3.8.2 Lab: Complete the Computer Assembly

Introduction

Print and complete this lab.

In this lab, you will install the side panels and the external cables on the computer.

Recommended Equipment

• Computer with power supply, motherboard, drives, and adapter cards installed, and internal cables connected
  Monitor cable (DVI or VGA)
  Keyboard
  Mouse
  USB cable for the USB hub
  USB cable for the USB printer
  Network cable
  Wireless antenna
  Power cable
  Tool kit
  Motherboard manual
  

Step 2

Attach the side panels to the computer case.

Secure the side panels to the computer using the panel screws.

Step 2

Attach the monitor cable to the video port.

Secure the cable by tightening the screws on the connector.

Step 3

Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.

Step 4

Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port.

Step 5

Plug the hub USB cable into any USB port.

Step 6

Plug the printer USB cable into a USB port in the hub.

Step 7

Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.

Step 8

Connect the wireless antenna to the antenna connector.

Step 9

Plug the power cable into the power socket of the power supply.