TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cover Page i
Title Page ii
Table of Contents iii
Introduction 1
Objectives 2
Pre-Assessment 3
Learning Goals and Targets 4

Lesson 1
UNDERSTANDING THE COMPUTER SYSTEM

Preliminary Activity 6
Know
1.1 Hardware 7
A. Major Components of a Computer System 7
B. Input Devices 11
C. Output Devices 14
D. Ports 17
E. Cables and Wires 18
1.2 Software 20
1.3 People ware 21

Process
Task 1: Performance Test 21
Task 2: Reveal the Parts of a Computer System 22

Reflect and Understand

Task 1: Video Presentation 23

Transfer
Task 1: Draw and Label the different hardware 24
Task 2: Grouping of Components

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 Lesson 2
USE OF TOOLS IN PC HARDWARE SERVICING

Pre- Test 25
Know
Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Tools 26
Hand Tools 27
Cleaning Tools 28
Diagnostic Tools 29
Proper Use of Tools 30
Process
Task 1: Name a Tool 31
Task 2: Performance Test 33
Reflect and Understand 33
Transfer
Task 1: Clean it Up! 34
Task 2: Let’s do it 34

Lesson 3
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Know
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control 35
Common Hazards encountered by Computer Technician and users 36
Safety Precautions when working 37
Fire safety Guidelines 38
Process
Task 1: Identifying Safety Precautions 39
Reflect and Understand
Task 1: Short Interview 39
Task 2: Time to Browse 39
Transfer
Task 1: I care for Safe Work 40

Lesson 4
ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF A PERSONAL COMPUTER
Know
Personal Computer Disassembly 42
Personal Computer Assembly 27
Connecting Peripherals of a Computer 57
Process
Task 1: Rearrange the Procedures 60

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 Reflect and Understand
Task 1: Time to Browse 61
Task 2: Group and Learn 61
Transfer
Task 1: Performance Test 62
Task 2: Question and Answer 64
Final Activity: Team Up and Learn 64

Summary 66
Glossary 70
Acronyms 72
References 73

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