How to Prevent Overheating of your Computer

HOW TO PREVENT OVERHEATING:

*Heat is a vicious enemy of a computer. The large computers of yesterday were kept in special climate-controlled rooms because computer chips and other mechanical components had to be kept cool. While today's personal computers don't need such extraordinary care, they should be kept at a normal temperature and never be left in a car in the summer heat or in direct sunlight in high temperatures.

Today's computers have built-in cooling fans that keep the computer from overheating during normal use. If your computer's cooling fan malfunctions, the computer will overheat and cause irreparable damage. Keeping the computer fan in tiptop shape is fairly easy. Just follow these simple steps:

*Keep Cool Tips:

1. Do not block any air vents on your PC's case. You can also extend the life of your computer monitor by giving it a little breathing room. Don't block the air vents on your monitor by piling papers or books on top of it.

2. Most fans are on the back of the computer, so position the computer a few inches from the wall.

3. Keep draperies and other fabric away from the fan.

4. Keep the fan clean and free of debris.

5. Keep dogs, cats, and other hairy pets away from the computer.

6. Keep your computer in a clean, well-ventilated area.

7. Open your case once or twice a year and use a computer vacuum or can of compressed air to clean out built up dust and debris. Do this more often if you have a cat or dog that sheds a lot.

8. The room where your system is kept should never be too hot. How hot is too hot? If it's uncomfortable for you, it's probably uncomfortable for your PC as well.

9. Don't put the CPU unit of the computer on the floor. This is one suggestion that even I don't always follow. Yet, if this is feasible, your computer will accumulate less dust and dirt if kept off the floor

* CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER INTERNALLY:

As you have read, overheating inside the PC is the major cause of death of computers. However by simply cleaning your PC you can prolong if not completely rid the overheating process. I see it every week, computers overheating when their fans get clogged up with dust, or cigarette smoke residue. You can save a ton of cash and avoid costly repairs by taking a little time to clean up your computer.

However you must be aware of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) when cleaning your computer, and also you must use appropriate chemicals and take precautions when performing this task. There are steps you must follow when cleaning your computer or you can seriously damage your internal components and otherwise destroy your computer! Make sure the computer is powered off and unplugged before proceeding any further!

Use only a vacuum cleaner with a rubber or plastic tipped extension hose to remove any dust bunnies, or animal hair from inside the computer.
NOTE: WHY NOT USE CANNED AIR?: The "canned air" can actually be harmfull when used on electronic devices because it causes moisture and if not completly dried can cause electrical damaage to your computer. Be carefull to not knock loose the components attached to the mainboard inside your compter with the attachement hose. Vaccuum the CPU (Central Processing Unit) fan in the center of the computer, also any external fans in the front, side and back of the computer. Vaccuum any vents you can reach, and also both sides of the Power Supply unit normally at the top of the computer case. If you are unsure about the process or do not have the neccessary supplies to clean your computer - contact us to set up a time for cleaning!

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