The document provides tips for properly maintaining a computer through regular cleaning and upgrades. It recommends cleaning the computer, keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor every 3-6 months or more frequently if in a dusty environment. Specific cleaning instructions are given for each component. The document also states that hardware components will eventually need replacing to avoid problems and to increase output, and provides examples of upgrades like adding memory, updating keyboards and mice.

1. By: Cashae An-Unique Vinson

2.  If you don’t properly maintain your
computer regular you will begin the
experience problems with the hardware.
 Example: hard disk starts to slow, problems
with printer, keyboard and mouse may start
acting sluggish, and monitor may act up

3.  Clean computer every 3-6 months.
* if in a dust environment, clean computer
more often

4.  Clean & Check keyboard periodically
 Dirt, dust, hair, and food particles can be on or in-
between the keys of the keyboard, causing the keys
to jam or otherwise malfunction.
 When cleaning the keyboard it is best to use
compressed air.
 Every 6 months you should use compressed air
when cleaning the keyboard

5.  Cleaning mechanical mouse often eliminates
jerking or erratic movement of the mouse
pointer.
 To clean the rollers, you need to remove
the bottom
 You may find dirt, hair, or dust in the
middle of the roller
 It is best if you remove as much as possible
of those debris and then reassemble the

6.  Cleaning your printer helps the printer live longer
 Check the printer documentation
 Turn off printer
 Use a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer, or a lint-
free cloth, and then moisten it with a 50-50% solution of
water and vinegar.
 Wring out all excess moisture
 Thoroughly clean outside of the printer
*Make sure NO fluids get inside the printer
 NEVER spray an aerosol directly onto the printer
 Optional: Wear latex gloves to protect your hands from dirt
and other debris.

7.  After so much use, small deposits of dry ink accumulate
on the print head
 Eventually, these deposits begin to clog the printer’s ink
jets and affects the print quality of the document (ex:
streaks & blotchy printings)
 Dust and ink from inexpensive paper can affect the
printer’s rollers
 When cleaning the inkjet printer 1st turn it off and
unplug it
 Let it cool If necessary
 Use a small vacuum to remove the debris
 Use roller cleaning sheets to clean the print roller

8.  Should be cleaned when print deteriorates or when you change the
toner cartridge
 When you open the printer Do NOT touch anything shiny, it may be hot
or contain a charge
 Use these maintenance tasks:
 Turn off printer & unplug printer (if warm let it cool & remove the
paper trays and toners cartridge)
 Use a printer or good paint brush and a lint-free cloth to clean
inside the toner opening
 Remove paper fragments
 Use a clean cloth to wipe up any spilled toner and dust
 Clean the roller, DO NOT touch the transfer (sponge) roller
 Replace the toner cartridge
Some laser printer contain corona wires, DO NOT brush or vacuum these

9.  Eventually hardware components may be
damaged and need to be changes, or output
and production need to be increased.
 It can be enhanced by upgrading various
elements within the computer system
 Adding computer memory
 Updating the keyboard
 Updating the mouse

10.  A way to measure a computer’s power is by its capacity to
remember.
 Hard drive can be compared to long-term memory and RAM
(random access memory) is short-term memory.
 RAM is computer memory that is made up of small memory
chips that form a memory module
 The modules are installed in the RAM slots on the
motherboard of your computer
 RAM is TEMPORARY!
 While the computer is processing data, it reads and write to
RAM
 When RAM fills up the computer continually goes to the hard
drive to replace old data in RAM with new data