Computer Maintenance and Training Manual

2010
IT/280 Computer Hardware Fundamentals

Computer Maintenance and Training Manual

Contents
Safety 2
Environmental concerns 2
What are the Benefits? 2
Resources 2
Power Protection 2
Heat 3
Dust 3
Static 3
Cleaning 4
The Tower 4
Monitor 5
Keyboard 5
Mouse 5
Internal hardware installation and maintenance 5
Motherboard Components 5
Power Supply 7
CPU installation 8
Memory Installation 9
Mass Storage Devices 9
Hard drives 10
Graphics card 10
Input/output 11
Windows Vista® Upgrade 11
References 13

Safety

Environmental concerns
With the amount of electronics used by humanity, disposal of outdated and broken equipment is a big problem that is growing larger with every upgrade and new device.   A big problem with this increasing amount of waste is the hazardous chemicals that can be released into the environment from the old equipment.   Another problem is the fact that these items are usually constructed of materials that don't biodegrade without significant amounts of time.   For these reasons, it isn't always advisable to dump the equipment in landfills.   There are methods available for reducing and recycling this electronic waste, whether it be repairing old computers for other users, or recycling the components themselves into new equipment.   There are still problems with refurbishing old computers, such as people being unwilling to use outdated equipment.   Even if they are willing to take the equipment, they might not have access to proper disposal resources.   This also points out that these concerns should be addressed globally, it is impossible to say how someone's trash could affect our entire ecosystem.   Everybody should take pride in their environment and pull their own weight in order to keep it clean.
What are the Benefits?
There are many benefits that come from showing more concern for the environment.   It will better our future, it is a good example for our children to build on.   There are many... [continues]

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