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Cong. Pablo Malasarte National High School Second Grading: Concept Notes 2

This document provides guidance on properly cleaning and maintaining computer equipment. It outlines safe practices for using compressed air and cleaning solutions to remove dirt from internal computer components and external surfaces like keyboards, mice and monitors. Potential hazards of improper cleaning techniques are noted, such as using compressed air too close or spraying liquids inside devices. Common computer parts are defined, along with cleaning and storage terms.

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Cong. Pablo Malasarte National High School Second Grading: Concept Notes 2

This document provides guidance on properly cleaning and maintaining computer equipment. It outlines safe practices for using compressed air and cleaning solutions to remove dirt from internal computer components and external surfaces like keyboards, mice and monitors. Potential hazards of improper cleaning techniques are noted, such as using compressed air too close or spraying liquids inside devices. Common computer parts are defined, along with cleaning and storage terms.

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CONG.

PABLO MALASARTE
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cabad, Balilihan, Bohol

SECOND GRADING
CONCEPT NOTES 2

PROPER USE OF CLEANING MATERIALS screen. There is no glass protecting these screens, so be
gentle when cleaning them and do not press firmly on the
Keeping computers clean inside and out is a vital part of a screen.
maintenance program. Dirt can cause problems with the
physical operation of fans, buttons, and other mechanical COMPRESSED AIR
components. On electrical components, an excessive buildup Clean dusty components with a can of compressed air. A best
of dust will act like an insulator and trap the heat. This practice is to wear a dust mask to make sure that you do not
insulation will impair the ability of heat sinks and cooling fans to breathe in the dust particles. Blow out the dust using short
keep components cool, causing chips and circuits to overheat bursts from the can. Never tip the can or use the compressed
and fail. air can upside down. Do not allow the fan blades to spin from
the force of the compressed air. Hold the fan in place. Fan
CAUTION: When compressed air is used to clean inside the motors can be ruined from spinning when the motor is not
computer, the air should be blown around the components with turned on.
a minimum distance of four inches from the nozzle. The power
supply and the fan should be cleaned from the back of the Keyboard
case. Clean a desktop keyboard with compressed air or a small,
hand-held vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
CAUTION: Before cleaning any device, turn it off and unplug
the device from the power source. CAUTION: Never use a standard vacuum cleaner inside a
computer case. The plastic parts of the vacuum cleaner can
Computer Cases and Monitors build up static electricity and discharge to the components. Use
Clean computer cases and the outside of monitors with a mild only a vacuum approved for electronic components.
cleaning solution on a damp, lint-free cloth. If any water drips
inside the case, allow enough time for the liquid to dry before Mouse
powering on the computer. Use glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the outside of the
mouse. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mouse. If
LCD Screens cleaning a ball mouse, you can remove the ball and clean it
Do not use ammoniated glass cleaners or any other solution on with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wipe the rollers clean inside
an LCD screen, unless the cleaner is specifically designed for the mouse with the same cloth. Do not spray any liquids inside
the purpose. Harsh chemicals will damage the coating on the the mouse.

Preventive - intended or used to prevent or hinder.


DEFINITION OF TERMS Static electricity - an accumulation of electric charge on an
insulated body.
Bin - a container or enclosed space for storage. Tool - a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task.
Computer chassis - the enclosure that contains most of the Toolkit - a set of tools designed to be used together or for a
components of a computer. particular purpose.
Diagnostic tools - used to test the integrity of circuits and the
quality of electricity in computer components and to test the ACRONYM
functionality of computer ports.
Hazards - risks; dangers. ESD - - - - - - - - - Electrostatic discharge
Insulation - a material that reduces or prevents the USB - - - - - - - - - Universal serial bus
transmission of heat or sound or electricity. LCD - - - - - - - - - Liquid crystal display
Nozzle - a projecting part with an opening, as at the end of a
hose, for regulating and directing a flow of fluid.

DEFINITION OF TERMS amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons.


Magnetic platter - a thin, high precision disk that is coated on
Bit - a fundamental unit of information having just two possible both sides with a high
values, as either of the precision magnetic material and which is used in a hard disk
binary digits 0 or 1. drive
Byte - a unit of digital information in computing and (HDD) to store data.
telecommunications that most Memory module - a narrow printed circuit board that holds
commonly consists of eight bits. memory chips.
Booting – starting (a computer) by loading an operating Magnetic storage media - any storage medium in which
system from a disk. different patterns of magnetization
Electronic storage - a device for recording (storing) are used to represent stored bits or bytes of information
information (data). Operating system - a set of programs that manage computer
Firewire - Apple Computer's version of a standard, IEEE 1394, hardware resources and
High Performance Serial provide common services for application software.
Bus, for connecting devices to your personal computer. Optical storage media - any storage in which data is written
Hot-swappable - the connection and disconnection of and read with a laser for
peripherals or other components archival or backup purposes.
without interrupting system operation.
Interface - the point of interaction or communication between a ACRONYM
computer and any other
entity, such as a printer or human operator. HDD – hard disk drive
Laser - a device that emits light (electromagnetic radiation) IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics
through a process of optical

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