Steps on how to install: Memory Ram, motherboard, CPU and Front panel

Steps on how to install:

a. Memory Ram 

1. Find out what type of RAM is required for your desktop computer.

2. Check how many sockets you have for RAM.

3. Browse the options. You can find RAM from a variety of different manufacturers, and for a wide variety of prices.

4. Make your purchase.

5. Shut down the computer.

6. Open your computer case.

7. Discharge any static.

8. Locate your RAM sockets.

9. Remove old RAM (if upgrading).

10. Take your new RAM out of its protective packaging.

11. Insert the RAM into the RAM slot.

12. Remove dust using a bottle of compressed air.

13. Close up the computer.

14. Power on the computer. 

15. Check the RAM in Windows. Press The Windows key + Pause/Break to open the System Properties. 

16. Run Memtest. If you still aren’t sure that your memory was installed correctly, or that it may not be functioning properly, you can run the free Memtest program to check the memory sticks. The test may take a while to run, but will discover any errors and display how much is installed.

b. Motherboard

1.  Open your computer case. Remove both side panels for easy access to the motherboard tray. The motherboard tray can be removed from the case, which will allow you to easily install the motherboard without having to work at weird angles.  

2. Ground yourself. Before you begin working on the interior of your computer or handling the motherboard, make sure you discharge any electrostatic charge you may have. You can touch a water tap to discharge your electrostatic charge.

3. Replace the I/O panel shield. This is located at the rear of the case, where the connectors for the motherboard extend out for your monitor, USB devices, and other peripherals. Most cases have a default panel shield installed, which will need to be removed and replaced with the panel that came with your motherboard.

4. Find the standoffs. Standoffs keep the motherboard above the case. This prevents it from shorting out and helps cooling. 

5. Install the standoffs. Match the holes on the motherboard with the available standoff locations on the motherboard tray.

6. Place your motherboard on the standoffs. The holes and the standoffs should all line up. If your motherboard tray does not come out of the case, you may need to gently force the motherboard against the I/O panel on the back of the case to fit it.

7. Install your components. Before reinserting the motherboard tray with the newly-fastened motherboard into the case, install your CPU, CPU cooler, and RAM. Doing this now will make it much easier to reach everything.

8. Connect the power supply.

9. Connect your front panel.

10. Connect the front USB ports.

11. Connect the fans.

12. Install your drives.

13. Install a video card.

14. Adjust your wiring. 

15. Close up the computer.

c. CPU

1. Determine which CPU is in your computer either by reading the start-up screen or using diagnostic software.

2. Turn off and unplug the system unit.

3. Disconnect any components that may be in the way of removing the system unit's cover.

4. Remove the screws from the rear of the case and slide the cover away from the system unit case.

5. Place the cover away in a safe place.

6. Remove any and all electrical static charge from your clothes and body by touching a doorknob or any other grounded object.

7. Locate the CPU Chip. The chip will be mounted onto the motherboard in a socket and depending on the type of computer you have, the socket may be shaped in various forms.

8. Check your computer's manual to see if the CPU is Proprietary before you consider upgrading to a more powerful processor.

9. Remove such components as the hard drive or an expansion slot to gain full access the the chip if necessary.

10. Once the CPU is in plain view, grasp the lever on the Zero Insertion Force sockets and carefully but firmly pull the lever straight up. This lever is normally located on the side of the chip. 

11. Place the beveled end of the chip to match the beveled end of the socket when inserting the new chip.

12. Confirm that the chip you buy is compatible with your system and ask if you can return the chip if there are any problems. Be sure that the upgrade will perform what you want it to do. Your computer's performance will improve with a CPU upgrade but you may need to add more ram if you want to improve your Windows programs.