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PC Maintenance









I work with computers throughout the day, doing my full time job, but as opposed to simply repairing computer systems and providing all levels of technical support, this particular nightclass that I teach gives me the opportunity to pass on that help and support to others.

This particular kind of class can be challenging at times, especially when we've had workshop sessions where students have brought in various computers from home with various ailments, but on the other hand is probably my favourite out of the three classes I teach. Many people I find, are scared of computers, they dont want to do anything that will break them, so in this class I aim to eliminate peoples fears about computers and teach them all about troubleshooting, hardware and software. I have a few regulars who attend the class each term, and in general a great deal of fun is enjoyed by all, as these classes progress!
Keith starts the build
Keith starts the build
Everyone watching
Everyone watching
Fitting the mainboard
Fitting the mainboard
PC Case
PC Case
Expertly cleaned out by John
Expertly cleaned out by John
Tightening Components
Tightening Components
Saied, Dick and Keith
Saied, Dick and Keith
Extra Advice
Extra Advice
Nearly done?
Nearly done?
Claire takes over!
Claire takes over!
Circuitry
Circuitry
Pondering the problem!
Pondering the problem!
Bogda removes the Power Supply
Bogda removes the Power Supply
Hooray!!!
"Hooray!!!"
Gordon Lends a Hand!
Gordon Lends a Hand!
Gordon
Gordon
Fitting the Mainboard....
Fitting the Mainboard....
Making sure it fits properly...
Making sure it fits properly...
A Captive Audience
A Captive Audience
Gordon
Gordon
Connecting the Power Connectors
Connecting the Power Connectors
This is easy!....
"This is easy!...."
A Helping Hand!
A Helping Hand!
Huw Supervises
Huw Supervises
This way around?...
"This way around?..."
The Power Supply is fitted...
The Power Supply is fitted...
So far so good....
So far so good....
Fitting the mainboard....
Fitting the mainboard....
How on Earth does this fit?....
"How on Earth does this fit?...."
Will this hammer help?
"Will this hammer help?"
The processor wont go in like that!!
"The processor wont go in like that!!"
Fitting a CD-ROM drive...
Fitting a CD-ROM drive...
What else needs to be done?...
"What else needs to be done?..."
Almost done...
Almost done...
Final connection of the power switch!
Final connection of the power switch!
Meanwhile in another class...
Meanwhile in another class...
I'll hold the case whilst you fit it!
"I'll hold the case whilst you fit it!"
Class of Autumn 2007
Class of Autumn 2007
Group Exercise
Group Exercise
Try the blue screwdriver!
"Try the blue screwdriver!"
Tighten it right by here!
"Tighten it right by here!"
A delicate hand should do it!
A delicate hand should do it!
The thing is Rachel it requires skill!
"The thing is Rachel it requires skill!"
PC Maintenance Class 2006
PC Maintenance Class 2006
PC Maintenance Class 2005
PC Maintenance Class 2005
Yay!!!! It Works!!
Yay!!!! It Works!!
Group Photo
Group Photo
Ok, so where does the CD-ROM drive go?
"Ok, so where does the CD-ROM drive go?"