TLE- COMPUTER SYSTEMS

SERVICING (Grade 10)

First Quarter- Module 2
Components of Computer System
Hardware Tools

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TLE CSS– Grade 10
Supplementary Learning Material
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Components of Computer System
Hardware Tools
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 GRADE
10 10
TVL CSS
ICT-CSS

Name:__________________________________________Date:___________Score:__________

SUBJECT: COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NCII

QUARTER 1– MODULE 1
Lesson 2: Components of Computer System
Hardware Tools

OBJECTIVES:
a. Identify the components of the system unit and its function.
b. Classify the computer devices as input, output, process and storage.
c. Apply the concepts of proper usage of the hardware tools.

Introduction / Overview:
This module will help you understand the components of the
computer system. It will give you an idea how the computer and peripheral devices
work. This module will also give details about the inside of the system unit, its
components and functions. The last topic is about the hardware tools. This module
will prepare you to become a good computer technician.

PRETEST

Directions: Encircle 6 components of system unit. Choose your answers in the pool
box.

Motherboard
Processor Mouse
Joystick

CD/DVD drive
Speaker
Hard drive
Keyboard
Web camera
Power supply
Computer fan
RAM Monitor

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 LET’S REVIEW
Directions: Rearrange the followings words which you encountered in the first
module.
WORD ANSWER WORD ANSWER
1. CTRUIIC 11. AADT
2. PLEPA 12. IMFOCTORS
3. TOUPTU 13. OPSOESRCR
4. EESNCR 14. GSAME
5. PLTPAO 15. ICOAIPAPLTSN
6. TKNWOER 16. MORNITO
7. MRNPAGOGIMP 17. NERNIETT
8. RAEEHWRD 18. EAYBDOKR
9. MEMYRO 19. FTASRWEO
10. IPUNT 20. SMEUO

LET’S STUDY

Components of Computer System

Computer systems are made up of various devices. Some devices, such as

keyboards and mouse, are used to input data to a computer. Peripheral devices, such
as a monitor or speakers, are needed so that we can understand the output from a
computer. These peripheral devices provide data for the processor or central
processing unit (CPU) to work with and then to communicate the results of that
processing. Without a processor there would be no computer system, the data you
entered would be useless – no processing would have taken place.
If the communication happens between each device then there is so called
information processing. All types of computer have the same structure of information
processing and each device are categorized as follow
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT STORAGE

INPUT
➢ It is the process of encoding information that is external to the system and
entering it into the system.
➢ Input hardware are devices that take information that is external to the system
and coding it into the system. Examples of input devices are:

➢Keyboards ➢Game controllers ➢ Barcode reader

➢Touch screens ➢Light pen ➢ Fingerprint scanner
➢Pointing devices ➢Graphics tablet ➢ Audio input devices
➢Mouse ➢ Imaging input devices ➢ Microphone
➢Touchpad / ➢ Digital cameras ➢ MIDI Keyboard
trackpad ➢ Webcam ➢ Drum machine
➢Joystick ➢ Image scanner

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PROCESS
➢ It is the next thing that will happen when the data is inputted. Processing can include
searching or performing calculations and sorting the data.
➢ It is an action performed on the inputted data and converting it to something usable.
What we see on the screen in today's computers (also known as what you see is what
you get or WYSIWYG) are the outcome of our inputted data being processed by
computer programs so the output can be usable: a birthday invitation, a layout
tarpaulin, the edited videos.
➢ Processing in a computer system is assigned to the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The processor:
o interprets and executes commands from the computer’s hardware and
software.
o is a single integrated circuit, also found in many devices that involve control
and monitoring.
➢ The motherboard of a computer is important to this process as it hold together the
CPU, RAM and other integral components
➢ Random access memory (RAM) allows for the data being processed to be stored
temporarily.

OUTPUT
➢ It is the process of taking information that was in the system and producing it, either in a form
of softcopy or hardcopy.
➢ Softcopy is a type of output that are stored or displayed on a computer such as the monitor
display and the sound from the speaker while hardcopy is a type of output that are printed or
tangible like printed materials.
➢ Output hardware are devices that converts the processed data into something that human can
understand. Examples of output devices are:
➢ Monitors
➢ Printers
➢ Sound cards and speakers
➢ Haptic sensors (for example, mobile device vibrations upon touch input)

STORAGE

➢ A component of computer system that is used to indicate that data will be saved for a period
of time. We store for many reasons: for future reference; to prevent full loss of data; because
we forget to purge. Nowadays storage is very significant.
➢ Examples of storage devices are:
➢ Hard disk drives (HDDs)
➢ Solid-state drives (SSDs)
➢ Optical drives (CDs / BluRay / DVD)
➢ Flash storage devices (USB storage disks)
➢ Floppy disk drives (obsolete in today's world)
➢ Network-attached storage devices (NAS)

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 Components Of System Unit

1. Chassis
The chassis is the housing that organizes and protects
wholly the components that make up a desktop computer.

2. Motherboard
The motherboard is one of the main internal hardware components of
the system unit. The board is termed ‘mother’
because it holds all the connectors to the other Figure 1. System case
hardware components of the computer system.

3. Microprocessor or CPU
The CPU is a hardware
Figure 3.Motherboard
component in control for all
operations that is processed in
the computer’s system which is
why it is known as the brain of the computer and it is
intact on the motherboard. The CPU has two main units
which are the control unit (CU) and the arithmetic logic unit
(ALU). The CU gets instructions from the memory and
executes them in order to control input and output
devices while the ALU carries out the arithmetic and
logical processes. The processor’s speed is in megahertz
(MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). Figure 2. Microprocessor
4. Random Access Memory
RAM is the main memory of the
computer system whose main function is to store data temporarily. The bigger
the capacity of the RAM, the faster the access to data by the CPU. RAM is volatile,
meaning it stores data while the computer is running and loses all data when the
computer is turned off. The RAM together with the CPU and the hard disk is the
computer’s major source of speed. A computer can utilize more than one RAM
depending on the user’s preference but limited to the number of
Figure 4. Random Access Memory memory slots on the motherboard.

