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The document outlines the objectives and key concepts related to computer maintenance, including definitions and categories of hardware and software maintenance. It details hardware maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tips, and essential tools, as well as software maintenance practices and utilities. The document also emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and regular updates to ensure optimal computer performance.

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Computer Maintenance2

The document outlines the objectives and key concepts related to computer maintenance, including definitions and categories of hardware and software maintenance. It details hardware maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tips, and essential tools, as well as software maintenance practices and utilities. The document also emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and regular updates to ensure optimal computer performance.

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TOPIC: MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER II

Behavioral objectives: by the end of the lesson, you will be able to do


the following:
•Define computer maintenance
•State four categories of hardware/ software maintenance.
•Explain hardware maintenance
•Define software maintenance;
•State six software maintenance tips;
•List and explain at least there system maintenance tools/ utilities.
Computer maintenance is the practice of keeping computers in a good state of repair. This
involves fixing any defective part (repair), performing routine actions which keep the
devices in working order (scheduled maintenance) or prevent trouble from arising
(preventive maintenance).

Categories of hardware/ software maintenance


1) Corrective maintenance: is a task performed in order to identify and rectify a fault.
2) Adaptive maintenance: is the process of modifying a system to cope with certain changes
in the system such as introduction of new operating system, processor etc. changing
software in response to changes in its environment.
3) Perfective maintenance: includes the tasks carried out in order to improve the
performance of a system.
4) Preventive maintenance: is the regular routine maintenance task performed in order to
avert a future fault. ocuses on features that improve the user experience through
functional enhancements.
Class activity
State the type of maintenance in the situations below

When you install an anti-virus in your system.

When you change the 2G RAM in your system to 4G RAM

When you replace your faulty power pack.

When you install windows 10 against windows 7.

Checking your power protection

reformatting, and running a system restore

Updating security protocol to adapt with revised legal frame work


Hardware maintenance
Hardware maintenance is those tasks performed on the hardware components of a
computer in order to keep them working effectively. Such task ranges from general
cleaning to trouble shooting and replacing faulty components.

Note: troubleshooting is the process of identifying and repairing or resolving a fault in


computer.
Basic hardware troubleshooting tips
1) Most hardware components are not usually repaired but they are reinstalled or
replaced instead.
2) Always have a collection of known good spare components around to help with
troubleshooting.
3) Reinstall, reconfigure, or replace only one component at time.
4) Test after each change you make.
5) Keep a detailed record of each step made.
6) Take a note of error codes such as beeps and on-screen error messages.
Hardware maintenance tools
1. Some basic tools needed for hardware troubleshooting includes:
2. Screwdrivers for dismantling and assembling
3. Foam swabs or lint-free cotton swabs for cleaning.
4. Cleaning fluid or chemicals
5. Dust blower or vacuum cleaner or air blower.
6. Digital multi-meter for checking voltage signals at various points in the system.
7. Wrist strap for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
8. Software like diagnostics software, operating system, installation disks and device
drivers.
Software maintenance
Software maintenance is the operation carried out in order to correct or prevent fault and
improve the performance of computer software.

Mention Software maintenance tips


The followings are the software maintenance tips
1. Data backup: copies of data should be created and adequately stored in an external
storage device to prevent loss of data due to hard drive failure or virus attack.
2. Use of anti-virus software: Anti-virus software should be installed and frequently updated
to guard the system against virus and other malware. The computer system should always
be scanned.
3. Always keep operating system up to date by using the recommended program such as
windows update.
1. Uninstall programs that you are not using to create disk space and also reduce virus
attack.
2. Check and empty the recycle bin once in a while.
3. Use of system maintenance tools/ utilities like disk defragmenter, disk cleaner,
registry cleaner etc.
4. Keep at least 400-600 MB free space on the C: drive for the operating system use at
run time.
5. Do not put your personal files in the root folder of C: drive to avoid corrupting the
disk.
Software /system maintenance tools/utilities

1. Disk defragmenter: detects computer files whose contents are broken across several
locations on the hard disk and moves the fragments to one location to increase
efficiency.
2. Disk cleaner: helps to find files that are no longer needed or files that take up
considerable amount of space. It helps the user to decide what to delete when the
hard disk is full.
3. Disk checker: scans a hard disk, find files or areas that are corrupted and eliminates
them to increase efficiency. E.g. windows scandisk.
4. Registry cleaner: is used to remove entries that are no longer needed or entries that
have been corrupted from the windows registry.

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