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Computer System Servicing - Grade 9
I.
LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competencies
Assemble computer hardware in accordance with established procedures and
system requirements.
B. Objectives
1. Determine the technical terms, tips, and notes in assembling computer hardware
in the succeeding steps.
2. Perform the next six steps of computer hardware assembly.
II.
INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
There are some things you cannot accomplish in a single round. You can take a break,
but you cannot stop until it’s done. In this learner’s packet, we shall continue the steps in
computer hardware assembly. We are already done with the first five and we will now start
from six until the last step. Let’s get started.
Information Sheet:
Computer Assembly
STEP 6: MOUNT MEMORY (RAM)
RAM is short for “Random Access Memory”. RAM is one of the most
fundamental elements of computing. RAM is the super-fast and temporary data
storage.
1.
Press to open the clips at both ends of the Random Access Memory (RAM)
mounting slots.
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2.
Line up the notch on the RAM stick with the mounting slot.
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3.
Seat the RAM and press it firmly down into the slot. The tabs should
automatically latch closed as you press the RAM down, securing the RAM in place.
4.
Install any other RAM sticks using same process.
Note: Most motherboards will have multiple RAM mounting slot. If you are installing
pair of RAM sticks, mount them in the same color slot on the motherboard.
STEP 7: INSTALL GRAPHIC CARDS
Note: Not all computers have a dedicated graphics card. If you have decided to
use the on-board graphics of your motherboard, instead of installing a dedicated
graphics card, you can skip this section.
1. Remove the expansion slot covers from the rear of your case where the
graphics card will sit.
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2. The graphics card slots into a PCI expansion slot on the lower half of the
motherboard. Line it up and press down firmly to seat the card.
Peripheral Component Interconnect, or PCI, is the most common way to
attach add-on controller cards and other devices to a computer motherboard.
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3. Put in the screws to hold the graphics card in place.
4. Plug in the power connector cables from your power supply into the graphics
card power connector (if existing, not all graphics cards require external
power).
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infographic/
Note: When you plug in your display monitor, always use the output port for the
graphics card first (if you have one installed) and not the output ports of the
motherboard itself. This ensures you are actually using your graphics cards.
STEP 8: MOUNT STORAGE DRIVERS
Storage drives come in two main sizes: a 3.5” and 2.5” form factor. Due to
their similar size, 2.5” drives may need an adapter plate to mount them within your
PC case. The exact mounting strategy for storage drives will vary from computer
case to computer case.
Hard Drive (HDD)
vs
Solid State Drive (SSD)
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1. Mount storage drives in the drive case bays. Fix the drive in place with screws
through the case frame into the case mounting holes located on the storage
drive.
2. Connect the drive to the motherboard using a Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment (SATA) cable.
3. Plug in power cabling to the storage drive.
4. Mount any other storage drive in the same way.
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STEP 9: MOUNT OPTICAL DRIVE
Optical drives are optional and only required if you wish to read or write CD’s,
DVDs and Bluray disc. Some people choose not to include an optical drive in their
PC assemble if they don’t plan on using optical discs.
1. Remove any front panel from the computer case where the optical drive will sit.
2. Mount optical drive in the case by fixing with screw through the case frame into
the case mounting holes located on the optical drive.
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3. Connect the optical drive to the motherboard using a SATA cable.
4. Plug in power cabling from your power supply to the optical drive.
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STEP 10: CONNECT CASE FANS AND FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS
Some computer cases come with case fan installed/mounted within the case.
In other cases, you need to mount your own case fans or you may even choose to
run your computer without any case fan at all.
1. Mount any case fan within your case as required using the supplied screws or
clips.
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2. Connect any case fan power connector to the multiple fan header located at
various places on the motherboard.
3. Identify the cabling from the front panel ports of your PC.
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-This front panel connector will need to be plugged into the motherboard so that
buttons and all inputs/outputs (I/O) on your case front panel will work.
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4. Connect any front panel audio connector to the motherboard front audio header.
5. Connect any front panel USB connector to the motherboard USB header.
6. Connect the front panel case connectors to the motherboard from panel I/O
headers.
Note: Different computer cases may have slightly different I/O connections, but
generally, both the connectors and motherboard headers are labelled, so use these
to your advantage when working out where to plug each cabling connector.
STEP 11: CLOSE CASE AND CONNECT PERIPHERALS
1. Place the side cover back on.
2. Secure the side panel with case screws.
3. Connect peripheral devices including mouse, monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc.
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Image source: https://www.pcbuildadvisor.com/how-to-build-a-computer-step-by-step-infographic/
Note: Connecting peripheral devices will be discussed in the next learner’s packet.
III.
ACTIVITIES
A. Activity 1: Choose Me.
Directions: Read the statements below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. This refers to the fundamental storage in a computer that is super-fast and
temporary.
