- Taking stuff apart.
Junk computers are a great place to start, easy to find. Set up a table and take them apart. Don’t break anything, though, since computer parts are filled with toxic chemicals. Find a computer parts diagram on the Internet and learn the names of the parts.
- Studying about computer design.
There are a number of great books on building your own computer. Do a search on Amazon. Get at least two and read them. It’s always best to have more than one perspective.
- Interpreting drawings.
Study the diagrams, learn the parts. There are a number of custom computer sites on the Internet that let you play around with creating your own custom design – with the price. Google for one and come up with a variety of creations, both lowest cost and highest. That’s how you learn.
- Learning electronic circuitry.
It’s good to know how the circuitry works. Not necessary, but helpful if your goal is a larger, all-around knowledge of your computer. Look for a book on Amazon, or find an electronic circuit training kit.
- Troubleshooting a computer.
Work on a computer that is worth fixing. But there are principles of troubleshooting that must be learned. Search for sites that teach you how to troubleshoot. You can find books on the topic through Amazon as well. You can’t repair a computer until you know exactly what is wrong. And computers are their own world. Learning computer troubleshooting is where you start.
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