Power Supply OFF (0) and ON (1) Switch:
There
is an OFF (0) and ON (1) switch on the power supply located at the back of your
PC. If this switch is in the ON (1)
position when you plug your PC into the wall electrical outlet, there is a
chance you might burn up the PC’s Motherboard and possibly the power supply as
well.
Make
sure the switch is in the OFF (0) position before plugging in the power
cord. Once the power cord is plugged into
the wall electrical outlet and the other end into the back of the PC you can
then flip the OFF (0) and ON (1) switch to the ON (1) position this will allow
for a “Soft Power Up” in which the electricity is gradually introduced to the
Motherboard and all other internal PC parts.
This
same rule applies when disconnecting the power source from the PC. Make sure the switch is in the Off (0)
position first. Trust me when I say:
“If Off/On switch was “NOT” important then power supply manufacturers would save
money by “NOT” placing them in their power supplies. So use it or lose it.”
Dust Free Environment:
Most
PC Cases are quiet and attractive allowing for placement on “TOP” of your dust
free desk. The PC uses airflow to keep
it cool and trouble free by pulling the air in the front PC Chassis and blowing
it out the back. Most PC cases also
have an air inlet on the left side of the case that was designed exclusively
for the CPU to receive its own air. As
the air flows through your PC it can leave dust particles on your PC’s internal
parts.
If
a PC is placed on the floor, where the dust collects and your feet stir up that
dust, the PC will need regular cleaning about every 6 months. Excessive dust collection within your PC can
cause overheating and result in unexpected errors in the operation of your
PC. This may also shorten the life of
your PC due to overstress cause by overheated components.
If
your PC starts giving you errors or does not work as efficiently and fast as
when new, there is a good chance your “CPU Heat Sink” is packed with dust and
is therefore overheating. At that point
you will need to take it in to be cleaned by a professional PC Technician. The best rule of thumb is to treat your
(approximately $1,000.00 +) investment as you would your camera = clean and
therefore functioning perfectly.