How to Open a Computer

This tutorial shows how you can open a computer to do various things, such as (i) Clean the insides of the computer (ii) Just look inside (iii) Add new components

 Steps

1. 1
   First ensure that the PC is not on. If it is, switch it off, unplug it and let it cool for sometime if it has been running for a while.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Look at the back of the PC. You will see some screws (usually 2, one near the top and one further below) Use a Philips screwdriver to undo the screws.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Slide out the side panel. If a fan is attached be careful of the wires.
   
   
   
4. 4
   Now lay the CPU on the side which is closed.You can see the interiors quite clearly.
   
   
   
5. 5
   Do not let the wires confuse you. Just don't touch anything yet.
   
   
   
6. 6
   Make sure you are grounded or use an anti static wrist band.
7. 7
   Now do what you want...clean the insides with a vacuum... the small portable variety...the large house vacuum may suck up all the delicate parts of the motherboard and other paraphernalia so be careful
   
   
   
8. 8
   Use the blower carefully and blow out the dust and the cobwebs and accumulated dirt
9. 9
   Clean the fans especially carefully. This is where most of the dust accumulated
10. 10
    Close the lid and put the screws back in place.
    
    
    

Warnings

• Remember to protect your computer from static electricity by using a anti-static wrist strap or touching a metal surface.