CARING FOR COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERALS

Introduction: Computers are made from electronic components that must

be safeguarded.

Guidelines to ensure the best care of a computer system include:

 Keep the work area clean and free from clutter and dust.
 Dust the table surface and chair before start and when you leave in
the afternoon.
 Use a soft brush or feather duster to clean monitor, keyboard, system
unit and other devices.
 Never eat or drink at the workstation.
 Keep equipment away from moisture and external heat.
 Place a keyboard overlay on the keyboard to protect it from dust.
 Use dust covers to protect the monitor and printer when not in use for
a long period.
 Delete temporary files after you have finished with them to free space
on the local disk.
 Defrag your hard drive so that related files are placed together.
 Scan your hard drive periodically for errors and fix them.

Taking care of your Computer

Caring for Computers and Peripherals

Introduction: Computers are made from electronic components that must

be safeguarded.

Guidelines to ensure the best care of a computer system include:

Keep the work area clean and free from clutter and dust.

Dust the table surface and chair before start and when you leave in the
afternoon.
Use a soft brush or feather duster to clean monitor, keyboard, system unit
and other devices.

Never eat or drink at the workstation.

Keep equipment away from moisture and external heat.

Place a keyboard overlay on the keyboard to protect it from dust.

Use dust covers to protect the monitor and printer when not in use for a
long period.

Delete temporary files after you have finished with them to free space on
the local disk.

Defrag your hard drive so that related files are placed together.

Scan your hard drive periodically for errors and fix them.