A. Hard disk (HDD)
B. Solid State Drive (SSD)
C. Random Access Memory (RAM)
D. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
2. Most motherboards will have multiple RAM mounting slot.
A. True
C. Either A or B
B. False
D. None of the above
3. You can choose to run your computer without any case fan at all.
A. True
C. Either A or B
B. False
D. None of the above
4. Maria is a song lover. She has lots of CDs and DVDs at home. Her optical drive
broke, but with her Internet connectivity at home, she uses the app Spottily
recently. Is it practical to uninstall and replace her optical drive?
A. Yes, because it is broken.
B. Yes, because her CDs and DVDs would be worthless if she wants to play them.
C. No, it is not practical since she is now using the app Spottily to listen to her
favorite songs.
D. Either B or C
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5. What is the correct sequence of the last step in computer assembly?
A. Place the side cover back on, secure the side panel with case screws and
connect peripheral devices including mouse, monitor, keyboard, speakers,
etc.
B. Place the side cover back on, connect peripheral devices including mouse,
monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc., and secure the side panel with case
screws
C. Secure the side panel with case screws, connect peripheral devices including
mouse, monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc., and place the side cover back on
D. None of the above.
B. Activity 2: Search and Study Me
Directions: Search the Internet for the following computer abbreviations. Use
the template below as your guide in answering.
Abbreviation
1. HDD
2. SDD
3. CD/DVD
4. USB
5. SATA
Stands for
Description
Image
Reference
C. Activity 3. Perform Me.
Directions: Perform the following:
A. With available resources:
1. Perform the sixth step down to the last procedure in computer assembly that
was discussed in this learner’s packet.
2. Take pictures or a video while performing the steps.
3. Send your output to your teacher. The pictures must be with proper caption or
send the video with sound or caption also.
B. Without available resources:
1. Edit an available video in YouTube or from the Internet about computer
hardware assembly with any editing software. You can also screenshot the
steps and label them.
2. Focus on the steps discussed in this learner’s packet.
3. Send your output to your teacher. The pictures must be with proper caption or
send the video with sound or caption also.
4. Don’t forget to include the proper copyright and references.
IV.
RUBRIC FOR SCORING
Analytic Performance Scoring Rubric for Activity 2
Performance Indicator
Criteria
5
3
2
Performance All procedures are 1 procedure is not 2 to 3 procedures
correctly followed. correctly followed. are not correctly
followed.
Clarity
The content is
The content is
The content is not
clear, and all the
clear, and some
clear.
important details
important details
are present.
are present.
Score
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Citation
Complete
references
Majority of the
references are
present.
No reference
Analytic Performance Scoring Rubric for Activity 3
Performance Indicator
Criteria
Score
5
3
2
Performance All procedures are
1 procedure is not
2 to 3 procedures
correctly followed.
correctly followed.
are not correctly
followed.
Clarity
The video is clear,
The video is clear,
The video is not
and all the
but not all the
clear, and not all the
important views or
important views or
important views or
angles are
angles are captured. angles are captured
captured.
Safety
Proper use of
Proper use of
Improper use of
software/application software/application, software/application,
and all safety
but not all safety
and safety
measures are
measures are
measures are not
observed.
observed.
observed.
Timeliness
Submitted the
Submitted the
Submitted the
output right on time. output 2 days after
output 3 days
the deadline.
onwards after the
deadline.
V.
REFLECTION
1. What did you learn from this material?
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2. What are the challenges that you encountered in the discussion?
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3. What do you want to say to your teacher?
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VI.
REFERENCES
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1. To assemble meaning Retrieved from https://www.yourdictionary.com/assemble on
Aug.1, 2021
2. Computer Assembly. Retrieved from https://www.pcbuildadvisor.com/how-to-build-acomputer-step-by-step-infographic/ on August 1, 2021.
3. Anti-static
device
meaning.
Retreived
from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antistatic_device on August 1, 2021
4. Thermal Paste meaning. Retrieved from
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-apply-thermalpaste.html#:~:text=Thermal%20Paste%20%2D%20A%20silvery%2Dgray,designed%
20to%20dissipate%20that%20heat on August 1, 2021
5. Competency-Based Curriculum–Contextual Learning Matrix (CBC-CLM ) and finalized
on the Instructional Modules Finalization Development Workshop conducted at the
Development Academy of the Philippines ,Tagaytay City, Cavite on May 6-10,2008.
6. PCI Meaning. Retreived from https://www.lacie.com/support/kb/identify-a-variety-ofpci-slots006353en/#:~:text=Peripheral%20Component%20Interconnect%2C%20or%20PCI,d
evices%20to%20a%20computer%20motherboard. On August 5, 2021
Prepared by:
AMITTY B. BORCELIS
CSS 9 Teacher
Bantayan National High School