5. Hard drive
The main storage device of the computer system is the hard disk or Hard
drive. Different to the RAM that stores data temporarily, the hard drive stores
information, files and other documents permanently as its main function and also
allows the retrieval of data but it is non-volatile (data is still there even the computer
goes off). Operating system and application software are installed on the hard drive.
The volume of data you can put in a hard drive depend on its capacity. The capacity Figure 5. Hard drive
of the hard drives lately is from 20gigabytes(20GB) to 2terabytes(2TB).

6. Computer fan
Most computers have two fans in the system unit or chassis, others have three.
Those are intended for CPU, for the entire system case and others are for hard drive.
The number of computer fan depends on the manufacturer. When the computer is
being used the CPU produces a lot of heat and heat could always cause damage to
your computer, it is for a reason that the CPU fan is located in a place to maintain
the CPU under the required temperature. The case fan is to keep the entire system
unit cooled. Computer fans’ main function is to cool down and sustain a conducive
temperature within the system unit for smooth operations.

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 7. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives
Compact disc (CD) and digital versatile disc (DVD) are common storage
devices which certain amount of video and audio files, data and other
computer files can be stored. CD-ROM can store upto 700MB of data
while DVD-ROM can store about 4.7GB of data.
Figure 6. CD/DVD ROM DRIVE

8.Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Receive electrical power and convert alternating
current (AC) to a controlled direct current (DC) for the
components to function.

Figure 7. Power Supply Unit

Hardware Tools

In Computer Systems Servicing, there should always be a complete toolkit that contains all the tools
necessary to complete hardware repairs.

HARDWARE TOOLS DEFINITION

CATEGORIES
1. ESD tools There are two examples of ESD tools: the antistatic wrist strap
and the antistatic mat. The antistatic wrist strap is worn on the
hands to protect computer equipment when grounded to a
computer chassis. The antistatic mat is laid on the work are
before the system unit to protect computer equipment by avoiding
static electricity from accumulating on the hardware or on the
hardware technician.

Figure 98. Antistatic

Figure 9.1 Antistatic
Wrist Strap mat

2. Hand Most tools used in the computer assembly/disassembly process are small
tools hand tools. Below are the examples.
• Crimper • Punch-down tool
• Flashlight • Torx screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver • Tweezers
• Hex driver • Wire cutter
• Needle-nose pliers • Wire stripper
• Phillips-head screwdriver
3. Cleaning Preparing and using appropriate cleaning tools is important when maintaining
tools and repairing computers. Using the proper cleaning tools helps ensure that
computer components are not damaged during cleaning. Example of cleaning
tools are:

• Soft cloth: Used to clean different computer components without

scratching or leaving debris, the best type of cloth is the lint-free
cloth.
• Compressed air: Used to remove dust and debris from different
computer parts without touching the sensitive parts of the unit.
• Cable ties: Used to tie cables neatly inside and outside of a computer.
• Parts organizer: Used to keep screws, jumpers, fasteners, and other
small parts in one place and prevents them from getting mixed
together.

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 4. Diagnostic Diagnostic tools are utilized to test and diagnose equipment. Examples of
tools diagnostic tools are:
Digital multimeter- tests the integrity of circuits and the quality of electricity
in computer components.
Loopback adapter, also known as loopback plug, tests the basic functionality
of computer ports. The adapter is specific to the port that you want to test.
LAN Tester – tests the functionality of LAN cables.

ONLINE

Watch a video lesson about, “Components of Computer System - An

Introduction to CPU, I/O Devices | Computer Awareness”
Use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1LwJRYiaho

CAN YOU CREATE IT?

Directions: Draw the examples of the hand tools used in PC repair. Put it in one
short bond paper.
CRITERIA
Completeness 60%
Creativity- 30%
Visual Impact- 10%
TOTAL: 100%

LET’S CONNECT

CAN YOU REFLECT ON IT?

Directions. Answer the following question.
What is the most important thing you have learned as you study this module? How do
you think you understanding on the basics of computer system help you as future CSS
technician?

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 LET’S TAKE THE CHALLENGE

CAN YOU THINK ABOUT IT?

Directions. Answer the given question.
Scenario: You are an owner of a desktop computer. You are about to clean it.
What should you do before, during and after the process of cleaning your desktop?
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CAN YOU COLLABORATE?

Directions: Since you already know the different hardware tools used in computer
systems servicing, gather videos or photos of family members using the hardware
tools available in your house. Then create a video presentation of gathered photos
and videos. Save it with LastName-LO2VIDEO.

POST TEST
I. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the components of system unit being described.
__________1. It holds all the connectors to the other hardware components of the computer system.

__________2. It is the main storage device of the computer system.

__________3. It receives and convert the electrical supply to make the components function.

__________4. It is the housing that organizes and protects all the components of the system unit.

__________5. It stores data while the computer is running and loses all data when the computer is turned
off.

II. CLASSIFICATION: Write I if the component is an input device, O, if output device, P, if processing
hardware and S, if storage device.
____1. Mouse
____2. Monitor
____3. DVD
____4. Printer
____5. CPU
____6. Keyboard
____7. Speaker
____8. HDD
____9. Flash Drive
____10. Microphone

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