Your PC is down with trouble. You are at a loss to decide as to how you are going to fix it up and work smoothly. You are also thinking to upgrade your PC at a later stage. In old computers, it is the OS or the memory that is making the problem. You must have some idea about the basics of the computer to understand it better. A PC is an assembly of nearly a dozen vital parts. Perfect identification of the problem helps to repair it efficiently. First and foremost, check the power supply of the PC. Replace the part which is found to be malfunctioning. Examine the power supply to the CPU and the video cord.
Motherboard and CPU checking is difficult to identify as they show varied symptoms. The faulty CPU fan or RAM produces unusual signals disturbing the working of the motherboard as such. Hard Drive Failure Checking is the essential of computer restoration as the problems in booting are accounted for hard drive malfunctions.
Detecting problems and up gradation of PCs require a thorough knowledge of computers and its components. Know the PC’s system configuration and the technique of PC performance monitoring system and the diagnostic tools as well as the tools of the trade. Upgrading the main system means the up gradation of the PC’s memory, the CPU and BIOS. Replace the main system board and the case of the PC.
UPGRADING DRIVES includes replacing, upgrading or adding a hard disk drive, the floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive, a DVD drive and a removable media drive. Upgrading the communication system means upgrading the modem.
Consider your need of the memory capacity and find out its scope of addition in your PC. Assess the OS of your PC and upgrade it to the latest arrangement. Programs call for improved memory and disk space like the hardware. Old computers do not generally accommodate the most up-to-date models of printers and scanners. Appraise the cost of replacement and addition against the cost of a new model of computer. The scarcity of space is a factor for up gradation of a computer. Latest versions of components need adequate space in the computer which the old one can not afford. An illustrated guide book in this respect will be of help to get the job done satisfactorily. The sound card may not work due to a faulty speaker amplifier, a pinched audio cable or simply due to the volume knob turned off. By doing the job systematically, these small things can be restored easily.
A user of broadband needs a new modem, going out of work due to thunder storm. Electro-mechanical optical tools like the CD and DVD drives are likely to go out of order due to dirt and grease. Care must be taken to avoid such happenings and replace them accordingly. Video cards matching the motherboard configuration may be replaced for the use of the gamers. Replace the RAM in case you need to increase the total capacity.
Motherboard replacement is done in two parts. One is taking away the present one with all the connections undone. The other part is to mount the new one with completing it with full connections.
The instructions for the system up gradation includes the integration of fresh USB, FireWire and other ports, enhanced capacity hard disks for better memory coverage, a multimedia keyboard with accessories, new printers, modern monitors, powerful video cards, accessories for digital photography, TV and DVD viewing, digital music playback, better game play, wired or wireless network, fast Internet connection and the latest windows operating system
