TECHNOLOGY

AND LIVELIHOOD
EDUCATION
9
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING
Technology and Livelihood Education– Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Module 17: Computer Maintenance
First Edition, 2020

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 T. L. E. 9
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 17

Computer Maintenance
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 9 Self-Learning Module

on Computer Maintenance!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through mayor, Honorable
Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in developing
this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Self-Learning Module

on Computer Maintenance!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of computer maintenance.
2. Implement procedures in computer maintenance in accordance with
standard operating procedures.
3. Value the importance of computer maintenance to prolong its life span.

PRETEST
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Mr. Dela Cruz instructed his son to look into his computer and make sure it
is up to date and keep the software and hardware fully operational. Which of
the following tasks should he want his son to perform?
a. Software maintenance c. Computer maintenance
b. Hardware maintenance d. Hardware/Software maintenance
2. Sometimes deleted files in the recycle bin does not mean it is gone. It is in the
hard drive and still taking up memory. What is the best option to empty your
recycle bin?
a. Manually delete the files c. Delete the recycle bin
b. Delete files using Ccleaner d. Delete files using a File Cleaner
3. While using your computer it encounters errors. What is the best way to check
the integrity of your hard disk and fix various file system errors?
a. Use an anti-virus c. Reboot the computer
b. Use a check disk utility d. Reformat your computer
4. What do you need to remove inside your computer to avoid damage and
slowing down its performance?
a. Components c. Dust
b. Extra hard drive d. Dirt’s
5. When the computer encounter various system file errors or displays specific
boot errors, how will you fix the errors?
a. Defragmentation c. Reformat your computer
b. Use chkdsk utility d. Use anti-virus and disk cleanup
 RECAP

Do you still recall our topic yesterday? It is all about the “Requirements for
Internet Search” right? Now, let us find out if you can still remember.

What are the requirements for Internet search? Arrange the jumbled letters.
Write your answer on the space provided.
 Rwerbos ___________________________________
It allows you to access information from the internet.
 Rlu ___________________________________
A web address, for addressing documents to access the internet.
 Bkoorakm ___________________________________
Help you find a web page that you want to look for the following
day because the webpage remembers it.
 Chesar Egienn ___________________________________
It systematically searches the World Wide Web for the relevant
information described in a textual web search query.
 Klin ___________________________________
Shortcut for a hyperlink, it allows you to jump to a new location
when you click or tap.

LESSON
Computer Maintenance

Computer maintenance involves keeping your computer in good working

condition or maintain its operational state. In other words, it’s a series of
maintenance activities and procedures that help keep the software and hardware up-
to-date and operation.

Computer Maintenance Plan is a list of the predefined procedures and

activities necessary to keep a computer in good condition. Computer needs to
maintain regularly to prevent future errors and damage.
The computer is a key component of digital communication. The hardware
and software should match the minimum requirement to run the machine smoothly.
To run properly, you need to handle with care the computer system properly to avoid
system failure or loss of computer data
Maintenance Plan
Here is the list of computer maintenance plan:
 Checking for computer log files
 Assessing space on a hard disk drive
 Examining the permissions of the computer folder
 Computer temperature monitoring
 Ensure the appropriate redundancy of computer systems
 Examination of security features
 Reviewing the cleaning of the computer
 Setting security software patches
 Reading computer logs for security alerts or proof of computer
hacking attempts
 Check and update anti-virus software in your computer
 Updating critical service packages and software update
 Perform frequent thorough back-ups to ensure critical data can be
recovered from storage when a device fails.

Computer Maintenance Checklist

The following is a list of simple maintenance measures that you can take if you
want to try to boost the efficiency of your computer. (For Windows only):
Step 1: Anti-virus
Update and scan your computer with anti-virus
How you do a scan depends on the program you use, but most of them have
very simple instructions right from the beginning. If you know that there is a
problem better scan your computer using windows defender, you may use
another reliable free anti-virus on the net. So, be very cautious about
installing an anti-virus because you think it will help your machine achieve a
better performance, yet it can get worse.

Step 2: Anti-spyware/anti-malware
Usually, anti-virus conducts a spyware test. Spyware detection apps, Malware
Bytes Pro, Super Anti-spyware, and Spybot have several options. Search and
destroy are recommended. It also promises to protect your computer from
possible intrusions since it will prevent trouble or harm thus save you a lot of
time.

Step 3: Keep your recycle bin empty

Even if you have erased anything that does not necessarily mean it’s
gone, if it’s in the recycle bin then it is still in your hard drive and still
consuming a space of memory. Ccleaner will automatically clear the recycle
bin but better do it manually just in case by mistake anything important ends
up in there.
A recycle bin icon should be on your screen, if not it can be found on
the Start Tab. Just open the folder, then check what is in and click the empty
bin button.
Step 4: Disk and Application/Software Cleanup
This is another simple to follow step, as it built Windows. Go to Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tool and you can find it, Choose the drive
you want to search (your main hard drive would have no issues with the one
that is only used for data storage) and let it go. Things like automatically
cached web pages, temporary files that have never been deleted, outdated
service pack backups, and so on. It then shows a list of what it has been
identified, and how much memory each object takes up. You can pick which
one you want to delete but better the entire files.
Delete any unwanted or unused extensions, plug-ins, or add-ons to an
Internet browser.

