Is This Inside Your Computer?

One of the most neglected parts of any business computer system are the desktops.  While things on the outside look clean and neat, the “insides” can tell a much different story.   Computers count on air to move through the system case to keep all the parts cool – especially the power supply and processor.  When dirt and debris from the air block the movement of air, the computer overheats and electronic components fail.

Keeping the computer clean and running is far cheaper than replacing it – and in times when budgets are tighter than ever, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Computers in an office environment should be cleaned yearly.  Computers in a production/manufacturing environment (where the density of airborne debris is much higher) quarterly.

Cleaning is more than running a vaccum across the back of the computer until it looks good; a complete cleaning includes opening up the case of the computer, removing cards and components, thoroughly cleaning the fans and solid state parts carefully.   But dangers like static electricity (especially here in Minnesota in the winter) or putting something back wrong will cause more problems that you solved by cleaning it.

There are websites out there that can help you – and if you are tech-savvy, I encourage you to search them out.   However, if you’d prefer a professional, here I am 🙂