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.