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1. e Never transport a desktop computer with an open case Close and tightly secure the chassis and case before moving handling or transporting your desktop computer e Unplug all connections from your computer before transportation Leaving power cables plugged into the computer leaves the positive and negative nodes on the power cable exposed to other elements and may result in electrostatic discharge ESD e Remove any CD s DVD s and other media that may be in your computer These items can become damaged by the interior of the computer if the computer is jarred during transportation e Be careful and use your best judgment Before you ve even plugged your computer up and turned it on you ve got to make it back home safely without damaging the goods providing it wasn t already shipped to your house You can trust that the place you bought it from got it to the store safely for now but should you make it home open the box and discover they didn t there should be a return policy that stipulates an exchange or a refund if you prefer http ww windowsanswers net articles hardware care 1 WindowsAnswers net Proper Hardware Care Part 1 Handling and Transportation Search FF EEE He FF E mi Main Menu Home Search Links Contact Us About Us Uninstall Sitemap How To Guides Cleaning Junk Files Complete PC Tune Up Guide Defragment Your Hard Drive Fixing Blue Screen Errors2. Fixing DLL Errors Fixing Memory Problems Fixing OCX Errors Fixing Runtime Errors Fixing Windows Installer How to Fix Rundll Updating System Drivers Using Antivirus Programs Using Windows Firewall Programs Antivirus Programs Firewall Programs SlimWare Product 1 4 19 8 2014 WindowsAnswers net Proper Hardware Care Part 1 Handling and Transportation However for the sake of this document we ll assume that the computer is not a lemon and that the first task to ensuring the safety of your computer is to transport it safely to it s home To begin you should first ensure that you have plenty of space in your vehicle before you begin loading the computer Use your judgment and clear a sufficient amount of space to store the computer I ve often found in my experience that the best place to store a boxed computer is in an enclosed vehicle not a truck on a flat surface against either side of the trunk wedged into the corner using heavy objects bricks weights boxes etc pressed against the package to prevent sliding Given your circumstances it may be impossible for you to transport a computer on a flat surface in the trunk of an enclosed vehicle yet this is the best example of the best way to temporarily store a packaged computer in a vehicle If nothing else place the package on the rear or front passenger floorboard and adjust the passenger seat to secure the package in it s place Once you ve gotten your comp
3. be devastating resulting in hardware damage or loss of data You can prevent electrical surge by plugging all your electronic devices into a surge suppressor These kind of devices can detect an excess of electricity and prevent the resulting damage by denying passage to the current Brownouts and blackouts however can not be prevented with the aid of only a surge suppressor An uninterrupted power supply offers surge suppression and an uninterrupted current of electricity in the event of a brownout or blackout This allows the user some time to power down the computer properly thus preventing data loss Never should you daisy chain power strips together to provide power for your devices This is a recipe for disaster This method is unsafe for your hardware and inefficiently consumes massive amounts of energy This section concerning electrical surge brownouts and blackouts is also discussed in the Environmental Threats chapter Once you ve made all the necessary electrical arrangements for powering and preventing electrical damage to your computer plug the power cables in turn the power strip on if you elected to use one and turn all of your equipment on IMPORTANT If this is the first time this computer has booted up turned on you will first be required to complete an initial set up of the operating system Refer to your user manual for directions If everything turns on correctly and the operating system has
4. loaded you re all hooked up and ready to go If you re staring at a blank screen check your connections and refer to your user manual if you need help Otherwise continue reading the next chapter of How to Take Care of Your Hardware to learn about even further threats to consider and further actions to take so that they are safely prevented http www windowsanswers net articles hardware care 1 3 4 19 8 2014 WindowsAnswers net Proper Hardware Care Part 1 Handling and Transportation Click here to continue to the next chapter Environment Threats Copyright WindowsAnswers net 2014 All rights reserved DriverUpdate and SlimCleaner Plus use award winning cloud based data collection technology to conveniently provide multiple PC driver and software updates Driver and software updates may also be available for free directly from manufacturers Websites SlimCleaner Plus is 29 97 USD for a one year license Driver Update is 29 97 USD fora one year license Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP and their associated logos and the Microsoft Certified Partner logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries WindowsAnswers net is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation http www windowsanswers net articles hardware care 1 4 4
