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- INTRODUCTION
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- Many people believe that computers are highly reliable and are
- designed to work continuously without wearing out or breaking
- down. This expectation is generally true provided that the
- requirements for reliability are met.
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- The requirements for reliability are based mainly on preventive
- maintenance and the knowledge of handling each component of the
- computer system. Preventive maintenance means avoiding dust, dirt
- and keeping the computer clean and looking new at all times.
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- The fact is many computer owners never give a thought to dust. A
- computer may run like a charm until dust clogs the air vents and
- causes some internal components to overheat thereby destroying the
- internal circuitry of the computer and costing the user hundreds
- of dollars in repair.
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- In many cases, the investment made in a computer system is
- considered the third most expensive investment after the house and
- the automobile. Most people take care of their health, cars,
- houses and many other items which they consider valuable. However,
- their computer, one of their most valuable investments, does not
- receive the needed care to ensure its smooth operation.
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- Based on the above facts, it is important to know how to handle
- each component of your computer system as well as the preventive
- maintenance procedures to be followed. Personal computers are
- easy to take care of if the right procedures are followed.
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- This guide shows you how to take care of your system to avoid
- future costly repair bills. You will learn how to avoid and remove
- dust and static build up in your system. In step by step, you
- will learn how to clean each part of your computer system.
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- By following the procedures presented here, you should be able to
- keep your system reliable and add many years to the life of your
- computer.
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- Also included, information on handling diskettes, sources of
- diagnostic software and a listing of many repair centers in the
- U.S.A.
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