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SS2 Third Term Data Processing Lesson Note – Maintenance of Computer

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WEEK FIVE                                                                        

TOPIC:  Maintenance of computer I

CONTENT: 

  1. Meaning of Maintenance
  2. Understanding Concept of General Cleaning
  3. General Cleaning Tips

SUBTOPIC 1:           MEANING OF MAINTENANCE

Maintenance often called Preventive maintenance (PM) refers to the proactive maintenance steps taken to prevent some avoidable and undesirable system problems.

Computer Maintenance:  is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair. A computer containing accumulated dust and debris may not run properly.

TYPES OF MAINTENANCE

There are 2 types of maintenance, namely;

  1. Preventive Maintenance
  2. Corrective Maintenance (This is a step taken or performed to correct an already existing problem.)

GENERAL CLEANING

Cleaning generally is the process and act of keeping ones computer, its components and other related peripheral devices in good condition free from dust and debris for proper functioning to avoid mal-function and sudden breakdown.

GENERAL CLEANING TIPS

  1. Never spray your computer rather apply little liquid in a piece of cloth for cleaning the casing and not the inside.
  2. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up dust, dirt, hair around the casing and not the inside because using it on the inside could cause static electricity that could damage internal components.
  • Always turn off your system or component before cleaning.
  1. Never use concentrated solvent e.g chemical (alcohol) while cleaning because of other allergic individual that might use the same component or device.
  2. Take adequate care and caution while cleaning in not tampering with sensitive parts and control knobs.
  3. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking around the computer or other delicate devices.

(Adhering to the aforementioned tips prolong and helps your device to serve you longer than you can imagine!)

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