 | | The existing circuits are then tested electrically to make sure things are operating properly at this stage. The top section is lowered down on the board to make the appropriate contacts and take readings. |
 | | Assuming all tests out okay, this then moves on to the insertion process. The green RAM slot lady puts the green RAM slot in… |
 | | While the pink RAM slot lady puts the pink RAM slot in. |
This continues for all other components that need to be attached to the board. While machines exist that can do this, board layouts and parts change so often that it’s not cost effective or flexible enough – so it’s left to the Gigabyte workforce (of mostly women – small hands!) to assemble the boards.
 | | The board with all components attached. Note the weights on the CPU socket and IDE connector – this is to keep the components in place during the next step. |
 | | The board then enters another machine that heats solder and permanently attaches the components to the bottom of the board. |
 | | This isn’t a perfect process, so workers hand solder any defects. |
 | | A template is held over the board to make sure all the components are aligned correctly. |
 | | Electrical testing is done one more time. |
 | | SATA connections are tested electrically, batteries are inserted. |
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