The document outlines potential problems during hardware installation, emphasizing the need for technician training and awareness of risks. It discusses issues such as electrostatic charge, component damage, and data loss, providing preventive measures like using antistatic wristbands and proper handling techniques. Additionally, it highlights the importance of backing up data to avoid corruption and loss, which can have severe consequences for organizations.

1. Potential problems
that occur during
hardware
installation
AJAY JASSI

2. Potential problems
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Before dealing with a computer system in the
workshop, training must be done for installing, disposing
and dealing with computer components safely.

It’s important for an technician to understand and
know the risks that can occur, so it can be prevented
and dealt with.

There are many problems that could happen when
installing hardware. This can be caused by a small
accident.
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In this presentation I will be explaining some of the
general errors and how this can be prevented and
resolved.

3. Electrostatic charge

This is the electricity between the technician and the
computer component.

The electricity in the circuit on the components are
harmless to users/technicians, but they are very
sensitive and could be damaged.

This can cause damage to the component when they
build up static electricity which is released on the
technician and becomes discharged.

To prevent all this from happening, a antistatic
wristband must be worn, which is attached to a metal
part inside the tower and an antistatic mat should be
used, which is placed underneath the computer.

4. Component damage

When handling with any component and computer,
they is as chance that it may get damaged, as
there is many ways.
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The common ways a component can get
damaged is by dropping the component, turning
screws too much ruining the treads, bending a pin
or socket, and by loosening a cable in a plug.
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All this is generally done when rushed or a lack of
concentration.
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To prevent this it is important to use tools and
equipment correctly, to be careful, concentrate all
times and to take time when handling.

5. Data

Before starting, it is important to backup all data from
the computer, as anything could happen.

The two main risk that may occur is data corruption
and data loss.

Data corruption is when data is damaged by errors. This
means the data is still recognised by the system but
cannot be viewed or usable. The cause of this may be
from not copying the file completely or correctly.

Data loss happens when the HDD is damaged or
formatted. If data is lost, it cannot be retrieved without
a backup. This can be a disaster to any organisation as
they wouldn’t have nay records or proof.