Computer Mechanics

Veteran Tutors' Computer Mechanics prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification in computer maintenance and repair. This is an apprenticeship where instructors and students both get their hands in the equipment.

Computer Maintenance and Repair

The Computer Maintenance and Repair course covers both general principles and very specific practice. The first desktop model we will study is the Dell Optiplex GX110. This series was manufactured in 2000 and has a Pentium III processor.

Cover Release:

Raise Cover:

Remove Hard Drive:

Hard Drive Cable:

CDROM Cable:

Floppy Drive Cable:

Floppy Drive:

Floppy Drive Power Plug:

Floppy Drive Cable:

Captive Screw:

Hard Drive Jumpers:

Hard Drive Power Socket:

Power Plug:

CDROM Power Socket:

Sound Cable:

CDROM Cable:

On-Board Sound Cable:

Fan Power Plug:

Spring Release:

Lift Cooler:

Release CPU:

370-Pin Pentium CPU and ZIF-Socket:

Insert CPU:

168-pin DIMM:

F5 Power Plug:

ATX Plug:

ATX Plug and Socket:

Panel Plug:

Insert DIMM:

DIMM Lock:

On-Board Sockets:

On-Board Sockets:

Riser and Soundcard:

Install Riser Assembly:

Alternate CPU (Slot 1):

Seating Alternate CPU in Slot 1: