How to repair a PC

Setting your workplace up

• You need adequate clothing.
• Prepare all needed tools.
• Put the PC where it feels comfortable, this means on the floor. Desktop PCs should be put on the side with the harddisk to the top.
• Start with the first tool you have at hand.

• Operate the tool firm and gently
• Stay away while the PC automatically takes the most optimal position to facilitate further repairs.

Locating parts

• Now you can start to repair the interior of the PC.
• First locate the part inside the PC to be repaired.
• A static eliminator wrist is necessary if you have sensible boards installed in your PC

• After having located an item inside the PC you can repair it.

Repairing more on the PC

• To get the movement correctly you should practice first on non PC parts like wood.
• Repeat this until you think the PC is in a good shape for the next step.

• OK now that you have done all repairs, it could be that some things still work. If that's the case go to the next step.

Using motorized tools

• This is the most interesting part of repairing.
• A motorized tool repairs even the most resisting parts of a PC.
• A motorized tool helps saving a tremendous amount of time.
• Motor tools are especially suited to commit repairs deep inside the PC
• Like before locate the part to be repaired

• You are now ready, start the motor and repair!
• Note that safety glasses are a recommended accessory for this.

Final repairs

• Operate the tool in a slow rotating way
• Harddisks and cables can be fittet like this

• Now your repairs should be finished.

Successful reparation

• If the PC still works, you should look like this.

Bahh shit still alive, but good fun!

Unsuccessful reparation

• If the PC isn't working any more, you should look like this.

Cool! One PC less on earth. Life is again worth living!

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