Step 5: Defragment
This software comes in Windows, it’s in the same position as the application
for Disk Cleanup. It’s a simple process, pick a drive, ask for analysis and click
if it says needs defragmentation.

Step 6: Configure your startup

It is a bit complicated but very useful. You need to open the program, type
‘MSConfig’, and click OK. When it opens, go into the ‘Startup’ page. Below
is a list of everything that runs automatically when your computer on. If you
are not sure what something is, it is best left alone but there should be some
familiar names like iTunes or MSN should be there too.

Step 7: Review Windows Updates, Update plugins, and basic applications

Review Microsoft Updates, including weekly patches and the new Service
Packs.
Some of the applications for update:
 Browsers – Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Opera
 Messaging – Skype, Pidgin, Digsby, Google Talk, Thunderbird,
Trillian, AIM, Yahoo IM, and Windows Live Messenger
 Media – Quicktime, Audacity, iTunes, Spotify, Songbird, Hulu, VLC,
KMPlayer, K-Lite Codecs, GOM, AIMP, foobar2000, Winamp,
MediaMonkey, CCCP
 Runtime – NET, Silverlight, Adobe Air, Shockwave, Adobe Flash,
Java,
 Graphics – Picasa, GIMP, Infranview, XnView, Inkscape, FastStone
Paint and NET
 Documents – SumatraPDF, Foxit Reader, CutePDF, LibreOffice,
PDF Creator OpenOffice, and Adobe Reader,
 Security – Avast, AVG, Norton, McAfee, Malware Bytes, Ad-Aware,
Spybot, Super Anti-Spyware, Microsoft Security Essentials, etc.
 Cloud Storage or Backup – Google Drive, Mozy, Microsoft SkyDrive
Carbonite, Dropbox, etc.
  Utilities – CDBurnerXP, TrueCrypt, Revo, Launcy, WinDirStat,
Glary, InfraRecorder, TeamViewer, ImgBurn, Auslogics Disk Defrag,
RealVNC and TeraCopy
 Compression – WinRAR, 7-Zup, PeaZIP

Step 8: Check the file backup plan and if necessary, build device recovery
disks
Make sure you have a backup plan for files, and if available, build device
recovery disks.

Step 9: Clean and dust inside a system unit (check fans and computer
temp.)
Better system images and high performance are always a good idea by
keeping it clean and dust-free.

Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup is a Microsoft software tool initially introduced with Windows
98 and used with all subsequent versions of Windows. It allows users to remove files
that are no longer needed or that can be deleted safely. It can help to speed up and
improve computer performance by removing unnecessary files, including temporary
files. It is an excellent maintenance task when you run a Disk Cleanup at least once
a month.
Disk Cleanup may delete temporary Internet files (associated with Internet
Explorer), downloaded program files, and offline webpages. You can also empty the
recycle bin then delete temporary files and thumbnails.
To open a Microsoft Disk Cleanup just follow the steps:
Windows 10 and Windows 8
1. To open the Power User task menu, press Windows key + X
2. Click the Run option under the menu
3. Type cleanmgr in the run text area and press Enter.
Windows 7 and earlier
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click the Programs>Accessories>System Tools button
3. Click on the Disk Cleanup utility in System Tools
or
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select the Run option.
3. Type cleanmgr and press Enter.

Checking disk errors

CHKDSK is a Windows tool that can test the hard disk integrity and repair
various system file errors.

CHKDSK (or chkdsk.exe) is short for “check disk”.

The use of this tool is recommended when the computer displays specific boot
errors. If you need to fix the following error, this utility could help.
It can fix the following problems:
 bad sectors
 lost clusters
 cross-linked files
 directory errors
You can use a command prompt to run the check disk tool or if you can boot
from My Computer>properties>Tools depending on the Windows version you have
installed.

How to run CHKDSK in Windows?

This utility is available in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Windows 8 or 8.1.and Windows 10.
If you can boot into Windows, you can run the check disk utility on each hard
drive or partition found on disk ma.
If you cannot boot the operating system, you can run the tool from Command
Prompt either by booting your computer into the Recovery Mode or by using the
original installation disc to run Command Prompt.
CHKDSK in Windows 10
If you are a windows 10 users, then you can select any of the following
methods to run this utility:
 From Command Prompt
 From My Computer
 From installation disc
From Command Prompt
If you cannot run chkdsk in Windows 10, you may download Easy Recovery
Essentials. It is a recovery disk for windows 10 and run an automated repair or
Command prompt directly.
Below are simple steps to follow:
1. Log into Windows 10
2. Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu
3. Select Search
4. Type-in cmd
5. Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results list
6. Click Run as administrator
7. Log in as an Administrator
8. When Command Prompt launches, type the command:
chkdsk C: /f /r /x
This will attempt to fix any errors. Read and instruction to complete the
process then restart the computer.

