Just like every other machine or and electronics, there is a need for regular maintenance of your Computer System. This is to ensure that it performs at its optimized level. This is mostly referred to as preventative maintenance.

This must be scheduled just like servicing of a car to ensure proper functioning and smooth usage of the System.

Before we go into the details of Preventative maintenance, we need to know what is meant by hardware.

Hardware is any part of the computer that can be seen and touched, the physical components of a computer. This includes the Keyboard, Drives, fans, monitor etc.

Preventative Maintenance is not just for the physical parts of the Computer system alone but also the not-so-visible components of the system.

Preventative Maintenance is carried out at two different levels:

Physical Level Maintenance:

This is the cleaning process that has to do with the physical component of the Computer System. There is need to remove dust sitting in between the keys of the Keyboard, clean the fans that helps maintain the CPU temperature, the speakers, wipe the monitor, and also remove the specks of dust sitting in the CPU.



This should be done using the right type of solvent and a soft cloth. It is important to note at this point that exposing the CPU at this level cannot cause any form of hazard to the system.....follow this https://vanaplus.com.ng/blogs/news/regular-maintenance-of-your-computer-system to learn more.