Unit2-Lesson 4

System Unit and

Power Supply
 Members:
Enrico Bacalso
Kriethzel R. Galinto
John Michael Barcenas

REPORTING

CRITERIA MASTERY CONTENT VISUAL HARDCOPY

(Lesson) (Information) PRESENTATION (Folder)

EXCELLENT 12-15 12-15 9-10 9-10

SATISFACTORY 8-11 8-11 6-8 6-8

POOR 4-7 4-7 3-5 3-5

INSUFFICIENT 0-3 0-3 0-2 0-2

Opening the Case

Before opening the system case, the technician should first prepare
the workstation. The workstation should adhere to the following
criteria:

 The area should have good ventilation

 The room temperature should be comfortable
 The workbench or workstation should be accessible from
all sides.

Note:

 Avoid clutter on the surface of the workbench or table.

 Use an anti-static mat and anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD
damages.

System cases have their own form factor. Below are the different
ways of opening a system case:

 The entire cover is removed as a single piece.

 The top and side panels are removed as separate pieces.
 The top cover is removed first before the side panels can be
taken off.

Installing the Front Panel

There are different types of a front panel in a system case. Others

have installed permanently, however, many cases now come with a
removable front panel. Front panels have a power button and most
of it has a reset switch that is used when the computer will not
respond. Most front panels also have power on indicator light and at
least one hard drive activity light.

Installation Procedure:

 Attach the front panel to the system case.

 Align the screw holes of the front panel to the case and secure
it using the appropriate type and number of screws.

 Attach the side cover of the system case

 Secure it with appropriate screws.

Attaching Components to the Motherboard
A few components must first be attached to the
motherboard before it could be installed into the system
case.
Processor and Heat Sink or Fan Assembly
The processor or Central Processing Unit is attached to the
motherboard through a socket. Most processor sockets are
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. Before beginning with the
installation, the technician should first be familiar with the
socket.

A thermal compound is used in order to help keep the

processor ventilated. The heat sink draws heat away from
the processor which is then drawn away but the fan
assembly. These usually have a 3-pin connector.
Assembly and Installation Procedure
1. Align the processor with the socket. Ensure the
Connector 1 indicator is aligned with the Pin 1 indicator
on the socket.
2. Gently insert the processor into the socket.
Note: The processor should be handled with care and
should be held by its edges.

3. Close the processor load plate.

4. Close the load lever and move it under the load lever
extension tab in order to secure the processor.
5.Apply a small amount of thermal compound on the
processor and spread it evenly.
Note: A set of application instructions would be
provided by the manufacturer.

6.Align the heat sink fan assembly retainers with the holes
in the motherboard.
7.Place the heat sink or fan assembly onto the processor
socket.
NOTE: Do not pinch the fan wires.
 8. Tighten the heat sink or fan assembly retainers to
secure it in places.

9.Connect the power cable to the header on the

motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard

Once the necessary components are installed onto the
motherboard, it can now be mounted into the system case.
Plastic and metal standoffs are required for the installation
to ensure that the motherboard does not come into contact
with the metal portions of the system case.
 Note
Only the necessary amount of standoffs are required.
Additional standoffs may prevent the proper installation of
the motherboard

Installation Process:
1. Install the I/O back plate into the system case.
2. Install the standoffs.

3. Align the holes on the motherboard with that of the

standoffs.
4. Secure the motherboard using the necessary screws.

5. Connect the front-panel connectors to the

motherboard.

6. Plug the audio cable into the audio connector.

 7. Plug the USB cable into the USB connector.

8. Insert the CMOS battery.

Installing Power Supply

Most power supplies have one way of
fitting into the system case and would
usually require 3-4 screws in order for it to
be secured.
Installation Procedure:
1. Insert the power supply into the
system case.

2. Align the screw holes of the power

supply with that of the system case
and secure it using the appropriate
type and number of screws.
RAM
Before starting the installation procedure,
ensure that the memory module is compatible
with the motherboard.

Installation Procedure:
1. Align the notches on the memory
module with the keys in the slot.

2. Gently press down until the side tabs

lock into place.