Rebuilding Your Computer

You will be rebuilding your computer and turning it on. This counts as a quiz, and here's how it works.

• The quiz is worth 50 points

• Your goal is to rebuild your computer on your own using only your notes.

• You can ask for help if you're stuck, but every time you do you lose 5 points off the total.

• To successfully complete the quiz your computer must start and load Windows.

• If there is a problem loading Windows that isn't your fault that will not count against you.

• IMPORTANT! You will also learn how to apply thermal paste to your CPU. When you are ready to attach the fan to CPU ask the teacher for help - this will not count against you.

Applying Thermal Paste

• Before you attach the cooling fan to your CPU it will need a fresh application of thermal paste.

• Use the tube of paste you get, and put the same amount in the same place you see in the picture.

• Gently place your fan/heatsink over the CPU - be careful not to move it!

• Re-attach the fan by screwing each screw in equally. What that means is turn one screw just a small amount, then the next, and the next until you've secured the CPU. This makes sure the paste spreads evenly under the heatsink.