DIAGNOSING

COMPUTER SYSTEM
 Pass the paper ball
MECHANICS

The teacher will distribute the paper ball to the student

while playing the music. Those paper balls have jumbled
words. When the song stops, whoever gets the ball will
answer it. Whoever answer correctly will win a prize.
PC Diagnosing

Here you will learn the basic troubleshooting.

1. Trial and error: When you find a faulty component in your
computer, check it with the other computers so that you can make
sure whether the fault is in the component or not.

2. Check cables: In case of any device failure, check all the cables of
your computer such as data cables, power cable, internal circuitry cables
and make sure that all these are plugged in and working fine.
3. Hardware settings: Check the hardware settings in the CMOS
(Complementary metal– oxide–semiconductor) and in the device
manager of the system and make all the device drivers up to date and all
the cards are plugged in properly.

4. Notice changes: When you notice a software or hardware error in

your computer, determine what was changed before the problem
occurred.

5. Event viewer: In the event viewer, you will find the error or warning
messages associated with any faulty hardware or software.
6. Make notes: Troubleshooting is a big learning option and
we can learn a lot when we face any kind of troubleshooting
in our computer. Make notes including the error messages
and their solutions, so that you have a record on how a certain
problem occurred and how did you solve it.
Common PC Problems and solutions
You are working away at your computer when suddenly, up comes an error
message – or worse, your computer comes to a screeching halt. Here are the
common computer problems and solutions that can help you.
Steps
1. Check the POST. POST stands for Power On Self-Test. This is
generally the first or second thing that appears on a computer after turning
on the power. This appears before the operating system begins to load. The
POST will display any problems found with hardware that makes the
computer unable to boot, POST may also display problems with hardware
that allow the computer to boot, but not operate at its full capacity during
operation.
2. Notice the load time of the OS (operating system). A longer than
usual load time may indicate errors in the hard drive.

3. Notice any graphics problems once the OS has loaded. Reduced

graphics may indicate driver failures or hardware failures with graphic
cards.
4. Perform an auditory test - An auditory test is an effective
method to assess a computer's performance by playing a decent-
length audio file. Choppy or slow audio indicates elevated processor
performance or insufficient RAM. Change startup sound and PIO
mode to improve data read and write speed and repair choppy audio.
5. Check any newly installed hardware

6. Check any newly installed software.

7. Check RAM and CPU consumption.

8. Listen to the computer, if the hard drive is scratching or making

loud noises, shut off the computer and have a professional diagnose
the hard drive.
9. Run a virus and malware scan - Running a virus scan can
unearth any problems.

10.Check for the problem in safe mode.