INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 9:

COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING

MODULE 3: INTSALL COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKS

In this module, there will be three (3) major topics that you will encounter:
1. plan and prepare for installation;
2. install hardware and software components and operating systems; and
3. conduct test on the installed computer system. The three major topics contain sub-topics that on
installing computer systems and discuss the details networks.

LO 1. Plan and prepare for installation

 Observe Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures in planning for installation
activity in accordance with requirements
 Familiarize with computer hardware, software component and other peripherals in accordance
with established procedures on correct operation and safety policies
 Consult appropriate/ technical personnel to ensure that work iscoordinated with others who are
involved in the activity
 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures
 Check the materials received against job requirements

LO 2. Install equipment/devices (hardware, software components and peripherals) and operating

systems
 Follow OHS procedures in installing devices, systems, networking devices, and peripherals
 Comply with the requirements in installing devices,/systems, networking devices, and peripherals
 Install computer systems, networking devices and peripherals in accordance with job
requirements
 Perform installation of devices and variety of operating systems in accordance with
customer/client’s requirements
 Obtain approval from appropriate personnel before implementing contingency procedures
 Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance to established procedures
 Check the quality of the work undertaken in accordance with the established procedures

LO 3. Conduct test on the installed computer system

 Follow OHS policies and procedures in conducting tests
 Check circuits and systems being isolated using specified testing procedures
 Test devices, systems and/or installation to determine its conformity with the requirements
 Undertake final inspections on the installed devices, systems to ensure conformity with the
requirements
 Accomplish technical reports on the tests conducted
 Follow procedures in forwarding documentation to appropriate personnel and/or authority on the
test conducted