Chapter 3: Assembling a Computer

Objectives:

Upon completion of this chapter, students will be able to perform tasks related to:

3.1 Overview of the Assembly Process and Safety Issues
3.2 Creating a Computer Inventory
3.3 The Computer Case and Power Supply
3.4 Preparing the Motherboard for Installation
3.5 Installing the Motherboard
3.6 Installing the Floppy Drive, Hard Drive and CD-ROM
3.7 Video Card Installation
3.8 Final Steps
3.9 Booting the System for the First Time