Computer Hardware Servicing and Maintenance Trainer

Abstract

This study aims to provide a CHSM Trainer or Computer Hardware Servicing and Maintenance Trainer for the College of Information and Communication Technology (CICT). The purpose of this study is to enhance the troubleshooting, system configuration and computer hardware skills of the CICT Information Technology students. The said project was constructed using different computer peripheral parts. The CHSM Trainer has a dual core motherboard which has a built-in video card and a 512 RAM. The CHSM Trainer was evaluated by the BSIT students using the following projects criteria: (a) functionality; (b) user-friendliness; (c) portability; and (d) reliability. The result of the respondent's evaluation was interpreted as follows: Excellent, Very Satisfactory, Satisfactory, Fair and Poor. Overall, the project got 4.33 mean rating with a verbal description of "Very Satisfactory" The conclusions of this study were drawn as follows: (l) The proponents included several peripheral parts for construction of the CHSM Trainer (2) This project is for the students which can help them in troubleshooting, system configuration interfacing technique and computer assembling; (3) The CICT has a growing population of students and many of the students must be familiar with the peripheral parts of a computer. Generally, the CHSM Trainer can lessen the time consumed in practicing interfacing and troubleshooting inside the classroom. Lastly, the recommendations of this study were drawn as follows: (1) The CICT must provide troubleshooting practicing equipment like CHSM Trainer for the information and technology students as it is part and parcel of their skills development; (2) Improve the functionality of the CHSM Trainer; (3) If the CHSM Trainer is for hardware, they must develop a computer trainer for software like Computer Aided Instruction with the topic in troubleshooting and assembling. The researchers also used hard disk drive, DVD-Rom drive, power supply and a flat LCD monitor which makes the project functional. However, the researchers make it more compact by customizing its casing.