LESSON 1 COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING 11

(ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE)

What I Know

You will be challenged to dig deeper into your prior knowledge and previous experiences about
computer systems servicing.
SKILLS TEST
I. Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer from among the given choices.
1. The primary goal of Occupational Health is about:
a. Protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work
b. Protecting co-workers, family members employers, suppliers, nearby communities and other
members of the public who are influenced by the workplace environment
c. Protecting the natural environment
d. None of the above.
2. What is a computer?
a. A programmable electronic device that processes data via instructions to output
information for future use.
b. Raw facts and figures that has no meaning processed via a set of instructions.
c. Meaning attached to data letters, pictures, symbols or sounds.
d. All of the above
3. In order to maintain good health standards at the workplace the
following rules must be adhered to:
a. Cleanliness, adequate sanitary facilities, Protection against dangerous
substances
b. Wellness of workers
c. Promoting a positive social climate
d. None of the above
4. What is the best way to avoid tripping at the workplace?
a. Make sure the floor is uneven.
b. Have the floor cleaned extra often.
c. Make sure the workplace is tidy.
d. None of the above.
5. When the task calls for the removal of parts, use .
a. cleaning tools c. loosening and tightening tools
b. marking tools d. measuring tools
6. One of the factors to consider when planning and preparing for the task in
order to avoid accident is .
a. materials c. place
b. safety d. waste disposal
for nos. 7-10, choose your answers from the box.

A. Violation of Privacy
B. Impact on the Environment
C. Public Safety
D. Health Risk
E. Impact on Labor Force

7. Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their
photos, videos, journals, music, and other personal information.
8. Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural
resources and polluting the environment.
9. Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire
industry with hundreds of thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and
managers have been replaced by computers.
10. Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands,
wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back.

Read Information Sheet No 1.1-1 and find out how much you can remember. Do Activity 1 to know
how much you have learned.
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Information Sheet No. 1.1-1
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
During installation and initial test, careful planning and preparation are to be done. To avoid personal injury and damages to
wiring due to sharp pins on connectors and printed circuit assemblies, rough chassis edges and corners, and hot components.
Adhere to warnings and limitations regarding accessibility into areas designated only for authorized technical personnel.
SOME BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
Before starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on any hardware and software settings that
may be required.
Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
Without an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both CPU and the motherboard.
Each bank must have the same size and type of memory installed in pairs.
Before adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you unplug your power supply. Failure to do so
may cause damage to your motherboard and in the system component.
Test the computer, ensuring that it meets the necessary system requirements before booting up.
If the computer does not pass any of the power on self-test (POST), the computer will receive an irregular power on self-test.
An irregular POST is a beep code which is different from the standard beep which can either be no beeps at all or a
combination of different beeps.
EFFECTS OF COMPUTERS
Some effects of computers relating to the violation of privacy, the impact on the labor force, health risks, and the impact on
the environment.
Violation of Privacy
Nearly every life event is stored in a computer somewhere--in medical records, credit reports, tax records, etc. It is crucial that
personal and confidential records be protected properly. In many instances, where these records were not properly
protected, individuals have found their privacy violated and identities stolen.
Impact on Labor Force
Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire industry with hundreds of thousands of
new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and managers have been replaced by computers. Thus, it is crucial that workers
keep their education up-to-date. A separate impact on the labor force is that some companies are outsourcing jobs to foreign
countries instead of keeping their homeland labor force employed.
Health Risks
Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks, and back.
Computer users can protect themselves from these health risks through proper workplace design, good posture while at the
computer, and appropriately spaced work breaks. Another health risk, called computer addiction, occurs when someone
becomes obsessed with using the computer. Once recognized, computer addiction is a treatable disorder.
Public Safety
Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their photos, videos, journals, music, and
other personal information. Some of these unsuspecting, innocent computer users have fallen victim to crimes committed by
dangerous strangers. Protect yourself and your dependents from these criminals by being cautious. For example, do not share
information that would allow others to identify or locate you.
Impact on Environment
Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural resources and polluting the environment. The
amount of resources required to manufacture a personal computer equals that of a mid-sized car. When computers are
discarded in landfills, they release toxic materials and potentially dangerous levels of lead, mercury, and flame retardants.
Strategies that can help protect the environment include recycling, regulating manufacturing processes, extending the life
of computers, and immediately donating replaced computers.

