A+ Hardware Service Technician: Upgrades, Troubleshooting and Preventative Maintenance

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Cleaning Compounds

Another important area of understanding in preventative maintenance are the cleaning compounds you use. Over time, computers may get dusty and dirty and require cleaning, you must use only approved cleaning compounds around computers.

Cleaning products based on Isopropyl Alcohol are generally safe and you should always use lint free cleaning fabrics.

Cleaning the Interior of a PC

In addition, when cleaning the inside of computers, you must only use compressed air or approved PC cleaning vacuums. Use of other devices may cause damage to the chips in a computer.

When you do clean the interior of a PC, you should always clean out the power supply and any dust accumulated on the motherboard.

When you are complete with your cleaning, be sure to check any cables as the may unseat during cleaning.

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