Hardware Fundamentals
Activity 1: Instructor introduces collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Google Docs. Students work in teams to investigate SharePoint and Google Docs.
Activity 2: Breaking Down the Computer
Now you are ready to begin to breakdown a computer. Use what you learned during the Task to work with a partner or small group to complete this activity. If needed, use the following resources to help break down the computer and identify the parts.
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Watch Beginners Guide: How to Build a Computer
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Read How to Build a Computer: The Complete Guide http://lifehacker.com/5828747/how-to-build-a-computer-from-scratch-the-complete-guide?sidebar_promotions_icons=testingoff&utm_expid=66866090-67.e9PWeE2DSnKObFD7vNEoqg.1&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com
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Or if you are ready to go beyond beginner building, watch How to Build the Ultimate Gaming PC Guide and Tutorial.
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Read How to Build a Gaming PC: A Beginner’s Guide http://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-build-a-gaming-pc-a-beginners-guide/
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Activity 3: Lab – Working Inside a Computer
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Step 1: Plan and Organize Your Work
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Step 2: Open the Computer Case and Examine the System
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Step 3: Remove Expansion Cards
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Step 4: Remove the Motherboard, Power Supply, and Drives
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Steps to Put a Computer Back Together
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Investigate Cooling Methods and Devices
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Select a Power Supply
Activity 4: Lab: Use the directions for the labs in the Lab ebook on Processors and Chipsets
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Lab 4.1: Remove and Replace a CPU
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Lab 4.2: Install Chipset Drivers
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Lab 4.3: Benchmark and Burn-in a CPU
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Lab 4.4: Compare CPU Benchmarks
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Lab 4.5: Choose a CPU Cooling Solution
SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT