Objective:
- I can demonstrate my understanding of PC Hardware fundamentals by disassembling a PC, inventorying the parts and successfully reassembling the PC.
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Topics Discussed:
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Information Technology
- PC Hardware Fundamentals
Assignment:
- 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.
- 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.
- Examine the computer and peripheral components, front and back.
- 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 #).
- Observe the boot process and determine the following information:
- What is the speed of the CPU?
- How much RAM is installed?
- 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:
- Hard Drive
- DVD-Rom
- RAM sticks
- Students will acquire a philips head screwdriver from the tool cabinet and proceed to carefully remove the motherboard and power supply.
- Students will use canned air to clean the PC case of lint and debris to ensure optimal airflow.
- Students will reassemble the PC and its external peripherals, and reboot it to test its operation.
- 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