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Cleaning Computer Systems and Networks - Week 9

This document provides information about personal protective equipment and cleaning computer systems and networks. It discusses various types of PPE like goggles, rubber sole shoes, aprons, face masks, and gloves. It also covers anti-static and safety precautions when working on computers to avoid electric shocks or damage. The document outlines both software and hardware cleaning methods. For software cleaning, it recommends keeping systems updated, clearing internet data, checking for adware/malware, and running disk maintenance. For hardware cleaning, it suggests gathering supplies and using compressed air to clean dust from the computer exterior, interior, and vents.

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Cleaning Computer Systems and Networks - Week 9

This document provides information about personal protective equipment and cleaning computer systems and networks. It discusses various types of PPE like goggles, rubber sole shoes, aprons, face masks, and gloves. It also covers anti-static and safety precautions when working on computers to avoid electric shocks or damage. The document outlines both software and hardware cleaning methods. For software cleaning, it recommends keeping systems updated, clearing internet data, checking for adware/malware, and running disk maintenance. For hardware cleaning, it suggests gathering supplies and using compressed air to clean dust from the computer exterior, interior, and vents.

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Cleaning computer

systems and networks


2nd Sem. Quarter 4
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Refers to PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
helmets, goggles, or other gear
designed to protect the wearer's
body or clothing from injury by
electrical hazards, heat, chemicals,
and infection, for job-related
occupational safety and health
purposes.
GOGGLES

• A large spectacles, with shields


around the rims, for protecting the
eyes from dust, excessive light,
wind, etc.
RUBBER SOLE SHOES

• A special type of shoes used to prevent


electrical shock and for waterproofing
and insulating purposes.
APRON

• A garment worn over the front of the


body as a protection for one’s cloth.
FACE MASK

• A covering for the face to prevent the


inhaling or absorbing dust and other
chemicals.
GLOVES
• The covering material with a separate sheath for each finger used for
hand protection.
ANTI-STATIC AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
ANTI-STATIC AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• Static electricity is the discharge of
electricity between two objects with
different electrical potential.

• Humans can't feel a static shock until it


is several thousand volts strong, but it
takes less than 30 volts to fry a sensitive
computer component, such as a stick of
RAM or a processor.
ANTI-STATIC AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

• That's why computer technicians


and home computer builders must
guard their computers against the
deadly ravages of static electricity,
as well as take steps to avoid injury.
ANTI-STATIC AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND ANTI-
STATIC RULES
• Always use an anti-static wrist strap when working on a computer
(except when working on monitors)
• Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any
powered peripherals while you are working on it.
• Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare
hand before you touch anything inside. Do this even if you are
wearing an anti-static wristband.
ANTI-STATIC AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND ANTI-
STATIC RULES
• Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting (non-
metallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors.
• Never plug an ATX power supply into AC power unless it is connected
either to a computer's motherboard or to a dummy test load.
• Always use a UL-approved surge protector or an Uninterruptible
Power Supply that incorporates surge and spike protection.
• Never eat, drink, or smoke while working on a computer.
CLEANING COMPUTER
SYSTEM
CLEANING COMPUTER SYSTEM
• Whether you're here to learn how to
“clean up” a cluttered or infected hard
drive, or physically clean your computer's
parts, read on for an easy, step-by-step
guide.
• Cleaning system files is a software job for
reputable system, utilities software that
you can acquire online by downloads.
CLEANING COMPUTER SYSTEM
• If vents are not kept clean and get
clogged with dust and fibers, the
CPU can overheat and cause
crashes, malfunctions and damage.
To clean it out, you'll need to open
your computer’s case. For cabinet,
hardware cleaning you need physical
efforts, not software.
Software
Cleaning
1. KEEP YOUR COMPUTER UP TO
DATE
• Mac OS and Windows both release
regular security and stability updates
for your operating system.
2.CLEAR INTERNET DATA
• As you browse the Internet, your computer collects bits and pieces of
information that can eventually build up to the point that they cause
performance issues, especially on older and slower machines.
3.CHECK FOR ADWARE AND
MALWARE
• Adware and malware are types of programs that can compromise your
computer's performance and create security weaknesses. There are
specialized free programs designed to find and erase adware and spyware.
4. CHECK FOR VIRUSES AND OTHER
IMMEDIATE THREATS
• The best way to defend your
computer against truly malicious
threats is with a powerful antivirus
program.
5.Run maintenance on your hard drive
Most computers made within the last several years take care of these tasks
automatically, but you're always free to take care of them yourself if you
want.
6.Remove unwanted programs
If you have extra programs, you remove them easily on Windows by using
the Programs and Features (newer) or Add/Remove Programs (older)
control panel.
HARDWARE CLEANING
1.Gather supplies
To safely and efficiently clean your
computer, you'll need a few inexpensive
items.
2.Clean dust from your computer
Computers are also a dust collector. blow the dust out. The exterior of the
case can be wiped down with a damp cloth. Be careful about using
household cleaners, as they can easily destroy circuit boards. Computers
need cleaning every day
3. Clean up your cabling, and everything else too
open the case take it outside blow the dust out. The exterior of the case can
be wiped down with a damp cloth. Be careful about using household
cleaners, as they can easily destroy circuit boards. Computers need cleaning
every day
4.Clean the vents
Start with cotton swabs or a pair of tweezers, and remove all of the larger
dust bunnies and other
THANK YOU
Questions, Comments and opinions would be appreciated.

Prepared by: Mr. Peter James Calucin

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