Personal Computer

Disassembly
Step1. Unplugging
The first thing you do is to unplug every
cable that is plugged in to your computer.
That includes the cables such as Power,
USB, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet, Ethernet,
Modem, AM\FM Antenna, Cable TV, etc.
Just unplug all the cables for safety
purposes.
Step2.Opening the Outer
Shell/Case
First, unscrew the four screws at the back of
the computer. On most computer cases, there
will be large knobs that you can unscrew by
hand or by screwdriver on the back-right side
of the computer. The left side has small screws
because on that side you can't access much on
the inside.
Step2.Opening the Outer
Shell/Case
Once the screws are removed, you can remove
the side panels. On most computers, they just
slide off. Start with the left side panel (the side
that once had the knobs), slide it towards the
back of the computer. Now you can remove
the left panel. Just like the other side, slide it
towards the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
If you are working on a carpet, about every five
minutes touch something that is grounded (Sink
faucet / pipe, wire coming from the ground part
of a wall outlet). This is done so you do not
shock your motherboard or other parts.
Step3. Removing the System Fan
First, unplug the fan from the motherboard. You
can find the plug by following the wire from the
fan. It should be labeled "SYS_FAN1". Next, you
will have to unscrew the fan from the outside.
You should now be able to lift the fan out of the
PC.
Step4. Removing the CPU Fan
The CPU fan is located right on top of the CPU heat
sink, which is a large piece of metal with fins on the
top. The CPU fan plugs into the motherboard in an
awkward place, that is hard to access. But just
follow the wires and you should easily find it. It is
labeled "CPU FAN1". To remove the fan from the
heat sink, remove the four screws securing it in
place.
Step5. Removing the Power
Supply
The first thing to do is unplug every wire coming from the
power supply. You must disconnect the motherboard (very
large connector/plug), CD/DVD drive(s) power, internal
hard drive power and portable hard drive slot power.
Once everything is unplugged, unscrew the four screws
holding the power supply in place, on the back of the
computer. Next, push the power supply from the outside,
and then lift it out.
Step6. Removing the CD/ DVD
Drive(s)
First, unplug the ribbon from the back of the
drive. Once that is completed, pull on the tab
securing the drive in place, then push it out
from the inside.
Step7. Removing Hard Drive
First, unplug the connector at the back of the slot, and
unplug the other end from the motherboard. Also unplug
the SATA cable from the motherboard and the hard drive.
The portable hard drive slot is secured the same way the
CD/DVD drive is, with a tab. Pull on the tab, then slide the
slot out. To remove the hard drive from the side of the
slot, unscrew the four screws securing it in place. You
must be very careful not to drop the hard drive, since it is
very delicate!
Step8. Removing the Memory
(RAM)
To remove the RAM, push down on both tabs holding
the RAM in place, which are located at both ends of
the RAM.
Step9. Removing the Motherboard
The motherboard has seven screws holding it to the
frame, which are indicated by large white circles
around them. Remove them and then lift the
motherboard out of the frame.
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