Disassemble and rebuild a desktop PC
Disassemble and rebuild a desktop PC Tools needed Small Phillips Head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Step 1 Unplug your computer and peripheral items Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord and unplug any peripheral items attached to the computer, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, headphones, and any external drives. Wear a grounding strap or touch an unpainted metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity. If you walk across a carpet at any point, touch an unpainted metal part of the computer again to discharge the built up static electricity. Step 2 Remove side covers Remove at least one of the side covers, usually the right side as you face the front of the computer. You might find it easier to access all the parts if you remove both side covers; there are sometimes thumb screws on the covers to make access easier. Step 3 Disconnect connectors Disconnect all the connectors, then remove any card readers and internal DVD players. These are usually screwe