Troubleshooting
Common Device Problems
Preventative Maintenance
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100

Step 1 is always the most important step.

What is identifying the problem?

100

Device that can store data, like SSD, HDD

What are storage devices?


100

Use this when you need to take out any dust from the computer.

What is compressed air can?

100

The modules must be seated securely in the____

What are RAM slots?

100

Ensure that these are seated properly and secured

What is adapter cards?
200

Establish a theory of probable cause

What is step 2?

200

Device that connects all the internal components together like the CPU.

What is the motherboard?

200

The ___ should spin freely, the _______ should be secure, and the fan should turn when the power is on

What is fan, fan power cable?

200

All cables should be firmly ____

What is connected?

200

Use compressed air to clean this device.

What is a keyboard?

300

Verify full system functionality and if applicable implement preventive measures.

What is step 5?

300

This device powers up the computer as a whole and gives it voltage.

What is a power supply?

300

Do not ____ vents or airflow to the internal components.

What is obstruct?

300

Keep the humidity level between __ and __ percent.

What are the numbers 10 and 80?

300

You should always do this when repairing a computer so that you don't forget what step you are on.

What is journaling?

400

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem.

What is step 4?

400
This device is essential for the computer to run well and can run Windows and Linux.

What is CPU?

400

Four tools that is  required by a technician when performing preventive maintenance on a desktop PC

What are screwdriver, lint-free cloth, antistatic wrist strap, can of compressed air.

400

Remove ____ or ___ programs.

What are the words unwanted and unused
400
The most common problems in the PC
What is all of them?
500

Test the theory to establish the cost.

What is step 3?

500

This displays what is being shown on the screen.

What is a display?

500

One issue related to the cables in the PC.

What are bent pins?

500

A loose screw in the case can cause a_____

What is a short circuit?

500

The history allows a technician to determine what work has been performed on a specific computer in the past.

What is history repairs?