PC-Deconstruction

PC-Demontering Guide.

Overview

Section 1, Case

This is a guide on how to de-construct a PC. You may need to do this if you wish to upgrade your components, or need to search for any failures within.

- Firstly, make sure that the computer is shut off and cut from any power. Make sure any plugs are disconnected, and rub your hands on the outer metal before interacting with the inner pieces to minimize the risk of magnetism.


- Locate the screws that hold the PC-Case together.

- Utilize a screwdriver to loosen, and then take off the case.

- With the case off, the inner components will be exposed. It should look something like the image in OVERVIEW.

Section 2, PSU

The PSU, Also known as the Power Supply Unit is a vital component that provides power to the computer. It recieves power from an outlet, and spreads it to the vital parts that keep the PC running.

To remove the PSU from the PC, you must do the following.

-Locate the wiring that connects the PSU to other components, screenshot or memorize this as it is important that the wiring is connected properly, or the PC will not turn on.
-The wiring will usually be ATX contacts, with one being ATX 12V, and the other being ATX 24PIN

- After making sure that you know which wires go where, then disconnect the wiring from the rest of the PC.

- Proceed to locate the screws that hold the PSU in place, and unscrew them. Then you may release the PSU from the PC.

-Refer to OVERVIEW for Visual help.

Section 3, RAM

The RAM, Also known as Random Access Memory serves as a volatile, yet quick memory for the PC to process, and deal with multiple actions at once.
There will be both a video, and written instructions in this section.

This is what the RAM slots look like.

This is an instruction video describing how to detatch, and attach RAM in such slot



-Locate the RAM slots. Depending on your PC, there will be 2-4 in a row.
-Once located, then there will be 2 switches on each side of the RAM stick, which will be holding it in plae.
-Set a thumb on each stick and press down. A click will be heard and the RAM will be loose and ready for removal.
-To re-insert the RAM, place it in the Memory Slot and press down until the switches lock in place.

Section 4, SATA Contacts

On most motherboards there will be SATA contacts. These consist of long wires (Usually 1-2) which will connect from the motherboard and to the HDD / DVD slot.
The SATA contacts are here

To remove the SATA contacts is simple as they only need to be pulled out to be disconnected.

-Refer to OVERVIEW for Visual help.

Section 5, USB Contacts

The USB contacts are a tricky part of the motherboard, and usually involves numerous small wiring that needs correct placement.
Luckily, they are usually colour coded or named.

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