What’s In
Exercise:

In your workplace or in the laboratory, do you apply any operational health and safety
standards? In what way?
ACTIVITY 1
A. IDENTFICATION
Direction: Identify the Precautions and Procedures in working with computers. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
1. Failure to do the proper jumper setting may cause damage to your CPU.
2. After adding and removing any other system components, make sure that you unplug your power supply.
3. Test the computer, ensuring that it meets the necessary system requirements before booting up.
4. With an effective cooling fan, the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both CPU and the motherboard.
5. After starting the installation, read carefully the documentation and procedures on any hardware and software
settings that may be required.

MATCHING TYPE
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Direction: Select your answer on the choices below that will correspond on the statement. Write the letter of your answer on
your answer sheet.

A. Violation of Privacy
B. Impact on the Environment
C. Public Safety
D. Health Risk
E. Impact on Labor Force
1. Computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are depleting natural resources and polluting the
environment.
_2. Although computers have improved productivity in many ways and created an entire industry with hundreds of
thousands of new jobs, the skills of millions of workers and managers have been replaced by computers.
3. It is crucial that personal and confidential records be protected properly.
4. Adults, teen, and children around the world are using computers to share publicly their photos, videos, journals,
music, and other personal information.
5. Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks,
and back.
What I Need to Know?

Information Sheet No. 1.1-2

Planning plays the most important role of achieving a successful task. Your ability to plan
properly will enable you to attain your target or purpose. Many successful entrepreneurs have
realized their success through proper and careful planning. Likewise, aside from planning, you
should also give importance to preparation. Good preparation will boost your confidence because it
means that you are ready to do the task because you have sufficient knowledge about it.
As a computer systems servicing student, you also need to familiarize with the
materials and tools involved in order to really attain the good result of the task given and
avoid lagging when performing the task you are doing.

What’s More

The following are some factors to be considered when you plan and prepare for the tasks:
PLACE. See to it that the place for doing the task is conducive to work, well ventilated, clean, and has good
lighting. A space provided for freedom to move is important. A place chosen will give you idea on what task is to
be done.

WASTE DISPOSAL. Used wire or wire strips or other things that can’t be used anymore must be disposed in proper
storage bin or container.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT. Tools and equipment must match with the task to be done. You should be careful enough to choose
tools and equipment that are worthy of use. They must be in good condition so that it can be easily utilized without damaging
the parts.

A tool is a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task

Tools range from a traditional metal cutting part of a machine to an element of a computer program that activates and
controls a particular function.
Preparing for the task to be undertaken includes proper tool selection.

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How do you select the best tool for the job? First, know and understand in detail the scope of work to be accomplished,
second, plan for the scope considering the sequence of tasks.
Selecting the best tool for each task requires training in the proper use of the tools, field experience in their safe use, and
following the manufacturer’s guidance and instructions for that specific tool.
When obtaining the tool all the associated tooling and consumable parts, as recommended by the manufacturer, must be
included.
In addition, related consumable parts must also be selected and used according to their manufacturer’s instructions.
SAFETY. Always prioritize safety. Remember that accident is not an excusable incident. It can be avoided. Always remember
the motto “Safety first”.

PROCEDURE/TASK. Identify what task to perform before identifying materials and tools to use. The service
procedure/task to employ will tell you the corresponding tools and materials needed. Appropriate tools to use with the task
will enhance your ability to provide a competitive and efficient service.
ASSEMBLING / DISASSEMBLING CRIMPING

What’s More

ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Identify which factor in planning and preparing for the tasks in Computer Systems Servicing do each
statement describes. Choose from the options in the box. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Place Safety Waste Disposal

Procedure/Task Tools/Equipment

_1. Task-related consumable parts are selected and used according to their manufacturer’s instructions.
_2. Identify what task to perform before identifying materials and tools to use.
_3. Materials that can’t be used anymore must be disposed in the trash bin.
_4. Always be mindful of the safety precautions when working with computers.
_5. See to it that the place for doing the task is conducive to work, well- ventilated, clean, and has good lighting.
_6. Tools must be in good condition so that it can be easily utilized without damaging the parts.
_7. An ideal work space in working with computers is something where freedom to move freely is provided.
_8. Tools and equipment must match with the task to be done.
_9. Using appropriate tools is important for a technician to provide a competitive and efficient service.
_10. Before starting with your work, make yourself aware on the locations of the fire extinguisher and fire exit.