How to Disassemble a Computer

Step 1. Unplugging The first thing you do, is unplug every cable that s plugged in to your computer.

Step !. "uter Shell#Casing $emove the two sides. i.e., coverings

Step %. System &an 'ow that the case is off, begin to remove the internal components

Step (. C)U &an 'ow that the system fan is out, we can remove the C)U fan by unscrewing the screws.

Step *. )ower Supply The power supply manages all the power for the machine. Unscrew the screws and then remove the power supply unit

Step +.CD#D,D Drive-s.

Step / .Hard Drive 0 )ortable Hard Drive Slot

Step 1 .23pansion Cards4 $emove all e3pansion cards.

Step 15.$67 8$andom 6ccess 7emory9 To remove the $67, push down on both tabs holding the $67 in place, which are located at both ends of the $67.

Step 11.)ower :utton 0 )ower ;2D < HDD ;2D The power button, power ;2D, and hard drive ;2D are all within a plastic =chasis=.

Step 1! .Connectivity Center 'ot every computer has a connectivity center, but most new ones do

Step 1% .7otherboard The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the frame, which are indicated by large white circles around them. $emove those seven, and then lift the motherboard out of the frame.

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