A+ Tutorials Upgrading a ComputerA+ Tutorials - Upgrading a Computer
Before You Begin
Lesson 1: Computer Disassembly and Reassembly
Preparation
Recommended Hardware
Recommended Software
Disassembly
Reassembly
Lesson Summary
Lesson 2: Upgrading a Computer
Memory, Memory, Memory
CPU Upgrades
Expansion Cards
Drives
Motherboards
Lesson Summary
Tutorial Summary
Review
Computer upgrades are among the most common tasks performed by a computer technician. With new technology coming out every day, it is a constant struggle to stay up to date. Before you can upgrade or repair a computer, you must know how to take it apart. A thorough understanding of how to disassemble a computer and put it back together is required by any computer professional. This tutorial provides guidelines for successfully disassembling, upgrading, and reassembling a computer.