😅 First: Don’t Be Scared
Putting a computer together might sound scary, but it’s kind of like LEGO.
Everything only fits where it’s supposed to.
If something doesn’t go in easily, it probably doesn’t belong there!
📦 Step-by-Step: Building Your Own PC
Step 1: Open the Case
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Take off the side panels.
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This is where all the parts will go.
Step 2: Install the Motherboard
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Place it on the pegs inside the case.
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Use small screws to gently hold it in place.
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Don’t over-tighten!
Step 3: Add the CPU
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Open the CPU slot on the motherboard.
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Gently drop in the CPU, lined up with the arrows.
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Lock it in place.
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Add thermal paste and the CPU fan (to keep it cool).
Step 4: Add RAM
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Find the long RAM slots.
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Push your RAM sticks straight down until they click.
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That click means they’re locked in.
Step 5: Plug in the Storage
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Slide in your SSD or hard drive.
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Connect it with two wires:
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One to power
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One to the motherboard
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Step 6: Add the Power Supply
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Place it in its special corner (usually at the bottom or top).
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Plug cables into:
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Motherboard
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Storage drive
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CPU
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Step 7: Plug in the Graphics Card (if needed)
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If you have one, it goes into the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
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Screw it in so it doesn’t wiggle.
Step 8: Connect the Case Buttons
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Plug in tiny wires so the power button and USB ports work.
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Follow the motherboard guide—it’s like connecting puzzle pieces.
Step 9: Close It Up and Connect the Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
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You’re almost ready!
🔌 The First Power-On (The Moment of Truth)
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Plug everything into the wall.
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Press the power button.
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If fans spin and lights flash—success!
If nothing happens:
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Double check all cables
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Make sure the RAM and CPU are seated properly
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Breathe. Everyone messes up the first time.
🧠 BIOS: The Brain Before the Brain
When the computer starts, it shows a screen called the BIOS.
It lets you check:
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If the CPU is working
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If the RAM is okay
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If it can see the hard drive
You don’t need to change anything — just check that everything is detected.