Ict 9 module 3, lesson 3 conducting test on the installed computer system

ICT 9:
COMPUTER HARDWARE
SERVICING
Module 3, Lesson 3: CONDUCT TEST ON THE INSTALLED COMPUTER
SYSTEM

MODULE 3, LESSON 3:
CONDUCT TEST ON THE INSTALLED COMPUTER
SYSTEM
The next phase of your learning will focus on
conducting test on the installed computer
components.
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After reading all the required topics and performing
the essential skills you must be able to:
• Follow OHS policies and procedures in
conducting tests;
• Check circuits and systems being isolated using
specified testing procedures;

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• 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

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• Accomplish technical reports on the tests
conducted; and
• Follow procedures in forwarding documentation
to appropriate personnel and/or authority on the
test conducted.

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As computer technician you will need a good
understanding of the health and safety regulations
from early on in your career, so that you understand
the good practices demanded by law.

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In particular, you need to:
• report any accidents
• take reasonable care of your own health and
safety when moving heavy components

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• not cause any electrical hazards
• make sure that workstations meet safety
requirements.

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You need to adhere to health and safety regulations
as they will help to protect you and others and will
avoid any unnecessary legal action for reckless and
unsafe working practices.

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If you identify any health and safety problems, you
should tell your line manager or the health and
safety representative immediately

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The most basic test is to switch the system on to
check it starts without errors. ICT professionals are
also likely to use tools and utilities to check that all is
well with the system after an installation.

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A. The Use of Diagnostic Tools in testing
installed hardware components and other
peripherals
Diagnostic tools are used to test and diagnose
equipment.

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peripherals
Diagnostic tools include the
following:
• Digital multimeter is a device that can take
many types of measurements. It tests the
integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity
in computer components. A digital multimeter
displays the information on an LCD or LED.

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peripherals
following:
• A loopback adapter, also called a loopback
plug, tests the basic functionality of computer
ports. The adapter is specific to the port that
you want to test.

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peripherals
following:
• The toner probe, is a two-part tool. The toner
part is connected to a cable at one end using
specific adapters, such as an RJ-45, coaxial, or
metal clips. The toner generates a tone that
travels the length of the cable.

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peripherals
following:
• The probe part traces the cable. When the
probe is in near proximity to the cable to which
the toner is attached, the tone can be heard
through a speaker in the probe.

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peripherals
Software tools
• Like hardware tools, there are a variety of software tools that can be
used to help technicians pinpoint and troubleshoot problems. Many
of these tools are free and several come with the Windows operating
system.

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peripherals
Disk Management Tools
• Software tools help diagnose computer and network problems and
determine which computer device is not functioning correctly. A
technician must be able to use a range of software tools to diagnose
problems, maintain hardware, and protect the data stored on a
computer.

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peripherals
• The following are some disk management tools:
1. FDISK 5. Defrag
2. Disk Management Tool 6. Disk Cleanup
3. Format 7. System File Checker (SFC)
4. ScanDisk or CHKDSK

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peripherals
• FDISK: A command-line tool that creates and deletes partitions on a
hard drive. The FDISK tool is not available in Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
It has been replaced with the Disk Management tool.
• Disk Management Tool: Initializes disks, creates partitions, and
formats partitions.

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peripherals
• Format: Prepares a hard drive to store information.
• ScanDisk or CHKDSK: Checks the integrity of files and folders on a
hard drive by scanning the file system. These tools might also check
the disk surface for physical errors.
• Defrag: Optimizes space on a hard drive to allow faster access to
programs and data.

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peripherals
• Disk Cleanup: Clears space on a hard drive by searching for files that
can be safely deleted.
• System File Checker (SFC): A command-line tool that scans the
operating system critical files and replaces files that are corrupted.

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B. TEST PROCEDURES
A test procedure is a set of steps to guide you through
what needs to be done to thoroughly test the
installation. It is designed to help you work more
effectively and to make sure you test everything that
needs testing.

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B. TEST PROCEDURES
Test procedures are created in-house and could include these
steps:
1. Gathering test information. The first step is to run the
tests required by the procedure and find out what happens.
You should record all the results of your tests in a log so
that you know which pass and which fail, thereby requiring
further action.

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B. TEST PROCEDURES
steps:
2. Validating the test information. The next step is to check
the data you gathered from the tests to make sure it is
correct. This is usually done by running the tests again.

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B. TEST PROCEDURES
steps:
3. Responding to test information. This step is important
because you need to be able to recognize when a test
shows problems or is successful. For example, if ping is
used to test a network connection then ‘Request timed out’
shows the test was not successful

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B. TEST PROCEDURES
steps:
4. Checking specification. The final step is an important end
to testing. You need to check the specification for the
installation to make sure that it has been met. For example,
if a user requested an upgrade to make their display run at
1920 x 1200, then the ICT professionalshould check that
the graphics card and screen can do this.

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C. EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION
The external visual inspection consists of a quick
inspection of the exterior of the computer, the monitor,
the keyboard, any peripherals, and cables. While
performing the visual inspection, make any necessary
corrections.

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To perform the external visual inspection, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn off the computer, the monitor, and all peripherals.
2. Verify that all power cables are properly connected to the
computer, the monitor and peripherals, and their power
sources.

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following steps:
3. Verify that the keyboard and mouse interface cables are
firmly attached to the proper connectors on the back of the
computer.
 For a PS/2-compatible mouse, the keyboard and mouse interface cable
connectors are identical except for their labels.
 For a serial mouse, the mouse interface cable must be firmly attached
to one of the serial port connectors, and its captive screws must be
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following steps:
4. Verify that network cables (if present) are properly attached.

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following steps:
5. Verify that any devices attached to the serial and parallel
port connectors are properly connected.
 Each of the serial and parallel port interface cables must be firmly
attached to an appropriate connector on the back of the computer
as well as to the interface connector on the device. The captive
screws that secure these connectors at each end of the interface
cable must be secure enough to ensure a firm connection

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following steps:
6. Verify that the video interface cable is firmly attached to the
video connector on the back panel or to a video expansion
card, and also to the connector on the back of the monitor.
For proper connection of the video monitor, see the
documentation for the monitor

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following steps:
7. Inspect all external monitor controls for any obvious
damage or improper settings. For proper settings of the
video monitor controls, see the documentation for the
monitor.

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following steps:
8. Inspect the keyboard to ensure that no keys are sticking. If
one or more keys are sticking, it may be necessary to
replace the keyboard.
9. Inspect the exterior of the computer, including all controls
and indicators, and all user-accessible data storage
devices for any signs of physical damage.

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Does the inspection reveal any problems?

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If Yes,
Proceed to the appropriate procedure in
"Removing and Replacing Parts."

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If No,
Proceed to "Observing the Boot Routine."

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D. OBSERVING THE BOOT ROUTINE
After you have performed an external visual
inspection as described in the previous section,
you should boot the system and, while the boot
routine is running, observe the system for any
indications of problems.

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NOTE: Most of the steps in this procedure require
observation of system functions and indications,
some of which can occur simultaneously. It may
be necessary to reboot the system several
times to complete all of these steps.

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To observe problem indications during the boot
routine, perform the following steps:
1. If the system is off, turn on all peripherals and the
computer.

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2. Check the power supply fan.
Does the fan run normally?
o Yes. Proceed to step 3.
o No. Troubleshoot the system power supply.

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3. Watch the <Num Lock>, <Caps Lock>, and <Scroll
Lock> indicators on the upper-right corner of the
keyboard.

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3. After all three indicators flash momentarily, and
following a long pause (approximately 30 seconds),
the Num Lock indicator should light up and remain
on (unless the Num Lock option is set to Off in the
System Setup program).

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3. Do these indicators flash on and off within
approximately 10 seconds after the boot routine
starts?
o Yes. Proceed to step 4

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3. o No. Troubleshoot the system power supply. If
the troubleshooting procedure indicates
that the system power supply is
operational, troubleshoot the memory

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To observe problem indications during the boot routine,
perform the following steps:
4. During the boot routine, observe the system for any
of the following indications:
o Beep codes - A beep code is a series of
beeps that indicates an error condition

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o System error messages - these messages
can indicate problems or provide status
information

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o Diskette - drive and hard-disk drive access
indicators — These indicators light up in
response to data being transferred to or from
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o Diskette - If either of these
indicators fails to light up during the boot
routine, troubleshoot the diskette drive or
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5. Observe the monitor screen for the Diagnostics
menu.

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E. INTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION
NOTICE: Before you proceed with the internal visual
inspection described in this section, ensure
that the user has saved all open files and
exited all open application programs if
possible.

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A simple visual inspection of a computer’s interior
hardware can often lead to the source of a problem,
such as a loose expansion card, cable connector, or
mounting screw.

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To perform the internal visual inspection, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn off the system, including any attached
peripherals, and disconnect all the AC power cables
from electrical outlets.
CAUTION: Before beginning to work inside the computer, disconnect
the power supply from the power source and the power supply
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following steps:
2. Remove the computer’s right side cover.
CAUTION: The heat sink assembly can get extremely hot during
system operations. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool
before touching it.
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following steps:
3. Verify that the chips, expansion cards, and SEC
cartridge and heat sink assembly or assemblies are
fully seated in their sockets or connectors.

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following steps:
4. To ensure that the chips are fully seated in their
sockets, press firmly on the top of each chip.
5. Verify that all jumpers are set correctly.

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following steps:
6. Check all cable connectors inside the computer to
verify that they are firmly attached to their
appropriate connectors.
7. Reinstall the computer cover.

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following steps:
8. Reconnect the computer and any attached
peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

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QUIZ

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QUIZ: Identify the following
1. A command-line tool that creates and
deletes partitions on a hard drive.

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2. A device that can take many types of
measurements, test the integrity of circuits
and the quality of electricity in computer
components.

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3. A disk management tool that prepares a
hard drive to store information.

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4. A device tests the basic functionality of
computer ports and is specific to the port
that you want to test.

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5. A set of steps to guide you through what
needs to be done to thoroughly test the
installation

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6. A tool that replaced fdisk. It initializes
disks, creates partitions, and formats
partitions.

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7. A command-line tool that scans the
operating system critical files and replaces
files that are corrupted.

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8. A diagnostic tool that checks the integrity
of files and folders on a hard drive by
scanning the file system. These tool might
also check the disk surface for physical
errors.

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9. A software tool that clears space on a
hard drive by searching for files that can
be safely deleted.

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10. This tool optimizes space on a hard
drive to allow faster access to programs
and data.

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End of
QUIZ

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ANSWERS TO QUIZ
1. fdisk 6. disk management tool
2. digital multimeter 7. system file checker (SFC)
3. format 8. scandisk or CHKDSK
4. loopback adapter9. disk cleanup
5. test procedure 10. defrag

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End of
Module 3, Lesson 3:
CONDUCT TEST ON THE INSTALLED
COMPUTER SYSTEM

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