Computer Maintenance Checklist
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Purpose of checklist
A. Cleaning
1. Turn off computer
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2. Unplug the electrical cord.
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3. Pour rubbing alcohol into a bowl, dip in a foam swab.
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4. Carefully swab all speaker holes, cord inputs and vents on monitor.
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5. Wipe the screen from top to bottom with a barely damp cloth.
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6. Using a cloth that is dampened with rubbing alcohol, clean the mouse.
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7. If the mouse has a red light underneath, shoot a puff of compressed air into it.
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8. With a new alcohol-dipped swab, trace the outside of each key on the keyboard.
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9. Swipe the tops of the keys gently with a fresh cloth, dampened with rubbing alcohol.
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B. Maintenance
10. Inspect computer parts for damage (assign action for repair/replacement)
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11. Organize the cables and look for signs of wear and tear
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12. Clear out browser files
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13. Configure startup programs
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14. Update the operating system
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15. Run anti-malware
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16. Update the anti-virus and run a full scan
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17. Defragment the hard drive
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18. Reboot the computer system
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19. Run disk cleanup
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20. Uninstall unused programs
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21. Plug in the electrical cord and turn the computer back on.
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