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This guide will help you get a good understanding of what you need to perform Do It Yourself computer repair. Whether you're going to be working in the field or in your home, this tools and tips will help make sure you have everything you need to get the job done right the first time. PC repair can get costly if you do not have the tools you need for the job. Keeping time and costs down will help you develope a professional relationship with your customers.

Computer maintenance is key for the long term survival of a PC. There are two main types of computer maintenance. The first, which is probably the most important, is the backing up, virus scanning, registry cleaning and defragging of a hard drive. The second is the physical maintenance of a computer.

Tips on Keeping a Computer Clean

Compressed Air
The most commonly used tool for keeping a PC clean is compressed air. If used regularly, it will help keep fans and air passages free of hair and dust that can cause your PC to overheat and fail. Shake well and point the nozzel at an angle toward the area you are cleaning. Make sure the debris blows out and away from the PC.

DIY computer cleaning Cotton Swabs
Cotton swabs are great for cleaning hard to reach areas of a a keyboard,monitor or case. If possible, look for the long-handled swabs and only uses alcohol free liquids to clean sensitive areas of your computer. You can often find these cleaners at a computer or electronics store.

DIY PC maintenance Computer Vacuum
While you may be tempted to use a vacuum inside of your computer, it is not recommended. You can use tiny portable vacuums around and near the computer to get rid of heavy dust, hair and other debris that are slowly making their way toward the intakes of your computer case. You can also a vacuum to cleanup after blowing the computer out with compressed air.

You can buy cleaning packs at your local PC shop that also include LCD monitor wipes and soft cloth for cleaning mice, keyboards and other hard surfaces of your computer.

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These tools were designed to help you get started as a DIY computer repair tech. You should also have CDs and floppies with antivirus tools, such as AVG and Spyware tools such as Spybot Search and Destroy. Other utilities should include those included with the Ultimate Boot CD. All of these are located on our Computer Software Downloads area.

Other Software For DIY Computer Repair

File Saver - Restore deleted files instantly!
Backup Email - Easily backup your email and address book and never lose your valuable information again.
Evidence Blaster - Every site you visit, every file you open, every person you e-mail... is logged. Somewhere. Erase your tracks.

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