Preventive maintenance

• Is the regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and replacement of

worn parts, materials, and systems.
• It is done to prevent failure of parts, materials, and systems by regularly
checking whether all parts are in good working orders.
- By conducting this we reduce the probability of hardware or software
problems by checking to ensure the proper operation.
- Ensures minimal system failure.
- Upgrading certain hardware and software such as hard drive that is
making noise, upgrading insufficient memory, and installing new software
updates for security and reliability.
Conducting
Maintenance
• First and foremost, maintenance is important in
reducing hardware and software issues. With
this, computer downtown and repair costs are
reduced.
• Preventive maintenance depend on the needs
and specifications of the equipment.
ex. Service expose to a dusty environment such
as a construction site would need more
maintenance as compare to an office
environment.
 Reasons why maintenance should
be conducted:
1. Increase data protection
2. Extended device life
3. Increased equipment stability
4. Reduced repair costs
5. Reduced equipment failure.
 Hardware Maintenance
Maintenance for computer hardware can be done by
regularly checking cables, components, and
peripherals.
Regularly cleaning of components should also be done to
reduce overheating. Replacement of damage components
due to excessive wear should also be conducted.
 Guide in conducting hardware
maintenance
1. Remove dust from fans
2. Remove dust from power supply
3. Remove dust from components inside the computer
4. Clean the mouse and the cable
5. Check cables.
 SOFWARE MAINTENACE
It can be done by making it sure that updates are
current. Follow policies when installing programs,
operating systems, and security updates.
Testing is done to ensure that minimal problems will
be encountered when updating the software and
hardware.
 Simple task when conducting
software maintenance:
1. Review and check security updates.
2. Review and check software updates.
3. Review and check drivers updates.
4. Update anti-virus files.
5. Scan for virus and malware
6. Remove unused and unwanted programs
7. Scan hard drive
8. Defragment hard drives.
 Data protection
• Before troubleshooting, follow the necessary
precautions in order to handle computer hardware and
software properly.
• Repairs such as hard drive replacement and operating
system installation are very delicate and may out
computer data at risk.
• Be sure to prevent data loss when attempting
repairs.
 Practicing Caution
Data Protection
- Is one of the first steps of troubleshooting
Computer must be first be protected before starting any
work on a client or customer’s computer.
A technician can be blames or held liable if data loss
occurs because of improper data handling.
 Backing up Data
Backup is the copy of data on a computer or hard drive
that is saved to an external media such as DVD, CD, or flash
drive.
In an organization, back-ups are routinely done-may it be
daily,weekly, or a monthly basis. To ensure that
organization’s data are protected and are readily available.
If unsure whether a backup has been done, do not conduct
troubleshooting activities on a client’s computer.
 Make sure to verify the following
with the customer first:
1. Data of last back up
2. Content of backup
3. Data integrity of the backup –Data integrity is the
maintenance of the occuracy and consistency of the data.
It is making sure that the data can be properly retrieved
or restored in its optimum quality.
4. Availability of back up media for data protection
 Routine Maintenance
1. Clean Browsers
Ccleaner – Third party, freeware programs to do clean up
for you.
2. Search and delete spyware and viruses from the service.
Ex. AVG Antivirus – third party software’s can be use for
maintenance. Or use for Windows Security built in on
Windows 10 devices.
3. Defragment the hardware drive routinely to keep the
device running smoothly.
4. Uninstall programs that are no longer used. Delete
files that are no longer needed. The freer space a computer
has, the faster it will perform. The computer’s performance
will increase.
5. Remove start up programs. Use the MSCONFIG
command in the RUN command prompt to open up a
windows that will allow you to uncheck.
- Doing this will improve start up and boot down times a lot.
CCLEANER can be used for this purpose.
6. Use your computer’s disk management systems.
 Use your computer’s disk
management systems.
• For windows, select Performance and maintenace. Choose
“Rearrange items on your hard disk,,”and “Free up space
on your hard disk.” or simply run Disk Cleanup.
 Tips on Maintaining Hardware
1. Always run your computer on an interruptible power supply(UPS).
UPS- It is an electrical apparatus that gives emergency power when a computer’s
main power fails. This will help protect the device from electric surges. Phone
lines for modems and cat 5 and cat 6 network lines also needs surge
suppression(prevention/pagpigil as they can and will take put your network card or
modem in an electric storm(thunder and lightning).
2. Open up your computer.
-Dust accumulate in your computer in less than a year, depending on how dusty
your house. Check every few months. Make sure to follow computer assembly and
disassembly.
3. Be careful when plugging peripherals to the computer. Ports can be easily
damaged when mishandled. These repairs can be quite be costly.