Computer maintenancebyNickPaige

Objectives for lesson4

Identify problems that can occur if hardware is not properly maintained

Identify routine maintenance that can be performed by users.

Identify routine maintenance that should be performed by experienced

Maintenance lssues

Consider the following: to properly maintain a car and have it run smoothly you change the oil and filter , check the tire pressure, and complete other required regular maintenenance.

Hard maintenance

KEY BOARD & MOUSE

You should check and clean the key board periodically.

PRINTERS

After so much usage deposits of day ink accumulate on print head the printer.

Inkjet printer

After so much usage, small deposits of dry ink accumulate on the print head of the printer.

Upgrades and consumables

At some point hardware components may be damaged and need to be changed or out put and production needs to be increased.

Preventative maintenance

All computers slow down as you add and delete files install and uninstall software and perform normal activities.

Computer memory

an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" computer storage, memory board, store, memory, storage

Disk defragmentation

To reorganize the way information is stored on a computer disk so that all of the information belonging to a file is stored in a single, contiguous area the disk

Recycle bin

A holding area for files and folders before their final deletion from a storage device

Temporary file’s

Clean Temp Files & Junks from PC. Keep Your PC Clean, Fast & Healthy!

Cookies

a message, or segment of data, containing information about a user, sent by a Web server to a browser and sent back to the server each time the browser requests a Web page.

Specialized maintenance

Replacing the power supply or opening the power supply case

Replacing other electrical components

Replacing processor Replacing or adding a hard disk Replacing or adding additional ram

Risks of networked computing

The security of a computer network is challenged every day by equipment malfunctions, system failures, computer hackers, and virus attacks.