The Storefront Build Project
Planning Info for the Coordinators

Alison Holtzschue, Computer Consultant, www.computersdotmom.com
Tymiek Mccloud, High School Senior and Storefront Intern, Bronx Guild High School, 1980 Lafeyette Ave
Jamie Zionic, Storefront Computer Dept Volunteer
Steve Bergen, CIO & Computer Teacher

this page last updated: 1/31/10

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Planning Notes

System Components Removed:
CD Drive
Cover
Fan Shroud
Memory
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Rails
Heat Sink
CPU
Battery


Exterior Components to Review with Students:
USB Connectors
Headphone Connector
Microphone Connector
Power Light
Power Button
Vents
Computer Cover Release Knobs
All Back Panel Connectors
Power Connector

Prep

kids comes in ... groups of 2 or 3
each group has a laptop scribe and a camera
first 5 minutes, they watch as one adult takes a computer apart
second 5 minutes, we show brainpop video and they answer the component
cpu, binary, megahertz, ram, rom, hard drive, modem, 
third 5 minutes, we put battery in

Beware HEAT SINK and CPU need to be handle carefully
Banter: bytes, computer
We need several better screwdrivers
We need parts taken apart
We need camera person at each station
We need scribe at each stations
Yes, the back screws do need to come off

REMINDERS
put back the computer from class 1 to class 2
heat sink and cpu to be protected in tupperware and put on shelf
Tymiek to take apart
we need screw drivers (Phillips Head) and more plastic crates from Staples