1.5. Getting an A+
In this chapter, you should remember
Perform preventive maintenance to increase productivity and save time and money.
Conduct preventive maintenance tasks at scheduled intervals.
Standard tools for preventive maintenance include cleaning materials, vacuums, compressed air, and software tools, such as defrag.exe and chkdsk.exe.
Factors that affect computer lifespan are heat and humidity, ESD, dirt and dust, and incoming power issues.
Each major component has specific maintenance that can or should be carried out.
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