Personal Computer or PC is a very essential and a very powerful tool nowadays. We can do so many things with this powerful machine. Store our important files and document, play our favorite music, watch movies, transact online business, shop online, chat with our friends and relatives anywhere in the world and a lot more. So it is a must for every Computer user to know some Preventive and Maintenance steps to prolong the life of our Computers.

Here are some Contributors to Computer Failure.

1. Excessive Temperature

2. Dust Build-up

3. Noise Interference

4. Power line problems

5. Corrosion

6. Magnetic Fields

Here are some tips how to counter the Effects of Heat:

1. Reset the socketed chips if intermittent failures occur. You can do this by opening your Computer case.

2. Keep the cooling vents clear.

3. Keep the PC dust free inside and outside.

4. Do your preventive and maintenance actions regularly.

5. Install an external cooling fan if the system operation becomes intermittent.

Tips how to Counter the Effects of Dust:

1. Always use dust covers if your Computer is not in use.

2. Always keep your windows closed.

3. Don't smoke near your PC

4. Don't eat crumb producing foods near your PC

5. Vacuum the system and the area weekly

6. Clean the monitor screen to avoid static. Use emery in cleaning your monitor.

Tips how to Counter Noise Interference

1. Proper Grounding

2. Filtering

3. Wiring Improvements (Shielding)

Preventing Power Line Problems;

1. Use Isolators

2. Regulators

3. Filters

4. Auxiliary or Back-Up UPS

How to Prevent Corrosion

1. Reset the chips periodically.

2. Use emery cloth, rubber eraser or contact cleaner on contacts on motherboard and expansions.

Follow these steps for a trouble free Computing and a lot of savings in your pocket.