Saturday, May 8, 2010

Computer Repair Tools - What is Needed to Be a Success

A computer itself is a really great tool when it comes to getting many electronic things done. With a computer you can connect to the Internet and communicate with people around the world through instant messages, email and websites. Many people regard computers as the best way to get large amounts of work done because they efficiently repeat processes at a rate of speed faster than any living person can do it.
Invariably, if you own a computer, there is going to come a time when you need to have computer repair done because your computer has broken down or needs advanced maintenance. Even if it is a relatively basic computer and the repairs are not major, you will need some basic tools to repair your system.
You may be able to save yourself a great deal of stress by taking the time to research computer repair tool kits to find out the different types that are available and what kit may be best for your particular needs. If your budget is low, there's no worry because you can find some computer repair tools in a kit for under ten dollars.
If you are wondering about the best items to have in a kit you design on your own, there are some basics you can look for. These include a flash light, Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, AC/wattage tester, temperature tester, tweezers, spare parts tube to hold parts while you are working on the computer, nut driver and chip extractor.
The specific tools that you may require depend on the particular computer that you have. As a word of caution, there are certain compartments that you should not remember or tamper with because this may result in loss of your warranty coverage. The same holds true for computer repair of custom designed systems that may need specialized replacement parts which have to be special ordered from the manufacturer of the system.
Computer Repair tools are only a part of the equation when it comes to fixing your computer. You have to know how to use the tools so that you do not strip the heads of small screws or turn them too tightly when replacing them. If you want to make your tool kit customized, you can go to a hardware store to find many of the instruments you need to make your own kit.
With the proper tools, you still need to understand the inner mechanisms and how they work. As a rule, your computer should not be turned on or connected to a power source when you are going to perform computer repair that involve working beneath the cover or inside, such as replacing a hard drive.
If you are more advanced at repairs, your computer repair tools should upgrade and advance with your knowledge. For example, modifying your CPU will require a more sophisticated tool kit than one to replace your motherboard. Your success depends upon your skill level and your tools.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Solve Your Computer Hardware Problems

In this article I am going to give you a quick guide on troubleshooting hardware problems. A lot of problems can usually be fixed my changing a few simple settings, updating a driver or reinstalling a program.
First things first. Make sure all the cables are in firmly and are not faulty, also make sure any add-in cards such as graphics cards are firmly pressed in and if needs be take them out and re seat them.
Try doing a virus or spyware scan, even though it may appear that a piece of hardware is causing the problem, viruses can also cause blue screens and annoying messages. A good free program to run though would be Malwarebytes.
Another main problem can be out dated drivers or software. Try going to the manufacturers website and downloading the latest packages. These can almost always be found in the download or support area of the website.
If you think you know what piece of hardware is causing the problem try changing it for another. For example recently I had a computer which every time it tried to burn a movie or any songs to a disk it would blue screen, I swapped out the drive an replaced for another and hey presto! It worked fine after that.
Try testing individual pieces of hardware. There is a lot of free software that can test your hardware for you. Simply set it off and see if any errors come up, these can all be found on Google and some of the best ones I have come across are:
- Ultimate Boot CD
A massive amount of free testing tools including hard drive, memory and graphics testing software.
- Memtest
A memory testing piece of software.
- SpeedFan
Will show you the temperature of you CPU, GPU and hard drive to make sure your computer is not over heating.
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