From My Computer
Below are the steps to run the check disk utility from Computer:
1. Boot into Windows 10
2. To open double-click on Computer (My Computer).
3. Choose the drive you want to check
4. Right-click on the drive
5. Click Properties
6. Go to the Tools tab
7. Check, at the Error-checking section
8. If you receive the following message, click Scan drive to begin the
scan: You do not need to scan this drive. But if in doubt you can
scan the drive.
 9. You can keep using the drive during the scan. If there are errors
found, you may choose if you will fix it or not. It will show the report
and will tell you if you need to rescan the drive.
o If no errors were found, you will see messages telling you that it
was successfully done, and no errors were found.
o If errors were found, you will see a message allowing your
computer to restart to repair the file system.

Replacement of consumables
Consumables can be described as any parts or components that need to be
replaced regularly so that the computer or system can perform all its functions. The
ink should be replaced or refilled in a printer, for example before it subsides.
Additional consumables include thermal paste, ink wastepaper or pad and lubricants

Thermal Paste Printer Ink

Cartridge Lubricant

Cleaning and dusting your computer

Dust inside the computer can slow down your computer’s performance and
can cause some components to fail.
Steps:
1. Gather the tools you need. Compressed air and screwdriver are required.
2. Shut down and unplug your computer.
3. Remove all the peripherals and cables.
4. Choose a suitable workspace. If you have not cleaned your computer for
so long, better to transfer first to a suitable workspace.
5. Open your computer. Make sure your computer is properly shutdown
and unplug from the outlet
6. Prepare to clean. After opening the computer, use compressed air. Wear
masks in cleaning the internal parts of the computer. You can discharge
static electricity with an anti-static wrist strap and mat. Or just rub the
metal case to avoid ESD.
 7. Start dusting. Using a compressed air blow the dust inside the computer.
Typically, start at the upper part of the system unit is a good idea than
going downward. By this, all the dust will be collected at the lower part
and can easily sweep out.
a. Make sure compressed air remains upright. If inverted, it can be
released as a liquid that can cause serious damage to your
computer.
b. Compressed air freezes when it leaves the can; don't let frost form
on your chips.
c. If the PC is very dusty, try not to breathe and take it out of doors
before using the compressed air.
8. Make sure that the heatsink fan is clean. The heat sink sits over the
processor, it is a metal that absorbs heat. The processor will overheat, may
degrade its performance, and permanently damage if the fan is not working
properly.
9. Thoroughly check the entire system unit. Once you are sure that this
is thoroughly cleaned, replace the sides carefully. Do not try to force them
into place.
10. Clean your working area. You may use a small vacuum and clean the
area around the computer.
11. Close your computer. After dusting cover the system unit makes sure you
screw its cover. When the computer is properly shutdown return its normal
position and connect the cord and other cables.

A clean machine runs much better and can last much longer than
clogged with dust and dirt.

ACTIVITIES

A. In your own opinion, why is computer maintenance important? Give an example/s

to support your answer. (5pts)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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B. Directions: Arrange in chronological order the following steps in dusting a
computer system. Write from 1 to 10 on the space provided.

 Clean up your workspace & Close your computer.

 Thoroughly check the entire system unit
 Make sure the heatsink fan is clean.
 Gather the tools you need.
 Shut down and unplug your computer.
 Remove all peripherals and cables
 Move to a suitable work area.
 Open your computer.
 Prepare to clean.
 Begin dusting.

WRAP – UP

Computer maintenance enables your computer to maintain its operational

state. It ensures that your computer software and hardware would be up to date
through maintenance tasks and procedures.
In your own opinion, why do you need to maintain your computer? How do
you maintain your computer?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

VALUING
What values should you possess to maintain your computer? How will it help in
maintaining your computer to prolong its lifespan?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________.
 POSTTEST

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer to the given
questions. Write ONLY the letter before the number.

1. These can slow down your

computer and can damage it in a. Use chkdsk utility
the long run.
2. The best option to empty your b. Computer Maintenance
recycle bin
3. Making sure that the computer c. Dust
is up to date and keep the
software and hardware fully d. Disk Cleanup
operational.
4. Way to check the integrity of e. Anti-virus
your hard disk and fix various
file system errors. f. Delete files manually
5. It allows users to remove files
that are no longer needed or g. Delete the file using Ccleaner
that can be deleted safely.

KEY TO CORRECTION
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