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CompTIA A+ Part 6: How to Build a Computer

By Ed Liberman
Learn about the installation of the hardware components that make up a computer, and see how to build a computer start to finish.
Course info
Rating
(155)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Nov 1, 2013
Duration
2h 47m
Table of contents
Overview
Overview 9m
Safety and Tools
Safety Best Practices 10m ESD Wrist Strap 8m Recommended Tools 10m
Evaluating the Case and Power Supply
Assessing the Exterior of the Case 8m Assessing the Interior of the Case 16m
Motherboard Review
Introducing the Motherboard 8m Motherboard Schematics 14m Walkthrough of Ports 6m
Motherboard Installation
Fastening the Motherboard to the Case 16m Securing the Power Connectors 2m Attaching the Front Panel Connectors 11m
Installing the Processor and RAM
Processor, Fan and Heat Sink Installation 10m Memory Installation 5m
HDD and Optical Drive Installation
Securing a Hard Drive 7m Installing an Optical Drive 10m
Installing Expansion Cards
PCIe Installation 10m Network Card Installation 5m
Wrap Up
Testing Functionality 6m
Description
Course info
Rating
(155)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Nov 1, 2013
Duration
2h 47m
Description

This course will teach you the ins and outs of building a computer. You'll see how to install a motherboard, processor, memory, hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards and more.

About the author
Ed Liberman
About the author

Ed Liberman has worked in technology for over 20 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry.

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