Re-assembling the PC
Now you are going to carry out the previous procedure in reverse.
- Mount the CPU (take great care!).
- Mount the RAM.
- Mount the main board on the case’s chassis. Use the same precautions as you did when removing it.
- Secure the board using screws. Make sure that the board aligns perfectly. Otherwise you could be shorting out the board and potentially damaging it.
- Install the HDD, FDD, CD ROM, other storage devices, etc.
- Reconnect all jumper-connected wires to the board (eg HDD LED, Reset, etc).
- Reconnect the power cable(s) to the main board.
- Reconnect the data ribbons (cables) to the HDD and FDD controllers. You might also need to reconnect serial and parallel data connections if using an older system.
- Reconnect storage devices to their data and power connection.
- Check that everything is connected correctly.
- Check again.
- Replace the case top but do not secure yet.
- Re-connect cables and connections at the back of the PC.
- Reconnect the power and turn on the computer.
- Does it work? If it does, turn off the computer, disconnect the power, and secure the top with screws.
- If it does not work, revisit all of your steps. Pay attention to the POST screen. This screen will give you valuable information.
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