A Word About PC Maintenance

Dear Friends, Computer components attract dust, dirt, lint, carpet fibers, pet hair, and smoke particles. At least two fans are bringing air into the computer to keep the internal components cool. Unfortunately, the air also contains grime, which settles on the components, and can cause a variety of problems. Even the thinnest coating of dust will raise the temperature of your components. The greatest enemy to your computer is heat. It causes the internal components and chips to wear out. Heat also lowers the performance of your system. The grime buildup causes overheating, which eventually results in permanent hardware failure. Dust inside your computer can also cause your computer to slow down. Think of dust as a blanket, which keeps the chips of your components nice and hot. The more dust, the hotter they get. How much dust is too much? How about .005 millimeters, or enough to barely see! That small an amount can raise the internal temperature of your components by 5%. Doesn’t sound like much? It is enough to shorten the life of your system by years. If the power supply is dirty, then the air entering the power supply from inside the case was also dirty. That air comes from the vents, usually located on the front of the PC. More than likely, you will be surprised by the gunk that has accumulated between the bezel and the case. The bezel and the front of the case need to be wiped with the moist cloth. Cleaning your computer yourself, however, comes with certain risks. Static electricity can ruin your computer. Let me help you to protect your investment by scheduling a service call today. I’ll clean the dust from your system inside and out. Discount is available for multiple computers. Other services are available upon request. Please call me today. I look forward to serving your computer and home theater needs! Sincerely, Patrick Flynt