10 ways to kill a computer

Posted by Arnon

November 8, 2009

The computers are very similar to those with a finite life and as we see a number of conditions that can cause the existence of the digital computer to stop. Most of these problems stem from careless handling, neglect, unhealthy environments and old age, leaving the average life of the computer system of no more than ten years.

However, the negligent treatment, maintenance and poorly trained users can shorten the lifespan of a computer as a way of life can be cut to shorten our inattentive. Here is a list of the ten most common causes of catastrophic computer failure.

10. User errors – not to scan correctly jump off unit, a user can seriously damage the hardware of a computer, including disks and processors for failing to follow proper guidelines for the use of your machine.

9. Manufacturing defects – years ago there were only a handful of companies that manufacture equipment, now it seems that there is an almost infinite number of manufacturers and assemblers, some have extensive experience and resources, others are just two guys in a garage is not surprising therefore that a growing number of computer systems are faulty when purchased new.

8. Bad updates. It's not just computers that are themselves victims of poor execution, updates by inexperienced installers can cause terrible problems and defects accessories such as RAM, a processor can kill instantly. Apart from trying to overclock a processor can often lead to melt fatal.

7. Accidents USB devices. It seems that everything can be connected to one of these USB. However, perhaps the USB device is not suitable for your operating system or can be corrected, leads to a fatal short circuit.

6. The increase of power / cut. Power surges or unexpected power outages not only cause immediate loss of data, but can also fry a processor to render it useless. Not only the power of the network that causes problems, well, lightning can surge through the cable (including telephone cables) frazzling the system and a buildup of static electricity can cause similar results.

5. Powder. A dusty environment will clog up a computer and block cooling vents that the computer overheats. The powder may also contain conductive materials and the particles may attach to the circuit and cause a short circuit. Even the personal computer, if not properly cleaned can succumb to the problems caused by excessive dust.

4. Water / liquid. Of course, computers are electrical and all appliances, computers and water do not mix, just poured a cup of coffee could see the end of the PC.

3. Heat. The processors may be unusually hot, and if a computer's cooling system is inadequate (because the computer has been upgraded overclocking or simply clogged by dust and dirt), only a matter of time before it is packaged for ever.

2. Cold. As with the heat, the computers do not enjoy the cold too well. The processors do not work at all if the temperature is too cold to permanently processors can freeze if the temperature drops too low.

1. Strokes / bangs. Computers are sensitive machines, simply by moving a PC in another room, can cause damage, break the circuit delicate and hard drives. Removing a computer to severe knocks and bangs permanently damage the circuits and wiring transformers or leave it.

There are, of course, can be taken to protect a PC, as usual, ensuring all equipment has been assembled correctly and any updating is made with care by a fully qualified professional. Ensure that a decent power increase is also equipped is important (many computer experts will tell you that a food is the most important component on a PC, and I can not argue with that) and that all control devices are working properly before connecting (ask to see them working in the shop) and run properly on your operating system.

Finally there is a low cost way to add extra protection to your PC in the form of a box of computer, especially useful if your PC has to operate in dusty or humid, with temperatures variable and prone to bumps and bruises.

The industrial computer housings is relatively inexpensive and can accommodate virtually any PC, monitor and printer. Often contain air conditioning and heating to control temperature and protect from shocks and severe beatings (some even claim to be bomb-proof). These boxes also prevent dust and liquid input (some can also be sprayed by the industrial environment, without fear of damage) and allow a conventional PC, which is used in hostile environments in the ovens, freezers, dusty shop floor, and even dangerous environments .

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