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Safe PC Disassembly Guide

The document provides instructions for safely disassembling and reassembling a personal computer. It lists 12 steps for disassembly, which include unplugging all power and peripheral cables, removing screws and side panels, and then removing components like the power supply, drives, expansion cards, and motherboard. It similarly lists the components in reverse order for reassembly. The document emphasizes handling parts with care, being careful of static electricity, and preventing moisture, shocks, and dust from damaging the computer.

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Safe PC Disassembly Guide

The document provides instructions for safely disassembling and reassembling a personal computer. It lists 12 steps for disassembly, which include unplugging all power and peripheral cables, removing screws and side panels, and then removing components like the power supply, drives, expansion cards, and motherboard. It similarly lists the components in reverse order for reassembly. The document emphasizes handling parts with care, being careful of static electricity, and preventing moisture, shocks, and dust from damaging the computer.

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PC Disassembly and Assembly

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)


• Static electricity is the buildup of an
electric charge resting on a surface.
This buildup may zap a component
and cause damage.
Preventing ESD Damage
• Use antistatic bags to store
components
• Use grounded mats on workbenches
• Use grounded floor mats in work areas
• Use antistatic wrist straps when
working on computers
Checklist for a safe and successful disassembly and
assembly of the computer.

1. Fully shut down and unplug the computer before you


make any attempts to disassemble the tower.
2. Take off any metal objects on your arms or
fingers such as bracelets, rings or watches. Even
if your unit is unplugged, there may still be some
remaining electric charge.
3. Make sure your hands are completely dry to
avoid damaging any mechanical parts as well as
to avoid electrocution.
4. Work in a cool area to avoid perspiration for the
same reason as seen in the previous number.
5. Before touching any part within the tower, put your
hands against another metal surface (such as the
computer casing) to remove static charge, which may
damage sensitive devices.
6. Prepare a place to keep any screws you
may remove.
7. Handle all parts with care. Place each piece
you remove carefully down onto a stable
surface.
8. If a component does not come out easily, do
not forcefully remove it. Instead, check that you
are removing it correctly and that no wires or
other parts are in the way.
9. Be careful when holding the
motherboard, it’s underside actually quite
pointy and able to hurt you
10. When removing any cables, wires or ribbons, make
sure to grasp the wire at the base or head to keep it from
breaking.
11. Be careful not to drop any small parts (particularly
screws) into unreachable areas such as into the
computer fan or disk drive.
12. Take note that the three of the most damaging
things to a computer are moisture (sweat, drinking
water), electric shock and dust (any debris from
household dust to bits of food).
Disassembling PC
1. Unplugging

Power
USB
Firewire
Mouse
Keyboard
Internet
Ethernet
Modem
2. Unscrew the four screws on the back of the computer.

3. Remove the side panels.


4. Unplug every wire coming from the power supply. The list
below is every thing that I had to disconnect:
•Motherboard (very large connector/plug)
•CD/DVD drive[s] power
•Internal hard drive power
•Berg connector
5. Once everything is unplugged, unscrew the four
screws holding the power supply in place, on the back of
the computer. Next, push the power supply from the
outside, then lift it out.
Step 6: Remove Data Cables
Step 7: Remove CD/DVD Drive[s]
Step 8:Remove Hard Drive/Floppy Drive
Step 9: Expansion Cards
Step 10: Front Panel Connectors
Step 11: RAM (Random Access Memory)
Step 12: Motherboard
DONE!!!
Reassembling PC
Reassembling PC
Motherboard Optical Drives CD/DVD
RAM Data Cables
Front Panel Connectors Power Supply
Expansion Cards Power Supply Connectors
Hard Disk Drive/Floppy Disk Drive Casing Side Panel

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