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Lab-02
PC Component Identification, PC Disassembly and Assembly
Objective:
The objective of this lab exercise is to provide you with the ability to identify various components of
a PC.
After completing this lab exercise, you will be able to:
Identify the major components of a PC, cables and port connectors.
Follow proper safety precautions.
Disassemble the system unit.
Reassemble the system unit properly and return it to normal operation.
Become familiar with documentation procedures.
Resources:
System disk (DOS).
A small Phillips (star) screw driver and a small flat blade screw driver).
Text Book.
A working PC.
Special Instruction:
This lab requires the use of your textbook as well as various other supplied resources.
For each of the following procedures, you are expected to record the commands required, and
the results obtained in the space provided.
Each student is required to hand in his/her own lab report though you will be working in
groups.
You must also include a set of conclusions for the lab.
Marking Scheme:
There will be a quiz based on this lab, during the first 5/10 minutes of the next lab.
20 marks for attendance + 40 marks for Lab Report + 40 marks for the quiz.
Be prepared for a practical lab test shortly after the completion of this lab!
Fill in the attached documentation sheet as you go through these procedures and/or fill in the blanks in
space provided below.
NOTE 2** your PC must be reassembled and working before the end of the lab. Keep this in mind
before you start.
1. Discharge yourself of all static electricity by touching the PC’s chassis (or the ground screw on the
receptacle.) Did it __
2. Safety NOTE!! Beware of sharp edges!!! The cheaper chassis have very sharp edges that can cut
you easily. Be very careful and take your time. Remember, SAFETY FIRST.
3. As you remove each board and disk drive, document the information listed in the attached
Specifications document (note some parts of the spec sheets wont apply to this lab).
NOTE** your drawings should include power supply and disk drive cables.
1. Find the Web site for any case and power supply manufacturer and download a copy.
URL address is _________________________________
URL address is _________________________________
3. List some of the features and differences you see between these cases and power supply with
your laboratory ones:
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Motherboard Specs:
Manufacturer: _________________________________
Supplier (if available): _________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): _________________________________
Serial No (if available): _________________________________
Model No (if available): _________________________________
Processor Type: _________________________________
BIOS Manufacturer: _________________________________
Total Memory Capacity: _________________________________
BIOS Version (if available): _________________________________
Memory Bank types: _________________________________
Minimum Memory: ________________
Maximum Memory: ________________
No. of Expansion Slots: ________________
Type of Slots & How Many of Each:
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General Size of Motherboard: _________________________________
Other Characteristics:
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Memory Specs
Manufacturer: _________________________________
Supplier (if available): _________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): ___________________
Main Memory Type: ______________
Total Ram On board: ______________
Ram Configuration: ______________
Base Memory:______ Ext. Memory: ______
Other Characteristics:
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Power Supply
Manufacturer: ________________________________
Supplier (if available): ________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): __________________
Serial No (if available): __________________
Model No (if available): __________________
Wattage: __________________
Other Characteristics:
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Internal Modem
Manufacturer: __________________________________
Supplier (if available): __________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): __________________
Serial No (if applicable): __________________
Model No ( if applicable): __________________
Type: __________
Speed: __________
Other Characteristics:
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Sound Card
Manufacturer: _________________________________
Supplier (if available): _________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): _________________
Serial No (if applicable): _________________
Model No ( if applicable): _____________
Type: _____________
Other Characteristics:
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Other Peripherals:
Monitor
Type: ____________________________________
Manufacturer: ____________________________________
Supplier (if available): ____________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): _________________
Serial No (if applicable): _________________
Model No ( if applicable): _________________
Other Characteristics:
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Hard Drive(s)
Type: ____________________________________
Manufacturer: ____________________________________
Supplier (if available): ____________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): _____________________
Serial No (if applicable): _____________________
Model No ( if applicable): _____________________
Size: _______________
Interface Type: _______________
Drive No: _______________
CMOS type no: _______________
Cylinders: ___ Heads: ____ Sectors: ___ WPCom: _____ Lzone: _____
Other Characteristics:
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Floppy Drive(s)
Drive Letter: ____
Type: __________________________________
Manufacturer: __________________________________
Supplier (if available): __________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): __________________________________
Serial No (if applicable): _________________
Model No ( if applicable): _________________
Size: _________________
Other Characteristics:
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CD Rom Drive
Drive Letter: ________
Type: ________________________________________
Manufacturer: ________________________________________
Supplier (if available): __________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): ______________________
Serial No (if applicable): ______________________
Model No ( if applicable): ______________________
Size: ______________________
Other Characteristics:
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Tape Drive
Drive Letter: ________
Type: ________________
Manufacturer: __________________________________
Supplier (if available): __________________________________
Warranty Date(if available): ____________
Serial No (if applicable): ______________
Model No ( if applicable): _____________
Size: ________________
Other Characteristics:
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AUTOEXEC.BAT settings:
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CONFIG.SYS settings:
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Other Features:
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Conclusion:
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