CSC103 Lab 2 2011

--D. Thiebaut 11:47, 4 February 2011 (EST)

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Preparation for Lab #2

• The lab will take place in FH Atrium
• Please bring a camera (digital or phone) if you can

Assignment

• Your assignment is to
  1. take the PC apart, and if possible take some of the parts apart
  2. take notes of the part numbers, and or size of the various elements
  3. take pictures of the different parts that are important elements of a computer
  4. recognize by the name the different parts.

Helpers

• There will be helpers around you. Do not hesitate to ask them questions about what you discover, or if you are having trouble with any of the equipment.

Helpful Questions/Suggestions

• You will have had a successful lab if you find the answers the following questions during the lab, and if you have pictures taken of all of the parts listed.
• You will need these answers for the next homework assignment, Homework #2

Question 1

What is the make and model number of the computer you are taking apart?

Question 2

What are the parts visible when you remove the cover?

Question 3

Where is the processor? What brand and model number is it? Remove it from the motherboard!

Question 4

Where is the RAM (Random Access Memory)? How much RAM is in the PC you're taking apart? What company makes it?

Question 5

Where is the CD/DVD player/burner? Is it a CD or DVD drive?

Question 6

Where is the power supply? How many watts of power can it output?

Question 7

What are all the cables for?

Question 8

Where is the hard disk? How many Gigabytes of data does it hold?

Optional Question 9

What is inside the hard disk?

Question 10

Where is the motherboard? What are the lines you see on the board?

Question 11

On the motherboard is a crystal. Where is it? What is it for?

Question 12

You may find a small battery on the motherboard. What is it for?