magnitudes in different fields of electrical engineering and
electronics.

User manual:
It serves to guide on the maintenance of a PC.

Wear latex gloves:

It is correct to wear latex gloves to avoid damage to the parts such as
consequence of electrostatic charges, as well as when the hand is wet from
sweating, which can cause a short circuit.

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Safety and hygiene regulations:
Use a spacious place free of magnetism
Disconnect the equipment from the power supply
Do not consume food
Use an anti-static wrist strap
Do not run or play while performing maintenance
Use the appropriate material

3.4.2. Steps to assemble a computer

Step 1.- Installation of the motherboard: The

the motherboard has some perforations that
they match with some small posts that are
subjects to the cabinet, the card is connected
matching the drill holes and are fixed with
screws.

Step 2.- Installing the processor: Take the

main card and prepares to insert the
components that go directly into it. The
side supports are fixed to the base of the card,
placing the clasps in their position.

Step 3.- Microprocessor fan: A

once the fan is set up, the cable is connected from
fan power supply the correct pins of
plate.

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Step 4.- Installation of the RAM: The
DIMM modules are inserted into the banks of
RAM memory and are secured with the side locks.
The number of slots may vary depending on the
manufacturer and the model of the main card. In
in this case, the card has three slots and is being
inserting only one 64 DIMM
MB.

Step 5 - Installing the video card: The

installation of cards in the slots of
expansion always occurs in the same way
way: first, they are inserted to search for the
correct position is then pressed
strongly on them. The video cards
they can be of ISA, PCI or AGP type.

Step 6.-Installation of the sound card: The

Audio cards can be of ISA or PCI type.
After identifying the correct type, it
position the correct place and then press
about them.

Step 7.-Installation of the MODEM card:

These cards can also be ISA or PCI,
to insert them, the same is done
procedure that in the previous cases.

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Step 8 - Placement of the unit
floppies: to install this device
known as drive or flexible disk drive,
the lid is removed that is located
generally at the front, in the middle part of
cabinet. The unit is introduced by the
rectangular duct until matching the
drive screw entries with holes
from the chassis, to secure with the screws.

Step 9.-Placement of the Hard Drive: This

data storage device is
place on the inside of the cabinet, inside
from the corresponding bay. It matches
the holes and is fixed with the screws
corresponding.

Step 10.-Placement of the source of

food: We set up the source of
feeding on the lower right part of
the case that is open. Once
mounted will be screwed.

Step 11.-Sound Connector Motherboard: The

The front of this computer incorporates 2
USB connectors and 2 audio connectors
(speaker and microphone), we will have a cable for
the USB connectors and another for the connectors
sound. We will connect these cables to your
respective connectors of the motherboard

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Step 12.- Connector of the leds: Now
we will connect the power supply of the leds from the

front of the computer, on this computer

we have 3 leds,
son

Power LED - Power light of

computer
HDD led - Processing light of the
computer
SW led - Computer power button

These connectors are located in different positions.

Step 13.-Placement of the casing: Once

we have assembled all the pieces, the only thing
what remains is to put the cover of the casing,
What protects us from dust is the motherboard.

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