Objective:

• I can demonstrate my understanding of PC Hardware fundamentals by disassembling a PC, inventorying the parts and successfully reassembling the PC.

Links:

• How to Take Apart, Clean, Reassemble Dell Optiplex780 (Video) 

Topics Discussed:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Technology
• PC Hardware Fundamentals

Assignment:

1. This week, we will visit the lab, where each student will be allowed to pick out a PC to use in their lab activities throughout the year.
2. Each student should first assemble their PC, connect it to power, boot to the Windows operating system and confirm that it is in working order.
3. Examine the computer and peripheral components, front and back.
   1. In a Google Doc or Form, create an inventory list of the external components. Provide the component name, manufacturer, description, characteristics and any identification numbers available (serial #, part #, model #).
4. Observe the boot process and determine the following information:
   1. What is the speed of the CPU?
   2. How much RAM is installed?
5. Next, each student will open up their PC, and remove and inventory (record any available information such as manufacturer, model, serial # and capacity) all easily removable components:
   1. Hard Drive
   2. DVD-Rom
   3. RAM sticks
6. Students will acquire a philips head screwdriver from the tool cabinet and proceed to carefully remove the motherboard and power supply.
7. Students will use canned air to clean the PC case of lint and debris to ensure optimal airflow.
8. Students will reassemble the PC and its external peripherals, and reboot it to test its operation.
9. Submit the completed PC Inventory document to the Google Classroom assignment labeled “Chap. 1 Lab” by Monday, Sept. 5th.

Assigned: August 29th, 2016
Due Date: September 2nd, 2016