Install And Configure

Computer Systems
Install Computer Hardware

Ryan D. Araya
CSS Trainer/Assessor
 Objectives
•Safety Procedures
•Identify Parts of Computer Systems
•Assemble Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is
the collection of
physical parts of
a computer system.
This includes the
computer case,
monitor, keyboard,
and mouse.
It also includes all the parts inside
the computer case, such as the
hard disk drive, motherboard,
video card, and many
others. Computer hardware is
what you can physically touch.
Occasional
Health and Safety
(OH&S)
•Do not work alone so
that there's someone
who can take care of
you in case of
emergency.
•Always power off the
computer and unplug
the computer before
working on it.
•Take away any liquid
near your working area
to avoid getting
electrocuted or
accidentally damaging
computer parts.
•Be careful with tools
that may cause short
circuit.
•Always ground or
discharge yourself
before touching any
part of the computer.
•Do not use excessive
force if things don't
quite slip into place.
•Clean the area before
and after using it to
maintain sanitation and
prevent accidents.
•Hold the components on
the edges and do not
touch the Integrated
Circuit (IC) parts.
•Always wear personal
protective equipment’s
(PPE) in accordance with
the organization's OHS
procedures and
practices.
•Make sure that the pins
are properly aligned
when connecting a
cable connector.
•Contingency measures
during workplace
accidents, fire and other
emergencies are
recognized.
•Use brush, compressed
air or blower in cleaning
the computer system.
Parts of a
computer system
and their
Functions
• AVR - Short for Automatic
Voltage Regulator, AVR is a
hardware device used to
maintain a voltage to electronic
devices.
• UPS - (Uninterruptible Power
Supply) A device that provides
battery backup when the
electrical power fails or drops to
an unacceptable voltage level.
• 4. VGA Cable – Cable that
connects motherboard
video port to computer
Monitor.
• 5. Power Cable - connects a
computer to a power
source, usually a cable from
AVR to Computer.
• The main function
of a computer
monitor is to
display video and
graphical
information
generated by the
computers graphics
adapter, allowing
the user to interact
with the computer.
• A computer
keyboard is an
input device used
to enter characters
and functions into
the computer
system by pressing
buttons, or keys. It
is the primary
device used to
enter text.
•A computer
mouse is an
input device
that is most
often used
with a personal
computer.
• A computer Case is
the enclosure that
contains the main
components of a
computer.
 Inside A
Computer Case
CPU
(Microprocessor)

•The main function

of the processor is
to act as the brain of
the computer.
RAM (random access
memory)
RAM functions as a short-
term memory for
computer. It provides
temporary data storage
and it is accessible
through the CPU (central
processing unit).
Graphic Card or
Video Card
A graphic card has a
function of allowing
computers to produce
graphics and images
quickly.
LAN Card

A Local Area Network card or

a LAN card is a small piece of
hardware, which is
connected inside a PC to link
a computer network.
It is generally used to provide
Internet access to computer .
Sound card

•The sound card

works as an audio
processor for a
computer .
Hard Disk
•The hard disk is the
'data centre' of a
computer.
•It is in the hard disk
that all the programs
and data are stored.
DVDROM/CD RW

A DVD ROM CD RW
combo drive is a type of
optical drive that is
capable of reading and
recording (burning) two
or more types of optical
media (CD and DVD).
Power Supply
A power supply unit
(PSU) converts mains
AC to low-voltage
regulated DC power for
the internal
components of a
computer.
SATA Cable
•Stands for "Serial
Advanced Technology
Attachment,"
•It is an interface used to
connect SATA hard
drives to a computer's
motherboard.
Motherboard
The motherboard is actually
the logical foundation of a
computer.
The motherboard offers the
connections that help all
the components of a
computer work together.
Parts of
Motherboard
1. Back Panel Connectors - is the
portion of the motherboard that
allows you to connect external
devices such as your monitor,
speakers, keyboard, and mouse.
2. PCI Slots – Was used to attach
PCI Components to a computer
3. PCIe Slots – Was used to attach
PCIe types of Video Card.
4. CPU Sockets – is what allows
CPU to be inserted into motherboard
RAM slots - is what allows computer
memory (RAM) to be inserted into
the motherboard.
SATA Bus - is what allows SATA
Cable to be inserted into
motherboard
Main Power Connector - is what
allows Power Supply Unit to be
inserted into motherboard.
 CPU Failure Symptoms:
• Computer turns on, no beeps, no screen. Does
not POST (Power-On Self Test)
• Computer turns on, fans run at highest speeds,
still no POST, and not operating system loading.
• Computer powers on, but turns off immediately.
• In Windows (or any other o.s.) screen freezes
after being on for a few minutes, in some cases
the screen may freeze during the load screen of
the o.s. , a.k.a. the Windows logo screen.
• System halt errors (famously known as blue
screen of death) that calls out the processor as
an issue.
Motherboard Failure
symptoms
• Everything powers on but
you can't see a live screen
• Computer turns on for just a
few seconds then turns off
• Some peripherals work
others don't
• System shuts off randomly
Symptoms of a RAM
problem
• your computer restart
randomly when you are in
the middle of something
• Your screen flashes a blue
screen with white text
before restarting.
• Your is Turned on but no
Display.
Signs of a Dying Graphics
Card
• the graphics card is presenting with
louder than normal fan operation it
can be a sign of a dying graphics
card.
• Graphical artifacts are sections of
misrendered pixels that stand out
significantly when displayed on the
computer's monitor.
• Blue Screen of Death
• Misplaced Textures
Symptoms of an Ailing
NIC Card
• When a computer cannot connect to
local networks or the Internet, the
problem may lie in the network
adapter card. However, the problem
could also be located in one of the
many other pieces of equipment that
contribute to connecting computers
to networks. Therefore, before
cursing at the internal network card,
it is important to isolate the source of
the problem.
Signs That the Sound Card
on Is Dying
• Crackling Noise
• Volume Changes
• Sound card failure rarely begins
with no sound at all.
• If input and output audio
devices such as speakers,
headphones or microphones are
no longer registering or
recording properly.
Symptoms of a
Failing Hard Drive
• Windows slowdown and BSOD
• Corrupted data
• Automatic execution of Chkdsk
command on start up
• Clicking , Grinding and rattling
noises from hard drive
• Bad sectors
Failure Symptoms of a
CD/ROM
• Loss of Power
• Tray will not eject
• Will not read disc
• Reads discs briefly, quits reading
• (for writers) Failing to write to disc
often
• Very loud noises (grinding, excessive
vibrations)
• Works for a while, then quits after it
is warm
Symptoms of a
Failing Power Supply
• Spontaneous rebooting or intermittent
lockups during normal operation
• Overheating due to fan failure
• Memory Errors
• HDD and fan simultaneously failing to
spin
• HDD file system corruption
• USB devices power issues
• Electric shocks that are felt when the
case is touched
• Smoke
• BIOS beeping codes detected
Symptoms of SATA
Failures

•The physical drive has

failed
 How to
Assemble
Computer
System