5. 19 8 2014 amp ANSWERS WA ii gt you By Home Search Im Proper Hardware Care Part 1 Handling and Transportation Posted by Bob Slim ware This chapter of Proper Hardware Care will discuss procedures and practices for setting up a safe environment for a computer workstation A computer workstation is an individual area room building desk table etc where computers are operated and stored Also within this chapter are several tips tricks dos and don t do lists and tutorials that will guide you through the process of handling transporting cleaning and preventing harm to your computer and other electronic devices Handling and Transportation The most important things to keep in mind when handling and transporting a computer e Never move a running computer You should always turn your computer off before you move it Moving or handling a running computer may cause the read write head of the hard drive to scratch the disk thus rendering it useless e Use the packaging that came with the computer to transport it always keep the original packaging in case ofa return or transportation In the case of laptops a simple laptop bag will suffice in place of the original packaging If you don t have the original packaging try to find a box that will securely contain your hardware and fill it with anti shock anti collision materials such as styrofome packaging e Always handle desktop computers in the upright position
6. e but refrain from plugging in the power cables to the power source just yet Powering a Computer Workstation Before you plug in the power cables and power everything on consider first for a moment the vulnerability of electronics to excessive electricity Are you plugged directly into the wall or have you obtained a surge suppressor or uninterrupted power supply UPS to protect your hardware from electrical surge If not you may want to consider doing so What is e Electrical surge spike An excessive flow of energy that can cause immediate and irreversible damage to electronic devices An electrical surge is measured in milliseconds an electrical spike is measured in nanoseconds e Brownouts_ A minor loss of electricity that is restored shortly thereafter Brownouts aren t detrimental to the health of your computer hardware however they can cause the loss of data to to the improper shutdown of the operating system e Blackouts A blackout is an indefinite loss of electricity Blackouts are similar to brownouts in that electricity is lost but it s restoration can take minutes to days Blackouts can also cause the loss of data to improper shutdown of the operating system Electrical surge doesn t require a thunderstorm to occur and brownouts and blackouts are always due to failures at the power plant Should your local power plant experience electrical surges brownouts or blackouts the effects to your computer can
7. n electronic interference For example a modem and a router should not be forced to sit immediately adjacent to one another The router will receive interference from the modem and vice versa thus causing your wireless Internet signals to be corrupted This example should also explain why modem router combo devices never seem to work very well Please keep in mind that a computer should also never be placed on carpet Place your computer within a desk or at the very least on top of a wooden surface Carpet can cause electrostatic discharge to your computer or other devices and that discharge can damage many of the electronic components within them Once you ve found a location that features an easily accessible power source sufficient ventilation room and a safe surface for placement unpack your computer and or prepare all of the necessary wires and peripherals if you have any for set up IMPORTANT If this is the first time you ve ever set up a computer refer to the user manual that came with the computer so that all the wires are connected to their appropriate ports Remember if it doesn t fit don t force it http www windowsanswers net articles hardware care 1 19 8 2014 WindowsAnswers net Proper Hardware Care Part 1 Handling and Transportation Place your computer in the location you have chosen and begin connecting the monitor the mouse and the keyboard Plug in any and all peripherals to the computer that you hav
8. uter stowed away in a Safe place proceed to your destination with the utmost care in your driving Avoid sharp turns and take a less crowded route Take your time The time it takes to save for a computer can be easily challenged by a second of neglect on the road With caution care and a little bit of luck you will arrive to your destination safely with your computer in tact Now that you have your computer where you want to keep it we need to discuss placement and how to determine the best ventilation and electrical power arrangement for the computer in question Space Requirements Proper Ventilation and Accessible Power Choose a place to keep your computer that will provide an easily accessible power source and provide enough breathing room for the heat producing components in the machine Don t choose a place that will cause the vents of the computer to be blocked or restricted For the best power arrangements choose a location that provides at least one wall jack with two available electrical sockets Don t forget to provide sufficient breathing room for the vents Also keep in mind any peripherals such as printers modems and routers for necessary space requirements Don t settle for an under sized workstation It s not good practice to clutter a workspace with electronic hardware that is stacked on top of one another or crammed closely together Doing so can cause unnecessary pressure to the other devices and could also result i
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