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How to Install Hardware: Part II
By **hthstech**

Computer Assembly
For this assignment you will first disassemble and then reassemble a computer. **Computer Disassembly** 1. Ask Mrs Purves for a computer. (You will be working with a partner on the computer but writing your own blog entry.) 2. Obtain a screwdriver and anti-static bracelet from the cabinet at the back of the classroom 3. Slowly disassemble the computer. Pay close attention to the locations of the various components. 4. Make notes about what you are doing. You will need to write a procedure for the disassembly later. 5. Use a camera to take pictures of the procedure 6. __**DO NOT**__ remove the processor or heat sink from the motherboard **Blog Post** 1. Create a Blog post entitled: “How to Install Computer Hardware: Part II” 2. Upload the photos of your computer disassembly. 3. Use your notes and photos to write a DETAILED description of the processs 4. Publish your post **Computer Reassembly** 1. Place the components back into the computer case 2. Use your notes, photos and blog post to help you 3. Make notes and take photos of the process, as appropriate. You will need to describe the procedure later. 4. Once the computer has been assembled, call Mr. Nason to look at the components before you close the case. 5. Close the case, plug in the power supply, monitor, keyboard and mouse 6. Turn the computer on. 7. If you see an error message, write it down. Use the EXACT words of the error message 8. Type your error message into a search engine to determine what may be causing it. Attempt to troubleshoot your computer yourself before asking for help. **Blog Post** 1. Create a blog post entitled, “ **How to Install Computer Hardware: Part III** ” 2. Write a DETAILED description of the process for assembling your computer. Use your photos and notes. 3. Publish your post