Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware:

Lab – Disassemble a Computer

Instructor Note: This is a suggested list. Depending on the motherboard, the NIC and the video adapter may be built into the motherboard, and cannot be removed.

In this part, you will remove the following hardware components listed in the table using the proper safety procedures. If the components cannot be removed from the case, you will need to be able identify them. Your instructor will verify that you have removed the correct hardware components and can identify the listed components and their uses.

Points for safety procedure: ________________ (5 points)

Instructor Sign-Off Task 1: __________________________________

Points: ___________________ of 15

PC Assembly

Lab – Install the Power Supply

Lab – Install the Drives

Lab – Install the Adapter Cards

Lab – Install the Motherboard in a Computer

Lab – Install Internal Cables

Lab – Install Front Panel Cables

Lab – Complete the Computer Assembly

Instructor Note: Incorrect parts or cables can be provided to the students so they must troubleshoot and identify a solution.

In this task, you will reassemble the computer so it can be powered on.

Instructor Sign-Off Task 2: __________________________________

Points: ___________________ of 10

Advanced Computer Hardware:

Lab – Investigate BIOS Settings

Lab – Install Windows

Instructor Note: A Windows ISO image should be provided to the students. It can be on a DVD or USB. Prior to the start of this task, change the BIOS / UEFI settings to boot from the hard drive first.

In this task, you will configure the BIOS / UEFI so an OS can be installed from a DVD or USB. The instructor will provide you a Windows ISO image to install Windows on the PC.

Instructor Sign-Off Task 3: __________________________________

Points: ___________________ of 10

Instructor Note: The students will need an assigned subset for DHCP when configuring their SOHO routers. For those classrooms with more time, an IP address pool could be configured on the router with specific addressing information provided for students to use when configuring the PC connection information.

Your instructor will provide you with an assigned subset for DHCP.

Instructor Sign-Off Task 4: __________________________________

Points: ___________________ of 10

Virtualization and Cloud Computing:

Lab – Install Linux in a Virtual Machine

Instructor Note: Either provide a USB flash drive / DVD with Linux ISO image and Oracle VirtualBox and Packet Tracer executables or a classroom with the necessary files.

Instructor Sign-Off Task 5: __________________________________

Points: ___________________ of 20