How to assemble a PC?

To know How to assemble a PC? follow the steps:- 

Assembling parts of a PC 

A computer is a system formed by assembling a number of components. This assembly involves connecting internal and external computer components. Internal components include the ones that are installed inside a system case, such as the motherboard, ram and disk drives. External computer components are devices that are attached to the system case such as mouse, keyboard, scanner, printer and external modem. 

    Before assembling, verify that you have all the necessary components with you. the components may vary depending upon the requirements of the user. For assembling a PC will require; 

•  1 Hard drive  
•  1 Memory module 
•  1 PCI network interface card  
•  1 Video card optional  
•  1 CD ROM  
•  1 Processor  
•  1 Heat sync and fan 
•  2 IDE cables  
•  1 power supply 

Tools required  

1. Slot screwdriver  
2. 1 Chip puller  
3. 1 needle-nose pliers  
4. 1 tweezers  
5. 1 hex-head Allen-Wrench set  
6. Phillips screwdriver- you will use this the most as all screws are this type. screwdriver  
7. Long nose pliers-for picking up those tiny screws you drop 
8. A cup to hold the small screws  
9. Pen and paper for diagramming the component connections  
10. Air duster to blow the dust from the system case  
11. Plastic ties for loose cabling inside the system case  
12. A small torch to see the connections in the system case. 

Before you start do the following 

1.       Clean your work area of dust, debris and anything else that might get in the way. 
2.       you must also take precautions against static electricity. A static discharge can damage your computer. Before opening your computer case and touching or removing any parts inside, you should ground yourself with the grounding strap. 
3.    A grounding strap prevents static electricity from building up in your body and discharging into the equipment, 80 volts of static charge is enough to damage a computer. 

General handling notes 

1. Avoid rough handling 
2. Hold the parts by their edges. 
3. Avoid touching the motherboard components, chips, connectors and leads with bare hands. 
4. Avoid touching memory module contacts and chips with bare hands. 
5. Place the parts on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag in which it came. 

Basic precautions 

Computer assembly requires some basic precautions. These are as follows; 

1.  Never force computer parts into place. If you have to force a part into place, it is possible that you are inserting the wrong component or installing it improperly. Stop and check to see what you are doing wrong before you continue. 
2.   Never open the power supply. The power supply has high voltage inside which can be extremely dangerous. 
3.   Never work on a computer with the power on. Doing so can cause electrical surges that can damage your computer parts. 
4.  Never clean system parts with liquid detergents or wet clothes