Step By Step How To Build a Computer

Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
Define hardware, giving examples
Define software, giving examples
Describe the difference between hardware and software
Identify the main components of a general-purpose computer: central processing unit, main/internal memory (including ROM and RAM), input devices, output devices and secondary/backing storage
Identify operating systems, including those which contain a graphical user interface, a command line interface
Identify different types of computer including Personal Computer or desktop, mainframe, laptop, palmtop and Personal Digital Assistant
Describe recent developments in ICT
How do I open the case?
What is the process to install the power supply?
How do I attach the components to the motherboard and install the motherboard?
How do I install internal drives?
How do I install drives in external bays?
How do I install adapter cards?
What is the process to connect all internal cables?
How do I reattach the side panels and connect external cables to the computer?
What happens when I boot the computer for the first time