2 make sure ESD precautions are taken as this could reduce the life of components
3 undo case of base unit
4 make sure you know where all components are before you start carrying out this procedure when this is done get a can of compressed air and start dusting. Make sure you don’t use a vacuum as this can give of ESD
- Make sure everything is the right position.
How often this should be done
This procedure should also carried out every six months.
40GB hard disk
To make sure your hard disk is maintained efficiently it is necessary to use Utility Programs, like scan disk, defrag. Scan disk will check for viruses on your hard disk and defrag will sort all your files into correct locations creating more space you could also use disk cleanup which unables you to clear any unnecessary file.
The steps to take
1 click start menu
2 go into programs
3 then accessories
4 system tools
- the procedures will be in system tools
How often this should be done
This procedure should be carried out on a monthly basis depending on use of your computer.
Floppy disk drive
To make sure your floppy drive is maintained efficiently it is necessary to insert cleaning floppy disk that will clean the reading and writing head. The head is the main part of the floppy disk drive, which does the reading and writing, of the floppy disk.
The steps to take
1 put cleaning fluid on the cleaning disk
2 insert in floppy drive
3 go to my computer, which will be on the desktop
4 click on the A/ drive and the floppy drive will be cleaned
How often this should be done
This procedure should be carried out every three months.
CD combi-drive
To make sure your CD combi-drive is maintained efficiently it is necessary to get a special disk with cleaning fluids that will clean the reading and writing laser. Make sure when using the CD combi-drive that all disks have no dust or scratches as this can damage the laser in CD combi-drive.
The steps to take
1 put cleaning fluid on the cleaning CD
2 insert in CD combi-drive
3 go to my computer, which will be on the desktop
4 click on the D/ drive and CD combi-drive will be cleaned
How often should it be done
This procedure should be carried out every three months
Graphics Card using ATI pro chip
To make sure your Graphics card is maintained efficiently it is necessary to dust it using a can of compressed air also make sure the graphics card is correctly inserted into the expansion slot accurately. Make sure it is tighten as it could have loosened after long time of use.
Steps to take
1 there is no power going to the PC
2 make sure you use ESD precautions have been taken as they could reduce the life of your graphics card
3 undo case of base unit
4 dust graphics card using can containing compressed air
- Make sure that the graphics card is inserted correctly and tighten.
How often this should be done
This procedure should be carried out every six months.
Creative sound-blaster sound card
To make sure your Sound card is maintained efficiently it is necessary to dust it using a can of compressed air also make sure the Sound card is correctly inserted into the expansion slot accurately. Make sure it is tighten as it could have loosened after long time of use.
The steps to take
1 There is no power going to the PC
2 Make sure you use ESD precautions as this could reduce the life of your graphics card
3 Undo case of base unit
4 Dust graphics card using can containing compressed air
- Make sure that the Sound card is inserted correctly and tighten.
Running Windows XP operating system
The best way to keep your Windows XP updated is to make sure that you keep it up to date e.g. keep your scan disk virus scanners up to date. You would do this by visiting the Microsoft website. You should also run defrag it because this dose not only help maintain your hard drive it will help maintain Windows also.
The steps to take
- connect to internet
- go to Microsoft website
- click on windows updates
- follow the instructions to update windows
Here is the screen dump of the website.
How often this should be done
This procedure should be carried out every time there is a new update on the Microsoft website you should visit the site every one to two months.
HP LaserJet 6L printer
To make sure your HP LaserJet printer is maintained efficiently you must use good quality paper as this will keep everything else maintained your roller and your toner.
You will also need to make sure that it has been PAT tested it must be pat test as it uses a plug this must be done by professional.
The steps to take
- check rollers
- check toner
- check for paper jam
- check for paper
How often this should be done
This procedure should be carried out every one to two months.
Question 2
Where would I access information on:
Gigabyte GA-60XT motherboard, P111 550 Running at 100MHz, 40GB hard disk, Floppy disk drive, CD combi-drive, Graphics card using ATI Range PRO chip set, Running Windows XP operating system, HP LaserJet 6L printer.
I could access information on these from the manual, which would have all the information. I could go to the manufacture’s website this would be the best place to get any information on the product because it would have the latest updates. I could get the information by going to any shop that deals with computer components I could also get information from a colleague has more experience than me.
Question 3
I also been asked to identify the resources that are required to carry out remedial maintenance
Gigabyte GA-60XT motherboard
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a motherboard are:
- Screw driver
- Can of air duster
- Antistatic wrist strap/mat
- Software
- Frist aid kit
P111 550 running at 100 MHz
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a poccer are:
- Screw driver
- Can of air duster
- Antistatic wrist strap/mat
- Software
- Frist aid kit
Floppy disk drive
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a floppy drive are:
- Cleaning disk
- Cleaning fluid
CD combi-drive
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a CD combi-drive are:
- Cleaning CD
- Cleaning fluid
Graphics card using ATI Range PRO chip set
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a Graphics card are:
- Screw driver
- Can of air duster
- Antistatic wrist strap/mat
- Software
- Frist aid kit
Running Windows XP operating system
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a Windows XP operating system are:
HP LaserJet 6L printer
The resoures that I would need to carry out remedial maintenance on a HP laserjet 6L printer are:
- Screw driver
- Can of air duster
- Antistatic wrist strap/mat
- Software
- Frist aid kit
Question 4
I have been asked to state and verify that equipment is available and necessary to do what I intend to do
To verify that I have all equipment necessary I would need to make sure I have all the tools that I would need to do the job . to verify that I have the equipment I would need to phone or visit the manufactures website by doing this it will make sure that I do the job intend to do it . By doing this it will make sure that the job is done to its best.
Question 5
I will also need to carry out the following and explain the procedures involved:
Upgrade the BIOS of the motherboard
- Up grade all necessary drivers
To up grade the BIOS you will need to create a disk which will have all the soft ware .
Here are the steps to take
Check BIOS verion on the boot up screen
Visit motherboard manufactures website for BIOS upgrade make sure it is compatible
Down load on to computer then run the program insert floppy diskand let it copy the software over then turn computer off and reboot with the floppy in and then flow options BIOS will upgrade
How to up grade all necessary drivers
You can upgrade drivers by going to windows update where it will check for any necessary drivers upgrade after it shows you the drivers you need to up grade you will need to full instructions
Here is a screen dump of it
