• Before you remove the cover from the system unit, there are a few precautions that should be followed. Taking certain precautions and making preparations can help make working inside your computer much easier and fun. Follow these simple but very important precautions and preparations BEFORE removing the cover.



• Record the computer settings of the CMOS setup. This is the settings
  stored about the devices installed in your system. Write down this
  information as this data can be erased while probing inside the system
  unit by accidentally hitting the cmos battery. You can use cmos capture
  software which will do the job for. Click here to download cmos capture,
  the one we use here at Softsale Software.



• Backup the Hard Drive, even though working in the system unit probably won't wipe any information. Its a good idea to perform this backup should something go wrong. If it does, you will be at ease to know that your data is still safely intact. You should perform a complete system backup using either the backup software in your Operating System (Windows 98/2000, etc.) or other software such as Iomega.



• Create a startup or System Disk by inserting a blank disk into the Floppy
  drive, clicking the Window's Start menu, the Control Panel and choosing
  the Add/Remove Programs icon. Then by clicking the Startup Disk button at the top of the window, you will create this important diagnostic disk when you follow the instructions on screen. This should be done even if you do not plan to work on your computer. The startup disk is a valuable tool for most Troubleshooting procedures. If you have not created yours, do so BEFORE leaving your computer TODAY and store it in a safe place.



• Remove any and all ESD or Electrical Static Discharge from your body. This electricity can cause many problems the components inside your computer. The easiest way to remove ESD is by touching a metal desk, doorknob or lamp. A Wrist Strap is tool used by wearing one end on your wrist while connecting the other end at a good ground. This device is used mostly by PC Technicians. After following these precautions and preparations, you're ready to remove the cover from the case. The computer case is the box that contains most of the major components of any computer system. To remove the case you simply.......

1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.
2. Remove all screws securing the cover to the case.
3. Slide the cover reward and upwards, then lift straight up.
4. As you pull backwards take care not the catch any wires by the cover.
5. Once removed, put the cover out of the way, in a safe place.
   

Closing the System Unit Case

Be sure everything you may have remove was put back in place. If you disconnected any wires or connectors,were they reconnected? If you worked inside the system unit, did you remove all the tools? Before you replace the cover,turn on the computer just to be certain it starts correctly. This will not hurt anything and will save you lots of time should you have to check any connections. If you don't feel comfortable doing it this way, replace the cover first. It should not take that long to remove should you have to. Simply replace the retaining screws to secure the cover to the case, but take good care NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.

And that's it. You should make opening your PC both fun and an adventure. Once you get it open, learn the identity of each component and its purpose. You will really be amazed at just how much fun and how easy it is to learn about all those drives, chips, resistors, modules,etc. Use PC Repair on vhs video to see each in detail or if you at your computer, PC Repair on 4 cdroms can show you by awesome mpeg videos just what these components are,how to install and troubleshoot each. Go ahead and order PC Repair on either vhs or cdroms NOW. Get serious about boosting your knowledge of computers to levels you never imagined.

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