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CHAPTER 4
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
By Joseph Campbell
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Objectives
Identify problems that can occur if hardware is not properly maintained.
Identify routine maintenance that can be performed by users.
Identify maintenance that should be performed by experienced professionals.
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Maintenance issues The unprotected cables are a safety
hazard If there is not a good maintenance your
computer will be slower.
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Hardware Maintenance
You need to clean your computer every 3-6 months.
To cut down on your computer repair’s is to preventative maintenance performed regular schedule.
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Keyboard & mouse You should clean keyboard periodically. Dirt dust hair and food will cause the
keys to get stuck.
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Printers
Cleaning the printers helps the printers life.
Inkjet and laser are two popular types of printers.
Never spray an aerosol onto the printer.
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Computer memory
To measure a computer’s power is by capacity.
RAM is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module.
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Preventaive Maintenance
All computer slow down as you add delete files.
Install and uninstall software and perform normal activities.
To eliminate and minimize windows come with a set of special functions.
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Disk defragmentation When you use your computer and you
add and delete filed on your computer’s hard disk.
As the drive begins to become cluttered and spaced becomes limited.
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Recycle bin
The recycle bin is a holding area for files.
You can access the recycle bin through an icon located on the desk top.
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Temporary Files
Various application programs such as those in the Microsoft office suite create temporary files.
To free memory for others programs To act as a safety net to prevent data
loss For printing.
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Cookies
Cookies are a small text file that a web site uses to identify a specific computer.
The file is created or updated on your computer.
The cookies are not a threat to your computer’s security.
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Specialized Maintenance
You can provide routine Maintenance as discussed in a lesson.
Replacing the power supply
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Risk of networked computing
Security of a computer network is challenged every day.
Computer hackers and viruses represent a great risk to the network.